1Beyoncé's Red Cowboy Carter Tour Look
InstagramThere can only be one Beyoncé, but for one night only (October 31) we can all throw on our cowboy hats and thigh-high boots and give it out best shot. This red look is one of my favorites.
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2Taylor Swift's Life of a Showgirl Cover Art
InstagramThere are literally hundreds of Taylor Swift Halloween costume ideas to choose from, but given her album's October 3 release date, this is easily the most timely. Truly, anything with rhinestones and feathers will do, but a body chain and a rhinestone bra will be the most accurate.
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3Ariana Grande's "We Can't Be Friends" Look
NBC//Getty ImagesOne of her best songs, in my opinion! Recreating Ariana Grande's SNL performance look is easy—all you need is a black slip dress and a big, fluffy, maroon fur coat. Then grab a white eyeliner pencil to create the graphic eyeliner look that Ari wore both on SNL and in her music video.
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4Baby Spice in Spice World
1999 Columbia Pictures, IncSpice World should literally be in the Louvre, because that movie is a masterpiece. It's culture iconography. It's a damn work of art. And it just so happens to come with an adorable early 2000s costume perfect for a blonde—just pull out a pink gingham mini dress and tie your hair into high pigtails!
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5Sabrina Carpenter from the Short n' Sweet Tour
Kevin Mazur//Getty ImagesPull a corset out of your closet, grab a value pack of rhinestones, and go ruin a man's night. It'll be a fun Halloween, trust me.
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6Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City
HBO/NetflixDespite her questionable obsession with Mr. Big, you've gotta admit that Carrie had some of the most iconic outfits on TV, like this one from the Sex and the City opening credits. Bet you already own a pink tank, too.
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7Milly Alcock from Sirens
NetflixDip into your mom's personal reserve of archival Lilly Pulitzer and pop on a white headband to channel the energy of Simone, the preppy assistant from Netflix's Sirens.
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8Margot Robbie as Barbie
© 2022 MattelThe Barbie movie provided literally dozens of incredible blonde halloween costume ideas for the masses. If you're looking for a last-minute costume you can make with items from your closet, Margot Robbie's pink gingham look is a great place to start.
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9Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch
UniversalYou already know Wicked costumes are going to be everywhere in 2025, so you might as well embrace it. It's also a socially-acceptable occasion for wearing a giant pink dress to a house party!
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10Pamela Anderson from Barb Wire
Channel your inner Pamela Anderson with this badass costume. Grab a black bodysuit and make sure you have tons of hair spray for teasing your hair. There's never such a thing as too much volume with this one.
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11Fiona from A Cinderella Story
DisneyJennifer Coolidge's character in A Cinderella Story is forever a m-o-o-d... even if she was the "evil" stepmother.
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12Sharpay Evans from High School Musical
Adam Larkey//Getty ImagesI've said it once and I'll say it again: Sharpay Evans is not! the! villain! How could she be with such an incredible wardrobe? Grab a pink robe, a one-piece swimsuit, and some massive sunglasses to complete this poolside look.
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13Regina George from Mean Girls
Paramount PicturesSry, Rachel McAdams, but there's a new Regina in town, and her name is Reneé Rapp. Channel her Y2K energy with an off-the-shoulder top, exposed bra straps, and an R necklace.
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14Sandra Dee from Grease
ParamountSandy's edgy makeover in the movie Grease is definitely jaw-dropping. She looks killer in tight black leather leggings, an off-the-shoulder top, and red peep-toe heels.
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15Rapunzel from Tangled
DisneyRapunzel, Rapunzel, please let down your hair! The longer the locks, the better. Add a pink and purple corset with a long skirt to the mix, and you're set.
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16Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones
HBOGame of Thrones may have aired the show's finale back in 2019, but the series was as much a phenomenon as our collective obsession with this dragon queen. A mesh or sequin dress in a gunmetal shade, plus beachy waves, equals GOT perfection.
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17Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
Amazon PrimeThere is quite literally no more iconic Halloween costume for blondes than that of Elle Woods, Harvard Law School class of 2004. Throw on a pink bodycon dress and take advantage of the fact that you can bring your dog in on the costume.
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18Elvira Hancock from Scarface
UniversalFor a fun throwback, get yourself a slinky blue slip and transform into the v chic Elvira Hancock from 1983's Scarface. You'll be able to wear the slinky dress over and over again post-Halloween.
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19Lola from Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
DisneyLindsay Lohan's character and that bottle cap necklace have been living rent free in our heads since 2004. People are selling homemade ones in Etsy, so you can really lean into the vibe.
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20Alice in Wonderland
DisneyFor a truly timeless costume, take a trip down the rabbit hole as one of Disney's most iconic blondes. All you need is a sweet blue dress with some ruffles and other girly details.
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Kelsey (she/her) is a freelance digital fashion editor and writer with a knack for turning top-performing content into top-selling content. She has extensive experience in editorial and e-commerce strategy, having worked in both divisions during her years at Seventeen and Bustle. With more than a decade of experience in digital media, she also offers creative and social media consulting, as well as copywriting services. She enjoys cheeseburgers, traveling, and vintage hauls. Follow her on Instagram at @klstieg.
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