Halloween is the only holiday when people can truly be as creative as they want and not be judged. Halloween costumes are fun and can easily be bought at any costume or party store, but those selections are limited when it comes to creativity. Also, there is not a variety of costumes in plus size. I like to opt for creating my own looks with things that may be around the house, and things that may be used everyday.
Costume Ideas
Iconic Fashion Styles and Idols
Fashion industry is a revolving door in the sense that somehow fashion always reintroduces itself. You can always find yourself wearing trends and styles that your grandparents may have worn. So, taking inspiration from some of your favorite fashion idols and styles and creating an easy and effortless look for halloween should be fun and easy!
CoCo Chanel
This look is sassy and classic at the same time!
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Black long sleeve dress
OR
- Black cardigan
- or Black Blouse
- Black wide leg pants
AND
- layers of pearls (combine both small and large size pearls)
- arm cuffs (same color as the pearls that you choose)
- pearl earrings
- Black hat
- faux cigarette
YSL Mondrain
This look is simple and classic! You could go for the 1960's look or modernize it. Styling makes all the difference.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- solid white shift dress
OR
- over sized tee shirt
AND
- Black, white, yellow and red fabric paint
- paint brushes
- tape
DIRECTIONS
Use the tape to outline the pattern of the dress you want to use and paint one section red, another blue, another yellow, and leave the other blocks white.
Christian Dior "New Look"
The "Bar Suit"
This timeless look is easy to imitate
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Peplum jacket or Peplum long sleeve top
- Midi length full skirt
- gloves
- a wide brimmed straw hat
- pearl earring
- red lipstick
Iconic Hollywood figures
Hollywood are filled with thousands of actors, actresses, models, artists, musicians, and famous people. Today we are still influenced and inspired by those from the past along with those who are present today. This is just a small list of people that inspire me and that would also make good inspiration for a Halloween costume.
Grace Jones
Grace Jones free sprit and bold looks makes it easy to replicate her style for a costume. This one is my favorite.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- leather jacket
- black peg leg pants
- Infinity scarf
- Kufi styled hat (optional)
MAKEUP
- black lipstick
- Alot of bronzer for contouring and red blush
- have fun with the eye shadow you can do as much or as little as you would like, but remember Grace Jones is the queen of shock!
Oprah on the cover of O Magazine
All about the hair. If you love big hair this look is for you!
WHAT YOU NEED:
- The largest afro you can find or make
- A orange wrap dress
- gold earrings and headband
MAKEUP
- smokey eye
- red lipstick
Whitney Houston
WHAT YOU NEED
LOOK1
- Grey or silver Body con dress
- arm warmers
- Silver fabric or scarf to tie a bow for head band
LOOK2
- embroidered jacked or "bedazzle" your own
- cropped corset
- dad jeans
- bold black belt
MAKEUP
Red lipstick, a lot of blush on the cheeks and along the temples, and purple eyeshadow up to the eyebrows
I love Lucy
This look is simple and fun
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Dress with full skirt
OR
- button up shirt
- full skirt
AND
-apron
MAKEUP
- Red lipstick
- black winged eyeliner
OTHER COOL COSTUME IDEAS
Girl Groups
If you have a group of girls who want to dress as a group these are some of my all time favorite girl groups. Destiny's Child, TLC, and the Spice Girls all have many different fun and easy costumes that can be replicated to make a cool and fun Halloween costume.
Easy and Fast Ideas
Asos is one of my favorite online stores and they have a lazy girl costume selection of apparel goods that is good for those who don't like to dress up in costume but still want to participate in the holiday spirit. These are some of my favorites from the website.
20's Great Gatsby Inspired
You'll need a simple LBD with these tights, headband, and faux fur from Asos. Make sure to do a red lip and have a winged eye liner.
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Skeleton:
You need black leggings and T- shirt and white paint a draw white lines that look similar to bones, or you can just buy the skeleton T-shirt and Tights.
Jamaican:
Tie Dye shirt, jeans, and a beanie
African:
You need a large scarf and a medium scarf. Wrap the medium scarf around your head to create a turban and wrap the large scarf around your body and tie a knot on the side near your arm.
That is it! Thanks for reading my blogs! Hope everyone have a fun and safe holiday!
