Forget club parties or cosy gatherings that extend way past witching hour, dressing up for Halloween’s the major event itself — you know you’d be spending hours of effort preparing for an epic costume that’s creative and witty and transformative and, hopefully for your sake, not terribly offensive. And if you’re out of ideas, we’ve got some lazy-girl inspiration for you.
After all, not all of us are destined for clever costumes that can beat the likes of Amazon Prime. Or, you might not have the luxury of time or money. Either way, you can always fall back on the safe, but still iconic, looks of our favourite classic horror characters, whether it’s the twisted Pennywise from It or the sweet transvestite of Dr. Frank N. Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
We’re not going for elaborate costumes here — simply colour-coordinated “Disneybound” outfits that mirror the character’s signature looks, all with contemporary clothing you can definitely re-wear after. Some of them even cost less than $50 simply because we found them on Zalora (which we have a promo code for, scroll till the end)! For the first time, re-wearing your clothes doesn’t sound that horrific anymore, does it?
Pennywise, from It
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1. KLEEaisons Ruffle Tie-Neck Blouse, $59.90 ; 2. Workwear Jacquard Ruffle Blouse, $230 ; 3. Zalora Frill Detail Dress, $44.90 ; 4. French Connection Pom Pom Beanie, $80.90 ; 5. Benefit They’Re Real! Gel Eyeliner Pen Beyond Blue, $42 ; 6. BH Cosmetics Waterproof Lip Liner in Delight, $14.90 ; 7. Topshop Balloon Sleeve Stripe Top, $79.90 ; 8. Michael Michael Kors Frayed Cropped Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, US$172.25 from net-a-porter ; 9. Australis Eyebrow Pencil in Black, $10.90 ; 10. Aldo Geide Boots, $159 ; 11. Splice Cufflinks Grapple Series Red PU Leather Red Anchor Bracelet, $23.00 ; 12. Gripz Tease Pointed Pom Pom Suede Heels, $89.90.
Dance along to the merry tune of the title character of Stephen King’s It, but don’t be fooled by all the bright colours and patterns going on with him because he’s still creepy af. Yes, even while peering at us from your average longkangs.
The great thing though is that you can actually be penny-wise here; save the big bucks for life’s other splurges and go ahead and add these to your cart — a green striped top with puffy sleeves and a bright canary dress do wonders for the deceptive clown-style, or you can load up on the frills on your top or the hems of your pants. Th
row some pom poms into the colour party, put a slightly more significant effort into your makeup (we’ve got blue and red liner to create his signature twisted smile), and suddenly, you’re ready to hit your favourite haunts.
Freddy Krueger, from A Nightmare On Elm Street
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1. Dandelion Belt Buckle Straw Hat in Black, $12.90 ; 2. Esprit Short Sleeve T-Shirt, $39.95 ; 3. Warehouse Bretton Block Stripe Jumper, $89.90 ; 4. Hollister Ultra Slim Boyfriend Jeans, $116.90 ; 5. Maybelline Colorsensational Loaded Bold in Midnight Date, $14.90 ; 6. Dragon Full Finger Armour Ring, US$6.90 from Hot Topic ; 7. Topshop Oval Studded Belt, $59.90 ; 8. Luxora Studded Skull Black Backpack, $40 ; 9. Her Jewellery Square Leather Bracelet, $35.90 ; 10. Skeleton Hand Ring Bracelet, US$12.50 from Hot Topic ; 11. Maxstar Women’s 303 Lace Up Combat Boots in Brown, $79 ; 12. Vans Old Skool Flame Sneakers, $89.
This psychotic serial killer’s look is surprisingly one that’s easy to slay — just put on a striped shirt and ripped jeans and suddenly you’re a dead ringer for the dream-warping murderer. Though to avoid looking too casual, you might want to invest in some other items: a pair of boots and a fedora are enough to throw the naysayers off your scent, or maybe these killer accessories furnished with metal claw-like features.
Even flaming sneakers help to surface the idea of Krueger’s burnt, disfigured face — an effect you can recreate with special Halloween makeup and a matte lipstick if you’re keen. The makeup removal could be a nightmare though.
The Addams Family
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1. Goddiva Pleated Maxi Dress, $102.90 ; 2. Debb Low Waist Ruffle Dress, $91.90 ; 3. Topshop Choker Acid Stripe T-Shirt, $49.90 ; 4. Zalora Collection Belted Blazer, $29.90 ; 5. Saturation Hamsa Hand Choker Necklace, $14.90 ; 6. Sigma F23 Soft Angle Contour Brush, $34.90 ; 7. Australis Liquid Lips in T-art, $14.90 ; 8. Esprit Woven Bermuda Shorts, $48.90 ; 9. Splice Cufflinks Sassy Series Grey Cotton Bow Tie, $21 ; 10. Billini Faye Heels in Black, $63.90 ; 11. Thomas Sabo Skull Ear Studs, $119 ; 12. Louis Cuppers Mary Jane Flats, $17.63 ; 13. Beautymaker Big Eyes Eyeshadow Palette, $28.
You can say this cult favourite outfit’s a snap! And it works in a group setting too; after all, you’re dealing with aristocratic America’s most anti-establishment family.
Gather your friends and rummage through your closets for anything black — or go for these picks that you can easily rework in the future. A slinky waist-accentuating screams the sexy appeal of Morticia Addams, while a pinstriped vest and casual striped tee pay homage to Gomez and Pugsley Addams respectively.
Of course, you can’t leave out the oh-so-eccentric Wednesday Addams from the equation, and it’s all too easy to replicate her signature style of a peter pan collar dress, pale skin, and twin braids, before you top off the macabre with some skull earrings. You can also opt for totally black-and-white makeup too (just search for these beauty tutorials on YouTube); all you need is a grey-based eyeshadow palette and a contour brush to perfect the gaunt, sunken cheeks.
Dr. Frank N. Furter, from The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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1. Trina Turk Lucida Jacket, $108.90 from ruelala.com ; 2. Topshop Lace Up Front Ribbed Knit Top, $49.90 ; 3. Miss Selfridge Sequin Embroidered Crop T-Shirt, $66.90 ; 4. Montifs Silk Crystallize Bow Tie in Maroon, $22.30 ; 5. Topshop Sequin Hair Scrunchie, $12.90 ; 6. Topshop Moto Lace Up Joni Shorts, $69.90 ; 7. Topshop Moto Sequin Detail Denim Mom Shorts, $79.90 ; 8. Zalora Ankle Strap Sandal Heels, $39.90 ; 9. Impression Lacy Garter Pack, $22.90 ; 10. NCLA United States of Glitter, $23 ; 11. BH Cosmetics Color Lock Long Lasting Matte Lipstick in True Heart, $19.90.
If you’re gonna rep what’s probably the cult horror musical of the 70s, you’ll need to go a little bold here — and who can beat the flamboyant, over-the-top crazy of Dr. Frank N. Furter, the mad transvestite scientist that an unwitting couple stumbled upon on during a literal dark and stormy night?
Well, do the time warp and go full on 70s glam rock then: embellished leather jackets, or clothes with lace-up details that were made to show off a toned body, as well as sequinned shirts or cut-offs and the sultry combination of a lacy garter and high heels that practically mean you’ve gotta stretch out your legs every time you sit. And since you’re going all out, take the glitter right down to your… fingernails with a glitzy swirl of nail polish too.
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