The Top 10 Halloween Costume Ideas of 2011: Fashion Edition!
Has that beloved flapper headband seen better days? Why not consider one of these 10 fashion-y Halloween costume ideas straight from our best pop culture posts of 2011. If you don’t do it, we’re pretty sure someone else will (and, c’mon, who doesn’t love a Halloween double?!). Spoiler alert: there’s an abundance of fascinating fascinators on this list!
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey in London, after their wedding ceremony, on April 29, 2011. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton & Prince William: Impersonating the world’s most famous newlyweds = your best Halloween ever?
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 24: Anna Dello Russo arrives at the Bottega Veneta show during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2012 on September 24, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)
Anna Dello Russo: Thank you, fashion gods. Ladies, the opportunity to wear an insane hat and only speak Italian all night has finally come.
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 28: Katy Perry accepts award on stage at the The 28th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Katy Perry in Christian Dior: Or if you can’t speak Italian, take a page from Katy Perry’s book and don a little Craft Store Dior.
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Bill Cunningham: Want to stuff tons of candy in your pockets while no one’s looking? Dress yourself Bill’s uniform of choice. (Or make your man do it and wear something totally fabulous so he can snap your picture.)
A Pan Am Stewardess: Retro cuties, rejoice! Put a little stewardess hat on that Joan Holloway costume and voila! Pan Am bombshell.
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 28: Singer Beyonce arrives at the The 28th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Baby on Board Beyonce: Dancing like Beyonce while wearing a fake baby bump, Lanvin caftan and/or sequin tux ensemble is as fun as it sounds. Trust.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 29: Princess Beatrice of York leaves the Abbey following the marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Princess Beatrice: The fascinator of all fascinators, Princess Beatrice’s outfit from the Royal Wedding was too good for words. And now, for $38, you make others speechless.
NEW YORK – MAY 04: Designer Donatella Versace attends the 2010 TIME 100 Gala at the Time Warner Center on May 4, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Charles Eshelman/WireImage)
Donatella Versace: With an H&M collab coming down the pipeline and Lady Gaga in her fab club, little Donatella’s will soon be popping up everywhere. Get a group together (and hopefully a discount on blonde wigs) in salute to the Italian mogul.
Lady Gaga celebrates in the Press room after receiving receiving eight 2010 MTV Video Music Awards including “Video of the Year” at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sepetember 12, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Gaga In The Meat Dress: Just don’t use real meat! That would be really smelly! You can totally dye your hair blue and grey though. (Just don’t tell Beth and Petra I said it was okay).
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 04: Models walk the runway during the Lanvin Ready to Wear Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 show during Paris Fashion Week at Espace Ephemere Tuileries on March 4, 2011 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Lanvin Dance Party Tag Team: Got a bestie date for the night? Turn up the jams, learn this dance sequence, put on your best party dress and hit the town.
Tempted by any of these ideas? Tell us what you’re dressing up as on Halloween in the comments!
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