The Most Fashionable of Halloween Costumes: Part 2

Sandy, from Grease: Tell them about it, stud! Put on your skinniest black wax jeans or leather pants, and tightest top, then curl your hair and sing, “You’re the one that I want, ooh, ooh, ooh, honey,” all night long.

Holly Golightly, from Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Chic will be the only way to describe you when wearing this costume. Wrap your hair into a high bun, Grab your little black dress and top it off with a tiara and dark glasses. Easy as pie.

Maggie Pollitt, from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Another way to wear your white, flowy dress is as Elizabeth Taylor’s character in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Be sure to take everyone’s drinks away from them all night.

Iris, from Taxi Driver: With a fun crop top, red high-waist shorts, platform shoes and a wide-brimmed hat, this is bound to be one fun and fashionable Halloween costume!

Maverick, from Top Gun: Not your typical Tom Cruise costume—the button-down white shirt and socks is so overdone—this costume will make you feel the need for speed. Pull out your army-inspired pieces, pair them with aviators and grab a Goose lookalike to join you for your Halloween festivities.

Jessica Rabbit, from Who Framed Roger Rabbit: The ultimate “sexy” Halloween costume, Jessica Rabbit wears a red, long, body-conscious dress with purple gloves and high heels. Give your hair a deep side part and don’t forget the red lipstick.

The Most Fashionable of Halloween Costumes: Part 1

Halloween can (and should) be every fashion girl’s dream; putting together a costume, dressing up and wearing outlandish makeup is something worth thinking about for weeks before the holiday. Our fashion-girl dream: To attend a Halloween costume party as Karl Lagerfeld and Choupette – and to have everyone know exactly who we are, gushing at our clever idea. However, as hard as it may be to believe) the majority of folks have no idea who The Kaiser is. Fortunately, there are plenty of other fashionable Halloween costumes that won’t require constant explanation. We’ve come up with a list of very fashionable and recognizable Halloween costumes. Remember, the best part about a fashionable costume is that the pieces can be used in your everyday wardrobe. Yes!

Have a hauntingly chic Halloween!

Cruella De Vil, from 101 Dalmatians: Everyone detests a villain, but they are always best dressed. A white fur jacket and chic black dress with red accessories is exactly something we could wear to a Halloween party ­– and for date night.

Cher, from Clueless: Luckily, the ‘90s is back, so finding plaid apparel for this costume should be a breeze! Use “as if” and “whatever” while you converse and people will know who you are instantly.

Faye Dunaway’s Bonnie, from Bonnie and Clyde: Once you’ve secured her signature beret, you could probably find the rest of this outfit in your closet. A timeless outfit that you could wear shopping this weekend.

Don Draper, from Mad Men: Boys, this is for you. Grab your suit, a candy cigarette and a whiskey glass, add a little gel to your hair and part it to the side, and with the right arch of the eyebrow, you’ll be emulating the dapper Don Draper.

Marilyn Monroe: White dresses are always in fashion and getting one with a flowy bottom is great for both this costume and hot summer days. Wear a white-blonde short wig (if you’re a brunette) or curl your tresses, and don’t forget to bring your fan!

Mia Wallace, from Pulp Fiction: Bring out your inner bad girl and go as Mia Wallace. Wear all black and a short wig with bangs, and whenever you need to leave a conversation say, “I have to go powder my nose.”