This Is What You Need to Create the Easiest Frida Kahlo DIY Halloween Costume

By Alessandra Foresto

Updated on 10/27/2017 at 4:25 PM

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Looking to honor one of your favorite artists and quite possibly the most badass woman to ever step on earth this Oct. 31? You only need a few pieces — some you might already own — to put together the easiest and most stylish take on Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

The basics for this DIY costume: flowers in your hair and lots of colorful jewelry, including tassel earrings and chunky beaded necklaces, paired with a boho maxi dress (or the perfect clashy combo of a shirt and skirt) with a shawl draped over and a touch of red on your shoes. Scroll ahead for the must-have items to create the best Halloween costume you'll ever wear. Then, check out these makeup tutorials that'll help you complete your Frida transformation.

— Additional reporting by Celia Fernandez

The Look

The Flower Crown

The Flower Crown

Charlotte Russe's Flower Crown Headband ($6, originally $7)

Party City's Flower Crown Headband ($10)

Red Rose Flower Crown Headband ($15)

Claire's Rosy Red Oversized Flower Crown Headwrap ($15)

The Jewelry

The Jewelry

Jose & Maria Barrera Pearl Chandelier Clip-On Earrings ($195)

Lulu Frost Multicolor Chandelier Earrings ($75)

Aris by Treska Tassle Hoop Earrings ($4, originally $14)

French Connection Delicate Linear Fringe Earrings ($23, originally $38)

Betsey Johnson Colorful Evil Eye and Fringe Earrings ($26, originally $38)

The Shawl

The Shawl

Vince Camuto Frayed Satin Pashmina ($32)

BHLDN Rue Pashmina Wrap ($48)

H&M Large Shawl ($13, originally $25)

The Necklace

The Necklace

Burst Your Buable Necklace in Matte Grape ($25)

Grand Bauble Necklace Set ($18, originally $24)

Malibu Beaded Necklace ($48)

Amrita Singh Bib Necklace ($35, originally $75)

The Clothing

The Clothing

Roper 0228 Slub Jersey Slouchy Tee ($15, originally $31)

Ariat Iwer Sleeveless Shirt ($14, originally $47)

Tatum Peasant Top ($116, originally $178)

Ganni Glenmore Paneled Floral-Print Satin Maxi Skirt ($280)

By Walid Nadine Floral-Print Silk Maxi Skirt ($426, originally $1,182)

ASOS Wrap Maxi Shirt in Floral Print ($56)

Lotus Maxi Skirt ($160)

Polo Ralph Lauren Camron Floral Wrap Dress ($299, originally $398)

Scarlett & Jo Hankerchief Floral Dress ($117)

Fraiche by J Floral Maxi Dress ($128)

Chetta B Floral Maxi Dress ($90, originally $128)

The Shoes

The Shoes

Mossimo Supply Co. Kady Pointed Toe Lace-Up Ballet Flats ($25)

Old Navy Classic Ballet Flat For Women ($16, originally $20)

Sam Edelman Felicia Flat ($100)

Me Too Audra Loafer Flat ($90)

Nicholas Kirwood Beya Leather Flat Mules ($425)

One-and-Done Costumes

One-and-Done Costumes

Peralta Project Frida Con Rolo Tee ($45)

Devinepaintings Frida Kahlo T-Shirt ($24)

Paola Gonzalez Frida Kahlo Tee ($24)

Art7decor Frida Kahlo Portrait II Tee ($24)

Natura Picta Frida Kahlo Hand Drawn T-Shirt ($22)