Stylish Last Minute Halloween Costumes

October 23, 2009

Weren’t planning on doing Halloween this year, but plans have changed  and you don’t want to be just another Lady in the sea of Gagas? No worries, using pieces mostly from your own closet, here are 5 fashion-friendly costume ideas.

Beyonce – Single Ladies
Wardrobe: Black body suit (chop the right arm off) and black heels
Key Peices: Two brave friends to be the back up dancers
Bonus Point: Sell it with some actual choreography

Alexander McQueen Fall 2009 Model
Wardrobe: Layered pieces of houndstooth, opaque tights and a head scarf
Key Peices: White face make-up and huge red lips
Bonus Point: Perfect that runway walk and be sure to pose a lot

Karl Lagerfeld
Wardrobe: Tight black suit, high-collared white shirt and major accessories
Key Peices: White hair wig tied into a low ponytail and stiff posture
Bonus Point: Practice the accent and bitchy comments to really sell it

Holly Golightly – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Wardrobe: Black evening dress, evening gloves and lot’s of jewelry
Key Pieces: Styling your hair just right and the old-fashioned cigarette holder
Alternative: Skip the cigarette and opt for large sunglasses and to go breakfast

The Devil wears Prada
Wardrobe: Your most fashionably chic ensemble
Key Pieces: Devil horns and a tail
Bonus Point: Actually wearing Prada

Need more ideas, check out Threadbanger for a ton of creative DIY Halloween costumes. Will you be wearing a stylish halloween costume this October? Share your pictures with us in the Idstyle Facebook Group.