How Stylish Women Do Halloween — Without Wearing a Costume

Some girls are die-hard, Heidi Klum types about Halloween, planning their costumes months in advance and counting down days until the holiday arrives with candy corn. Others are less excited about the whole ordeal. If you fall into the latter category, that's OK, but there are still ways to appear festive when 'tis the season.

Believe it or not, orange and black work as a pretty effortless color combination come Fall. This past Fashion Week alone we spotted women coordinating the shades left and right. We promise you no one looked like a pumpkin, and in fact, the obvious "Halloween" connection was subtle. The outfits ahead give us every reason to get all dressed up for the occasion, just, you know, without any costumes involved. Here are some ideas.

Pull Off the "Bat-Shaped" Top With Flared Sleeves
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Pull Off the "Bat-Shaped" Top With Flared Sleeves

Rock a Vibrant Pair of Floral Pants With a Few More Colors Involved
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Rock a Vibrant Pair of Floral Pants With a Few More Colors Involved

Go Monochrome in Orange, Then Add Black Accessories
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Go Monochrome in Orange, Then Add Black Accessories

Look For Shoes With Contrasting Orange Heels
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Look For Shoes With Contrasting Orange Heels

Burnt Orange Suede Will Help You Achieve a Luxe Version of the Look
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Burnt Orange Suede Will Help You Achieve a Luxe Version of the Look

Let White Be the Foundation of Your Look, Then Add Orange and Black Accents
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Let White Be the Foundation of Your Look, Then Add Orange and Black Accents

Find a Floral Piece With a Touch of Lavender to Achieve Elegance
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Find a Floral Piece With a Touch of Lavender to Achieve Elegance

Break Up the Colors With a Wide Belt
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Break Up the Colors With a Wide Belt

Layer Your Go-To Neutral Coat Over Your Look to Mute It a Bit
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Layer Your Go-To Neutral Coat Over Your Look to Mute It a Bit

Add Polish With a Plaid Blazer That Works to Mesh Your Separates Together
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Add Polish With a Plaid Blazer That Works to Mesh Your Separates Together

Wear a Tan Jacket With Black Trousers
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Wear a Tan Jacket With Black Trousers

Elevate Your Outfit With a Leather Skirt and a Pair of Strappy Pumps
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Elevate Your Outfit With a Leather Skirt and a Pair of Strappy Pumps

Find a Dress With Both Colors Involved and Complete With White Booties
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Find a Dress With Both Colors Involved and Complete With White Booties

Give Your Outfit a Rocker Touch With a Graphic Tee to Avoid Complete Colorblock
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Give Your Outfit a Rocker Touch With a Graphic Tee to Avoid Complete Colorblock

Stripes and a Patterned Scarf Will Be the Most Eye-Catching Elements of Your Look
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Stripes and a Patterned Scarf Will Be the Most Eye-Catching Elements of Your Look

Wear Plenty of Different Orange Shades and Simply Throw on a Pair of Black Sunglasses
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Wear Plenty of Different Orange Shades and Simply Throw on a Pair of Black Sunglasses

Finish Your Look With a Wink — Those Bright Orange Pumps Will Do
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Finish Your Look With a Wink — Those Bright Orange Pumps Will Do