12 Hipster Versions of Your Favorite Halloween Costumes
Halloween is arguably one of our favorite holidays of the year—hello, it's a whole a day dedicated to dressing up. The excitement of becoming someone or some_thing_ else is matched only by the excitement of pulling together the jaw-dropping costume that'll help pull it off.
And while making your getup from scratch can be fun (hey, we're all for a good DIY), styling one comes with an equal (if not greater) thrill of its own. Especially when you give it a fun tongue-in-cheek twist like all hipster everything.
Think of it like personal shopping…if you were Wednesday Addams or a mermaid or gingham-loving Dorothy, what would you wear? Ahead we've lined up some killer costume ideas made up of key fashion pieces that—bonus!—will last you and your wardrobe way past October 31…unlike that out-of-the-box ninja costume.
Click through and feast your eyes on our 12 hipster Halloween outfits, and tell us what you're wearing in the comments!
1/13We think you're about to win best-dressed at your party.
2/13Madeline
The French are born with fashion in their blood. It’s no surprise, then, that the twelve little girls in the Madeline book series were dressed impeccably in uniforms that have become instantly recognizable cult costumes. Feeling mischievous this Halloween season? Madeline is always up for an adventure.
Clockwise from top left: ModCloth eiffel tower trench coat, $119.99. modcloth.com. Karl Lagerfeld polka-dot chiffon mini skirt, $295. net-a-porter.com. Oasap braided straw hat, $13.90. oasap.com. Absolute Ties 8-inch toddler clip-on tie, $12.99. absoluteties.com. ModCloth top, $34.99. modcloth.com. Dr.Martens t-bar shoes, $120. zappos.com.
3/13Space Cadet
Maybe you love being the star of the show. Maybe your head is always in the clouds. Either way, we’re pretty sure Ms. Frizzle would approve of this terrific scientific getup! If your bus wasn’t already magic, it will be once you hop on.
Clockwise from top left: ModCloth solar system dress, $74.99. modcloth.com. Sugar and Vice Designs solar system necklace, $45.90. etsy.com. Target sterling silver stud earrings, $16.99. target.com. Café Press clutch, $39.50. cafepress.com. Y-3 belt, $195. farfetch.com. ModCloth galaxy heels, $64.99. modcloth.com.
4/13Wednesday Addams
No one is cooler than quick-witted Wednesday Addams. She may not have followed trends, but that’s because her taste was way ahead of the curve, and she pretty much always looked like she could hang in Brooklyn. This character’s costume inspired countless variations seen all over the runways in recent years, including Valentino’s fall 2013 collection. Trust us, you’ll be wearing this pretty lace dress for years to come.
Clockwise from top left: Chicnova peter pan collared lace dress, $35.25.chicnova.com. Xhilaration opaque tights, $6. target.com. Red Carpet Manicure LED gel polish in black stretch limo, $9.99. target.com. Comme des Garcons x Dr.Martens leather mary janes, $270. saksfifthavenue.com.
5/13Cheetah Girl
Most of the prints represented are actually leopard, but let’s use our imaginations, okay? This throwback pays homage to Disney’s fiercest fashionistas. The Cheetah Girls were loud and proud about their love of music and fashion, and so are we! We’ve got the outfit covered, but we’ll leave the singing to the stars.
Clockwise from left: Michael Michael Kors faux fur coat, $295. net-a-porter.com. Zara leopard tube skirt, $49.90. zara.com. Express leopard hair calf baseball hat, $39.90. express.com. H&M fine-knit wool sweater, $25. hm.com. **Clare V. **wallet clutch, $110. clarev.com.Vans classic leopard slip-on trainers, $95.22. asos.com.
6/13Candy Corn
For the girl who’s sweeter than candy, this outfit is guaranteed to bring in more treats than tricks this Halloween. We may have played it safe with this one, but who doesn’t appreciate a taste-ful alternative to Halloween’s wicked ways? Plus, Valentino on Halloween? We’re so into that.
Clockwise from top left: ModCloth white blouse, $34.99. modcloth.com. Red Valentino flared taffeta mini skirt, $295. net-a-porter.com. Topshop matte nail polish in orange, $8. nordstrom.com. Merona skinny belt, $12.99. target.com. ModCloth stud earrings, $9.99. modcloth.com. **Valentino **rockstud pump, $857.66. farfetch.com.
7/13Dorothy
Who doesn’t immediately think "Dorothy" anytime they see baby blue gingham anything? We know we do. If your Mom hasn’t already dressed you up as Oz’s favorite outcast, now’s your chance. We guarantee you’ll feel over the rainbow in this modern take on a classic. Oh, and gingham is still going to be huge this spring, so you’re good on that front.
Clockwise from top left: Au Jour Le Jour gingham crewneck sweatshirt, $100. avenue32.com. Topshop glitter jazz shoes, $75. us.topshop.com. Justice sequin bow hair snap, $5.50. shopjustice.com. Poochie and Co. handbag, $29.99. toysrus.com. Pixie Market gingham pleated skirt, $62. pixiemarket.com.
8/13Mermaid
Ever feel like a fish out of water? Not anymore! Want to be where the people are? We got you. This relad ensemble will be sure to turn heads…especially once you’ve expertly applied that blue hair chalk to your beachy waves.
Clockwise from top left: Missoni crochet-knit trousers, $1,200. mytheresa.com. Totham printed shell top, $65. cools.com. Makeup Artist Network pro artist hair chalk, $12. rakuten.com. Nasty Gal shelling out bag, $45. nastygal.com. Tommy Bahama starfish flip-flops, $58. zappos.com.
9/13Witch
Who said witches had to be wicked? This BCBG dress cast a spell on us the moment we saw it, and we think it would double up quite nicely as a homecoming dress. Equal parts Elphaba and Glinda, we’ve got the green and the glitter.
Clockwise from top left: BCBG Max Azria long-sleeve maxi dress, $498. bcbg.com. Betsey Johnson spider earrings, $40. macys.com. Donna Bella green hair chalk, $15. rakuten.com. Claire’s sequin and mesh witch hat, $14. claires.com. Dr.Marten’s floral boot, $134.99. modcloth.com.
10/13Frida Kahlo
We’ll see Cara Delevingne’s power brows and raise her an iconic unibrow. Frida gives Cara a run for her money as the original queen of brow power. A Mexican artist with a strong sense of self, Frida is a costume that speaks confidence and art-inspired style.
Clockwise from top left: Maybelline eye studio master shape brow pencil, $6.44. walmart.com. Body Candy hand dangle earrings, $3.99. bodycandy.com. Walt by Walter Van Beirendonck printed maxi skirt, $198.63. farfetch.com. Raoul embroidered knitted cotton top, $120. theoutnet.com. Masterpeace headpiece, $300. modaoperandi.com. Oscar de la Renta beaded embroidered mule, $179. gilt.com. Sayami embroidered shawl, $34.19. bluefly.com.
11/13Twiggy
The supermodel of all supermodels, Twiggy epitomizes the world of fashion. Channel the swinging ’60s with this flirty mod dress, and hey, maybe you can use this opportunity to get that pixie haircut you’ve secretly been wanting.
Clockwise from top left: ModCloth dress, $54.99. modcloth.com. Katy Perry x Eyelure false lashes, $7. kohls.com. Claire’s glitter bangles, $5. claires.com. Merona opaque tights in fandango pink, $10. target.com. Shellys London color block leather bootie, $100. nastygal.com.
12/13Peacock
As far as peacocks are concerned, more is more! We don’t recommend this many feathers on a normal day out, but for the sake of Halloween, we strongly support plume power.
Clockwise from top left: Amy Money peacock feather headband, $158.99. houseoffraser.co.uk. Almost Famous chiffon blouse, $99.99. houseoffraser.co.uk. Fossil leather belt, $32. nordstrom.com. Nicole Miller peacock feather skirt, $550. nicolemiller.com. ModCloth peacock heels, $59.99. modcloth.com.
13/13Cruella de Vil
She might have been a cruel devil, but her fashion sensibilities were on point. We swapped the real thing for faux fur because we prefer to pet puppies rather than wear them—actually, if you can get your hands on a mini dalmatian, it would make a killer accessory (insert evil laugh).
Clockwise from top left: ModCloth earrings $12.99. modcloth.com. Michael Kors faux-fur houndstooth coat, $419.70. farfetch.com. ModCloth black dress, $54.99. modcloth.com. Nina Lija clutch, $55. macys.com. Pierre Dumas heels, $39.99. modcloth.com. Philosophy di A. F. red leather zip gloves, $186. yoox.com.
