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And just like that, Halloween is literally a week away. If you have last-minute party plans — or simply haven’t gotten around to thinking about a costume because, life — you’re in luck. This year’s biggest pop culture moments are both great outfit options and, more importantly, very easy to put together. In fact, you may have a few of these in your closet already.
Quite possibly the biggest no-brainer comes courtesy of FX’s The Bear. With the show’s third season still lingering on the minds of so many, give the people what they want by channeling your inner Carmy or Syd. The beauty of this look is that it’s about as comfy as it gets, consisting of jeans, a T-shirt, and a blue apron. Done and done.
For Emily In Paris fans, the show’s lead protagonist is also a cinch to replicate. All you need is a plaid skirt suit and red beret and you’re all set. Just be sure to brush off your Americanized French.
And music fans can also rejoice as singers like Sabrina Carpenter and Beyoncé are also top picks for Halloween this year. Just reach for that candy-colored mini dress or your favorite pair of cowboy boots to build out the respective looks.
Ahead, peruse some of the biggest pop culture-inspired looks of the year and consider your Halloween plans made.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice’s Lydia Deetz
Warner Bros. Pictures
The highly anticipated sequel to the cult ‘90s film is arguably 2024’s biggest blockbuster. Much of its appeal is how true to the original it is, especially in the fashion department. In addition to Beetlejuice’s signature striped suite, Lydia Deetz’s red wedding dress makes another appearance, solidifying its icon status in the zeitgeist. Get the look easily with a red lace gown and spiky updo.
Ruffled Lace Maxi Dress
Red Suede Pointed Toe Pumps
Reversible Crosshatch Leather Belt
Mayfair Bas Relief Earrings
Scorpio Zodiac Diamond Signet Ring
Brilliant Earth
The Bear’s Carmy Berzatto or Sydney Adamu
Courtesy of FX
It doesn’t get much easier than Carmy or Syd. Just through a basic blue apron over your favorite T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers and grab a frying pan to drive the look home. If you’re channeling Sydney, add in a brightly printed hair scarf.
The Box-Cut Tee in Essential Cotton
Essential Apron
The Ditcher Zip Ankle
No. 029 Maude Bandana
Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas
Converse
Taylor Swift
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If you can’t escape Taylor Swift’s constant presence at the Chief’s games, you might as well join her. Lean into the singer’s shameless devotion to Travis Kelce by rocking an oversized Kansas City tee with thigh-high black boots and top things off with T-Swift’s signature red lip.
Kansas City Chiefs Mesh Top
Women’s Ultrasturt Over The Knee Boots
x REVOLVE Individual 10 Back Seam Tights
Devon 18 in. Paperclip Chain Necklace
Le Phyto Rouge N°44 Rouge Hollywood
Sisley Paris
Wicked’s Elphaba or Glinda
Courtesy of Universal Pictures
Although the movie has yet to hit theaters, the craze around Wicked’s star duo is already in full force. Pay your own homage with your BFF or on your own with an all-black, pointy hat-infused look for Elphaba or a sugary sweet pink gown and tiara for Glinda.
Fawn Ruched Column Gown
Crooked Witch Hat
Joy Gown
Queen Crown
SEQUIN STAR COSTUME WAND
Zara
Sabrina Carpenter
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The “Espresso” vibes are still going strong for Halloween, so why not join in on the fun? Recreate Carpenter’s now-famous performance uniform of candy-colored mini dresses, knee-high metallic boots, and playful chokers. Extra points if you throw in an espresso cup prop.
Glitter Heart Slip Dress
Dot Tight
Metallic Knee Boots
Crystal Necklace
Porcelain Double Espresso Mug
Sur La Table
Emily In Paris’ Emily Cooper
Netflix
Say what you will about Emily In Paris’ plot, but the fashion is truly a feast for the eyes. Embrace the fun Parisian style with a plaid skirt set, Mary Janes, and (of course) a bright red beret.
Black Check Boucle Jacket
Black Check Boucle Mini Skirt
Du Jour Beret
Black Front Bow Heels
Sugarplum Crew Sock
Wilfred
Cowboy Carter Beyoncé
@beyonce
This was truly the year of Beyoncé, whose Cowboy Carter album singlehandedly put Western wear on on the fashion map. While the singer’s patriotic chaps will be hard to source, an all-white jumpsuit ill do the trick when layered over red and blue accents and topped off with an official Cowboy Carter sash and festive hat.
Martina Wrap Jumpsuit
Always Fits High-Leg Swimsuit
Cowboy Carter Sash
Solar Eclipse
Rockett Ruby
Chazlyn
