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3 More Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by the Runways

Last Updated on February 28, 2019 by Sophia - Ohio University
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For fashion fans, Halloween isn’t just a holiday – it’s an excuse to get creative, whimsical and stylish. And as I discussed in my last post, 3 Stylish Halloween Costumes Inspired by the Runways, the couture runways are an amazing source of outrageous, stylish costume ideas.

With Halloween less than two weeks away and with the high demand for more after last week’s post, I decided to supply you with three more costume ideas inspired by the runways. Keep reading for 3 stylish runway-inspired Halloween costumes.

Look #1: Mother Nature

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This crochet and fringe look from Gaultier’s Spring 2010 couture collection has a lush, earthy feel. The tree-like hat combines with the model’s bohemian braids to create a look that screams mother nature.

Getting the Look

Halloween costume idea: Mother Nature

{Skirt, Top, Scarf, Bracelet, Sandals, Garland, Necklace}

To create a Mother Nature costume, start with a green maxi skirt. Pair it with an earthy top like this colorful tank. Next, keep your accessories Earth-themed – a green leafy scarf, wooden necklace and leaf bangle are perfect examples. Finish the look off with natural sandals and top it all off with a flower headpiece. If you want to make your costume even more earthy, carry around fake flowers or stick leaves in your hair.

This costume is super easy to make, and the best part? You can find pieces in your own backyard (literally).

Look #2: Sassy Sailor

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Gaultier created a classic yet sassy sailor look in his Fall 2009 couture collection. The high-waisted pants pair perfectly with the striped sweater to create a simple yet statement-making outfit. The nautical hat is my favorite part and really creates the “Hello, Sailor” vibe.

Getting  the Look

Halloween costume idea: Sailor

{Top, Pants, Necklace, Hat, Wedges, Broach, Earrings, Bag}

To get your sailor costume going, start with a red striped shirt and pair it with high-waisted sailor pants. Accessorize with nautical accessories like an anchor necklace, knotted earrings, a nautical broach and a sailor striped bag. Top it off with a sailor hat and don’t forget the Sperry wedges!

If you want to put a fun twist on the classic sailor costume, try it from a vintage angle, incorporating pinup girl hair and makeup. Check out this tutorial for a ’50s sailor makeup look.

Look #3: Ringmaster

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This Christian Dior look from the 2010 couture collection is perfect inspiration for a fierce costume. The red blazer, black gloves and top hat with black veil practically scream “Ringmaster!” However, in this case, we aren’t talking sexy Britney Spears-esque ringmaster (although you could go that route, too) but rather a classic vintage ringmaster look, a la Water for Elephants.

Getting the Look

Halloween costume idea: Ringmaster

{Blazer, Hat, Cane, Shirt, Skirt, Gloves, Booties}

To get this classic ringmaster look, start with a ruffled white shirt and pair it with a bright red cropped blazer. Next, add a grey plaid skirt and black booties. Accessorize with a pair of black leather gloves, a mini top hat and veil headband. And don’t forget a cane accessory so you can keep the circus tame! Finish off with a bold red lip.

Your thoughts?

Which costume idea is your favorite? What other costume ideas would you like to see? What will you be going as for Halloween? Tell us in a comment!

Tags : Dior, Fall, Halloween, halloween costume ideas, Holidays

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Originally published on October 19, 2011
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  1. Cary says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:07 am

    Ring master is genius!!! Great idea!

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  2. brittany says

    November 6, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    wtf! I was going to be a ringmaster! I thought I had an original idea but this kind of ruins it for me. I don’t want to run into any other ringmasters at parties. I guess I have to think of something different now.

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  3. Jenny in Jacquard says

    November 6, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    I can’t believe some of the looks that come off the runway (i.e. the crazy sunglasses in the very top image). Well at least they make for great costume inspiration. I particularly love mother nature — might as well snag that directly off the runway and wear it as the costume itself!

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  4. Kaitlyn says

    November 6, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    I love the ringmaster idea! Such a cute costume that would be so easy to make yourself!

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  5. Arianna says

    November 6, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    I dressed up as Mother Nature last Halloween, and everyone thought I was a salad . 🙁

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  6. Ally says

    November 6, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    I love the mother nature idea! It’s so creative, and pretty

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  7. liza says

    November 6, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    I actually really like the mother nature one! if we celebrated halloween in my ountry I ould totally dress up as that!

    Reply
  8. Kelly Glenn says

    November 6, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    LOVE that these are not slutty costume ideas:))) girl power

    Reply
  9. Hannah says

    November 6, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    the third one reminds me of Brendon Urie in ‘I Write Sins Not Tragedies’ 🙂

    Reply

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