Last Minute Halloween Outfits That Aren’t Actually Costumes

Invited to a last minute Hallowe’en party? Not a fan of splurging on a flimsy-but-weirdly-expensive costume that you’ll probably never wear again?

Well, you’re in luck! I’ve pulled together some low-maintenance looks that, with a little extra effort, can be transformed in something truly spook-tacular. Best of all, you can easily repurpose these outfits after October, too!

From devilish red jumpsuits to witch-worthy black dresses, we’ve got everything you need to slay the Hallowe’en weekend.

Starry night

The starry print on this glam star & moon maxi dress is definitely subtle enough for everyday wear – but, if you have any glittery make-up or accessories lying around, you can use it as the starting point for an ethereal-celestial-goddess kinda vibe. After Hallowe’en, I’d layer this over a turtleneck and tights for all sorts of plans in my diary.

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Star & Moon Flowy Mini If By Sea | £56.00

Feline Fine 

An all-black outfit can work as the base for so many costumes – seriously! Simply add a hat and broomstick (hey, even an old mop will do) to embrace your inner Sabrina the Teenage Witch, or you could draw on some whiskers and go as cat instead. Once spooky season is over, style the Ida dress with knee-high boots and a biker for brunches and coffee dates.

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Ida High Neck Knitted Skater Dress Black By Girl In Mind | £38.00

Serving safari realness

Calling all die-hard procrastinators, I’ve got the purr-fect costume idea for you! (Ok, so leopards can’t actually purr, but you get the idea.) The comfy Jonah mini comes in loads of different colourways, but this green printed version is a great pick if you want to dress up as a leopard – just pair it with a minimal make-up look and animal ears!

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Jonah Mini Shirt Dress In Small Green Leopard By Dancing Leopard | £45.00

Dearly departed

This stunning ivory mini dress is not only ideal for a night out or swanky party, but you can also chuck on a veil and white face paint to create an easy ghost bride costume. Want something even more ghoulish? Get your hands on a bouquet of dried flowers and some fake blood to really ramp up the scare factor.

Vesper Juliette Ivory Mini Dress Vesper247 | £54.00

Devil in the details

I love the plunge neckline on this striking red jumpsuit, and it makes this one-piece the ultimate option for a sexy devil costume. All you need now are some pointy horns, lashings of red lippie and a pitchfork to complete the look. On less sinister occasions, I’d recommend metallic heels and a matching clutch.

Melita Plunge Wide Leg Jumpsuit Edie b. | £79.00
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