We love a good excuse to shop for Halloween [1], especially when we're inspired by someone's style we really, really admire. And sure, that includes popular fictional TV characters [2] as far as we're concerned. After all, who wouldn't want to dress up like Chester from Generation [3] in red plaid cargos that can be repurposed later? Or use a Gossip Girl [4] costume as a reason to finally splurge on that designer bag [5]? (OK, that may be a bit of a stretch. Calm down, wallet.)
We sourced some affordable sites and vintage shops [6] to help you re-create fashionable looks from TV moments that have become iconic in 2021. We know we're not the only ones still referencing them when we get dressed or indulge in a spree, so chances are, you'll definitely gain some recognition with your outfit at the Halloween party [7] (or, you know, on Instagram — since it's still important to stay safe [8] out there!) Keep reading for 13 great ideas, from Fatin on The Wilds [9] to Emily in Paris [10], and the basics you'll need to bring them to fruition.
A Gossip Girl Halloween Costume
What you'll need: A preppy check or pinstripe blazer, a miniskirt, a neck scarf, a button-down, and a designer bag. Find more inspiration here [12].
UNIF Aryn Blazer [13] ($86, originally $122)
Los Angeles Apparel Tennis Skirt [14] ($50)
Storets Luella Ruffled Sheer Blouse [15] ($60)
Zara Striped Scarf [16] ($18)
Fendi Yellow Croissant Leather Shoulder Bag [17] ($2,010)
A Bridgerton Halloween Costume
What you'll need: An empire-style dress — or even something corseted, if you want to channel full-on Regencycore — with a crown, elbow-length gloves, and spectacular statement jewelry. Find more inspiration here [18].
UNIF Sprite Dress [19] ($98)
Allegra K Elbow-Length Evening Gloves [20] ($9)
INC International Concepts Silver-Tone Crystal Multi-Row Choker Necklace [21] ($30)
Emily in Paris Halloween Costume
What you'll need: Obviously a hat — be it a beret or a fedora — with a colorful coat, a matching bag, and some glimpse of check print. You'll want to look matchy-matchy — even a little too matchy-matchy — to do your convincing. Find more inspiration here [22].
Lapin House Plaid-Check Wool Beret [23] ($47, originally $78)
Storets Ariella Linen Blazer [24] ($76) and Storets Ariella Linen Pintuck Shorts [25] ($35)
Zimmermann Silk Neck Scarf in Aqua Peonies [26] ($195)
Alkeme Atelier Water Metal Handle Small Bucket Bag [27] ($95, originally $189)
A Squid Game Halloween Costume
What you'll need: A sporty teal tracksuit, an oversize graphic tee, and slip-on Vans or any white sneakers. You'll definitely be comfortable.
H&M Track Jacket [28] ($30) and H&M Wide-Leg Track Pants [29] ($25)
Cariuma Ibi Slip-On White Sneaker
Cariuma Ibi Slip-On White Sneaker [30] ($98)
Mabel From Only Murders in the Building Halloween Costume
What you'll need: A fluffy mustard coat, a beanie, a sweater, plaid trousers, retro sunglasses, and headphones. Find more inspiration here [31].
Belle Fare Short Faux-Fur Bomber Jacket [32] ($185)
Babaton Column Sweater [33] ($98)
Vans Core Basics Beanie [34] ($18)
Topshop Gingham Check Skinny Pants in Multi [35] ($67)
Madewell Chunky Large Hoop Earrings [36] ($24)
Ray-Ban Ja-Jo Sunglasses [37] ($164)
Urbanears Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphones [38] ($70)
Ruby Matthews From Sex Education Halloween Costume
What you'll need: Plenty of color! A lace-up bustier top and a matching denim jacket should do the trick. Find more inspiration here [39].
Lioness Cropped Denim Jacket in Cobalt [40] ($25, originally $91)
ASOS Luxe Hourglass Denim Lace Up Corset [41] ($29)
Monki Straight Leg Trousers [42] ($35)
Olivia or Paula From The White Lotus Halloween Costume
What you'll need: Try a Hawaiian-print dress to make it easy, and coordinate it with a shell necklace and some designer slides or Gen Z-friendly sneakers. Find more inspiration here [43].
Dolls Kill Aloha For Now Mesh Dress [44] ($11, originally $35)
Sarah Cameron From Outer Banks Halloween Costume
What you'll need: A breezy printed button-down you can wear over a swimsuit top with denim cutoffs and very distressed sneakers. Find more inspiration here [45].
Hurley Palm Paradise Adjustable Surf Top [46] ($32, originally $45) and Hurley Palm Paradise Moderate Surf Bottom [47] ($25, originally $35)
Volcom x Outer Banks Your Boyfriend's Shirt [48] ($27, originally $55)
BlankNYC The Barrow Vintage High Rise Denim Short [49] ($90, originally $98)
Gola Nova High Safari Sneakers [50] ($120)
Chester From Generation Halloween Costume
What you'll need: Your own take on his most iconic look — we'd recommend a rainbow crop top and punk plaid pants with skinny sunglasses and perhaps a PVC collar, for sure. Find more inspiration here [51].
ASOS Rainbow Sequin Crop Top [52] ($20)
Current Mood Hate To Love Plaid Trousers [53] ($28, originally $40)
AOOFFIV Vintage Slender Oval Sunglasses [54] ($8)
Fatin From The Wilds Halloween Costume
What you'll need: Her memorable furry pink jacket, a bedazzled headband, skinny jeans, and those UGG leopard slides, because of course. Find more inspiration here [55].
Stand Studio Janet Cropped Faux Shearling Jacket [56] ($258, originally $430)
UGG Fluff Yeah Slide Slippers [57] ($45-$120)
Dressbarn Sequin Knot Headband [58] ($8, originally $11)
Rue From Euphoria Halloween Costume
What you'll need: A lived-in red hoodie (hopefully you already have one in your closet), loose sweat shorts, high-top Converses, and Vans socks. Find more inspiration here [59].
Nike Hoodie [60] ($36)
Converse Green Chuck 70 High Sneakers [61] ($85)
Vans Half Crew Socks [62] ($9)
David From Schitt's Creek Halloween Costume
What you'll need: An absolutely glamorous black sweater. Be it graphic prints or sequins, you've got this. Coordinate with sneakers and a kilt, plus a fistful of chunky rings. Find more inspiration here [63].
Angelika Jozefczyk Elegant Black Jumper With Silver Sequins [64] ($95)
Beth Harmon From The Queen's Gambit Halloween Costume
What you'll need: Channel her Audrey Hepburn-esque '60s style [65] in a black and white sheath dress and smart black loafers. A few chess pieces and a hairstyle with Beth's signature hair flip will be your key outfit accoutrements, of course. Find more inspiration here [66].
Vintage Dark Gray Dress [67] ($31)
Steve Madden Declany Chain Suede Loafers [68] ($50, originally $80)
Donatella Wool Blend Walker Coat [69] ($90)