By Maura Brannigan, Marie Claire
The days are long gone when you could shamelessly slap on a pair of ears and a bodysuit and dub yourself a mouse. This year, draw inspiration for your killer costume from these 10 outfits, ranging from the culturally relevant to the all-time classic.
Spring Breakers
Spring Breakers
Trust us: You weren’t the only ones to fall head-over-heels in love with Harmony Korine’s springtime party flick. Get the effortless look with loose, electric-shaded pieces and by adding a bit of big city flair.
1. Opening Ceremony Spring Breakers cropped tee, $12, at Opening Ceremony .
2. Jimmy Choo hi-tops, $717.34, at Farfetch .
3. Heidi Klein bikini, $248, at Net-A-Porter .
4. Free City magenta sweatpants, $148, at Free City .
5. Clear water gun, $4.99, at Amazon .
6. Hipanema bracelet, $118, at Shopbop .
Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter
A classic party staple, Rosie the Riveter is a totally doable costume for anyone with a sizable amount of denim in their closet. Layer ’40-influenced chambray, denim, bandanas, and utility boots to sow your best victory garden yet.
1. McQ Alexander McQueen scarf, $295, at SSENSE .
2. J.Crew chambray blouse, $75, at Net-A-Porter .
3. Theory high-waisted chambray shorts, $160, at Net-A-Porter .
4. Benefit cheek and lip stain, $30, at Sephora .
5. Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti moto boots, $630, at Shoescribe .
Girls’ Hannah Horvath
Girls’ Hannah Horvath
Though Halloween falls on a Thursday this year, you can certainly still channel that “It’s a Wednesday night, baby, and I’m alive!” mentality all holiday long. Groove to dubstep tunes in an eclectic mix of prints and with a healthy dose of Evian water spray — or sweat, if you want to keep it organic.
1. Evian mineral water spray, $12, at Sephora .
2. American Apparel mesh tee, $22, at American Apparel .
3. Alexander Wang backpack, $680, at SSENSE .
4. MSGM printed shorts, $136.50, at Les Nouvelles .
5. Superga canvas tennis shoes, $69.95, at Superga .
Read the full article by Maura Brannigan from Marie Claire for more costumes.
