11 Halloween Costumes Inspired by This Year's Most Iconic Music Videos
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Taylor Swift isn't the only one whose looks we want to steal for Halloween. Lots of music videos have been instant classics over the past year, from Beyoncé's "7/11" to Rihanna's bad b*tch anthem, "BBHMM." When you've exhausted all the other pop culture costume ideas, look to these already-iconic music videos.
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"Yoga" by Janelle Monáe
- What to wear: A white cropped sweatshirt, white yoga pants, and a crown.
- How to act: Tell people to get off your areola. Levitate if possible.
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"Wildest Dreams" by Taylor Swift
- What to wear: A flowing yellow dress with a matching shawl. Don’t forget your brunette wig and bejeweled necklace.
- How to act: Like you’re a classic Hollywood actress.
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"7/11" by Beyoncé
- What to wear: A black sweatshirt with the word "Kale" on it, kneepads, and briefs.
- How to act: Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it, in the air.
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"Elastic Heart" by Sia
- What to wear: A dirty, flesh-colored leotard, and a platinum blonde wig.
- How to act: Dance around in animalistic fashion.
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"Chains" by Nick Jonas
- What to wear: A ripped-up white t-shirt and a leather jacket.
- How to act: So imprisoned. So passionate.
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"Feelin' Myself" by Nicki Minaj ft. Beyoncé
- What to wear: Either a red Bulls one-piece or a colorful, printed white one. Tons of gold jewelry.
- How to act: Project the ultimate confidence. You are, after all, feeling yourself.
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"Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift
- What to wear: Black crop top, leather shorts, a harness, and stiletto boots. Don’t forget your red wig and fantastic eyeliner makeup.
- How to act: Like you’re out for blood.
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"BBHMM" by Rihanna
- What to wear: A huge floppy purple hat, pinstripe jacket, and printed t-shirt.
- How to act: Like everyone should know you well enough by now that they should all have your money.
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"Pretty Girls" by Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea
- What to wear: Crimped hair, an off-the-shoulder leopard print top, and acid wash jeans.
- How to act: Like you can wipe the floor with all the boys.
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"Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
- What to wear: A pink blazer over a white shirt and black pants, and a light-colored fedora and sunglasses.
- How to act: Like you're so hot you need to call the police and the fireman.
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"Blank Space" by Taylor Swift
- What to wear: A cheetah-print dress, matching heels, and bright red lipstick. Don’t forget to smear your mascara for effect.
- How to act: Insane.