36 Real People Who Nailed Their Celebrity Halloween Costumes

With Summer coming to a close, it's time to start getting excited for the next big holiday: Halloween. Yes, we're already starting to brainstorm about which killer costume we'll be donning this October — and you should, too.

When it comes to finding costume inspiration, you can also look to Hollywood. After all, with celebrities constantly making news for their eccentric outfits, unique hairstyles, and iconic looks, pop culture icons are pretty much a gold mine for Halloween ideas.

To kick-start your celebrity Halloween costume inspiration, we've put together some of the best real-people looks from Oct. 31s past. From Lil Wayne to Lady Gaga and everyone in between, these Instagram snaps prove that nailing a celebrity look-alike costume is totally possible.

01
Pharrell Williams
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Pharrell Williams

If you want to truly capture this musician's look, you're going to have to go big — that is, wear his iconic big hat.

02
Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian

This ode to Kim K's infamous Met Gala outfit requires some sort of fake belly, gloves, heels, and a floral dress.

03
Beyoncé
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Beyoncé

If you're gonna be on the run, you might as well look good doing it. Beyoncé's tour outfit requires a mesh face/head mask, black leotard, heels, and fishnet tights. Adorable child optional.

04
Drake
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Drake

This simple, guy-friendly outfit requires sunglasses, basketball shorts, and a matching t-shirt. Wheelchair optional.

05
LMFAO
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LMFAO

Are you sexy and you know it? Go wild with LMFAO's signature Afros, bold patterns, and glasses.

06
Amy Winehouse
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Amy Winehouse

Pay your respects to the queen of the beehive with her signature hairdo, bandana, and cat-eye liner.

08
Kanye West
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Kanye West

Want to look like a boss but still stay incognito? This Kanye West look takes a long shirt, boots, and studded mask.

09
Kiss
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Kiss

Face paint, big hair, guitars, and an overload of black leather are the essentials to nail this costume.

10
Iggy Azalea
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Iggy Azalea

To capture this Iggy look, grab a sassy crop top, oversize jewelry, and mesh shorts.

11
Lorde
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Lorde

Channel your inner angsty (and very talented) teenager with a long black coat, dark lipstick, combat boots, and tousled locks.

12
Spice Girls
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Spice Girls

Is there any better girl group costume than the iconic '90s band? We don't think so.

13
Slash and Axl Rose
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Slash and Axl Rose

This costume requires a Guns N' Roses tee, bandana, flannel, and two badass attitudes.

15
Ariana Grande
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Ariana Grande

Capture the pop princess's look with her signature half-up-half-down, high-pony look, penchant for cat ears, and Twiggy-inspired dresses.

16
Katy Perry (and Left Shark)
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Katy Perry (and Left Shark)

After her legendary (and somewhat confusing) Super Bowl performance, this Hot Dog on a Stick-inspired outfit might just be her most iconic. And no Super Bowl-era Katy Perry would be complete without her sidekick, Left Shark.

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Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez

A classic 2000s "Jenny From the Block" costume requires sunglasses, hoop earrings, and a velour Juicy Couture jumpsuit.

18
Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga

When it comes to signature looks, Lady Gaga pretty much has the market cornered. Must haves include a silver outfit, fingerless gloves, and a blond wig with sharply cut bangs.

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Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga

Though building this solar-system-inspired contraption might take a bit more work than some of the others on this list, it's worth it to capture this bizarre look by Lady Gaga.

20
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift

Feeling 22? Channel your inner T Swift with an oversize t-shirt, red heart glasses, and blond locks. Vodka and DJ boyfriend optional but suggested.

21
Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus

Grab this look by purchasing a mouse leotard and pairing it with two buns and tongue acrobatics.

22
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
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Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love

Break out the blond wigs, rocker tees, and sloppy attitudes to truly capture these lovebirds.

23
TLC
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TLC

Re-create this favorite '90s girl group with flannels, bandanas, and Left Eye's signature under-eye Band-Aid.

24
Nicki Minaj
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Nicki Minaj

If you're not ready to commit to a hair color change, grab a wig and an over-the-top outfit to channel your inner Nicki.

25
Yoko Ono and John Lennon
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Yoko Ono and John Lennon

Part of a couple? Channel this duo with John Lennon's white turtleneck, blazer, glasses, and goatee and Yoko Ono's floppy hat.

26
Andy Cohen
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Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen, perhaps better known as "Bravo Andy," requires his signature glasses, bow tie, and blazer — but to make sure people know who you're dressing up as, we suggest bringing along some Bravo/ Watch What Happens Live indicators.

27
Sonny and Cher
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Sonny and Cher

For this costume, take a cue from eras past. Sonny's outfit requires pattern overload, while Cher's needs bell-bottoms and a wig of long, black hair.

29
Skrillex
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Skrillex

Headphones, eyeglasses, and sideswept hair are the essentials for nailing this DJ's look.

30
Andy Warhol
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Andy Warhol

Grab a short blond wig, glasses, and black turtleneck for the basic version of this costume. To step it up a notch, tote around a can of Campbell's tomato soup.

31
Psy
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Psy

Channel this "Gangnam Style" artist with sunglasses, a black bow tie, and a blue blazer.

32
Björk
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Björk

Though it may take a bit of extra effort to find (or make!) this outfit, it's worth it to nail Björk's iconic red carpet swan dress.

33
Justin Bieber
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Justin Bieber

Hair swoop, check. Hoodie, check. Hat, check.

34
Run-D.M.C.
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Run-D.M.C.

Classic hip-hop legend Run-D.M.C.'s look requires a chain, hat, and brightly colored sweatsuit.

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Sophia Grace and Rosie
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Sophia Grace and Rosie

The Ellen Show superstars Sophia Grace and Rosie can be captured with pink tutus, microphones, and a killer rendition of "Super Bass."