While most of us aspire to be Jennifer Lopez [1] IRL (be her, not like her), most of us don't share her DNA. But that's what Halloween [2] is for, right? All you need is to ace a costume inspired by one of her lyrics to channel the best J Lo has given us through the years — aside from the naked dress trend [3], of course. We put together 10 creative ideas you can choose from this Oct. 31.
I Ain't Your Mama, Boy
What you need: This is your chance to slay in big ways. Put on your trendiest, most 2016-inspired look and graffiti a t-shirt with the title lyric. (You could also dress up as J Lo's 1960s alter ego in the video, complete with puffy dress and blond wig.)
What to say when someone asks what you are: Point at your t-shirt and say, "Lucky to have these curves . . . I ain't your mama."
Song: "Ain't Your Mama"
Dance Again
What you need: We say you take this old school, embrace a Dance Dance Revolution style (remember DDR?), and wear a paperboy hat, flared jeans, and your tightest top.
What to say when someone asks what you are: Explain that you drew inspiration from one of the best lyrics out there, "I wanna dance, and love, and dance again," and do your best Dance Dance Revolution choreography.
Song: "Dance Again"
That's the Lightning and the Thunder
What you need: A jean jacket, a lightning-bolt pin [5], a pair of jeans, and, of course, the attitude with which Iggy Azalea and J Lo carry themselves.
What to say when someone asks what you are: All you say is, "Have you seen her on the dance floor / She got the boom, shake the room / That's the lightning and the thunder," and then drop the mic.
Song: "Booty"
Don't Be Fooled
What you need: Embrace the '90s in a head-to-toe khaki outfit, all the best fake bling you have, and a paperboy cap.
What to say when someone asks what you are: "I'm real, I thought I told you," then shrug.
Song: "Jenny From the Block"
Just Put Your Name on the Dotted Line
What you need: Your most comfy outfit with a cardboard sign around your neck with (what else?) dotted lines. Make sure to carry a pen!
What to say when someone asks what you are: All you have to say is, "Take whatever you want, baby, let's ride / And whatever you won't do, let me decide / Just put your name on the dotted line" — warning: this might get awkward with strangers.
Song: "Get Right"
If You Had My Love
What you need: Here's your chance to become the DIY [6] master of your Halloween [7] party. Turn a white tee into a Valentine's Day card that reads: "If you had my love . . . "
What to say when someone asks what you are: "Well, if you don't know, then it means this love is not for you," and then do like the girl flipping her hair emoji and split.
Song: "If You Had My Love"
I've Spent All of My Life
What you need: Get yourself a "Goodnight Moon" t-shirt [8], then show up to a Halloween [9] party like you're in on a very big secret (because you are).
What to say when someone asks what you are: Embrace the role you were meant to play — the one where you're kind of just at the party because you have to be; if it were up to you you'd be watching Netflix — and say: "I have spent all of my life, waiting for tonight."
Song: "Waiting For Tonight"
Girls
What you need: A couple of your best girl friends, hot matching outfits, and lots of attitude.
What to say when someone asks what you are: Girls. Not the TV show. The song.
Song: "Girls"
Live It Up
What you need: You know that dress that's in the back of your closet and you just haven't found a reason to wear it? Halloween [10]'s the night. Dress up just because and embrace the fact that you're going to "Live It Up."
What to say when someone asks what you are: "Don't want your number, don't need your name."
Song: "Live It Up"
If You're an Animal Then Tear Up the Floor
What you need: Animal print — any kind of animal print will have you living up to J Lo standards.
What to say when someone asks what you are: "If you're an animal then tear up the floor" is all the explanation you need.
Song: "On the Floor"