17 Halloween Costumes You Can Rock With Your Coat

Break out your white coats, gladiators; it doesn't take much more than a sleek topper to get this costume handled.

People will ask "Where in the world did you come up with such a smart idea?"

Throw on a structured or collarless coat, oversize shades, and possibly a hat, and you'll be fierce FLOTUS material.

We'd go right along to the dark side with Gwyneth Paltrow in this brooding Halloween-friendly look.

Not only will you get to channel your inner princess with cold-weather boots and tights, but you can also skip the tiara entirely. Bonus: this costume also works if you're pregnant!

Boho queen Penny Lane's plush outerwear would make you warm enough to skip the warm apple cider — almost.

The main character in The Hunger Games is not only a hero, but she knows how to rock a leather jacket.

If you tuned into Scream Queens last season, then you know Chanel's had a pretty furry wardrobe — before she swapped those items out for scrubs. Add a pair of shades to your statement-making outerwear, shout out orders, walk like you rule the school, and you're good to go.

Sandy may strip off her leather jacket the moment she shows her new look to Danny, but who says you have to reenact the whole movie?

A purple coat is a standout option for any day of the week, but add a top hat and a bow tie and you're one step closer to owning a chocolate factory.

If love is an open door, you're gonna need an extra layer to fight the chill. Drape a purple topper over your look and add mittens for extra protection.

You could be Kim, you could be Kendall, you could even be non-Kardashian-Jenner Hailey Baldwin. This crew of ladies have a thing for dusters, so pair one with something tight, contour your face, and you're practically ready for a fashion show.

We don't know what's better: the excuse to wear a large furry coat or the fact that Cruella's one of the easiest costumes out there.

Not only is this costume '90s-tastic, but you can also grab some buddies and go as the whole Recess crew.

A scarf, a hat, an umbrella, a very large bag... this Mary Poppins look is pretty much you during the Fall anyway.

If you've got a red cape, go for it, but a hooded red coat will work just as well — and it's pretty much the only piece you'll need.