Every year, the return of Halloween sees thousands of people trawling through fancy dress shops, all eager to find something spooky or witty to wear. From the frightfully scary to the most weird and wonderful, we have certainly seen plenty of costumes over the years.
But what if the thought of dressing up fills you with dread? Instead of hiding away at home in the dark, waiting for the trick-or-treaters to leave your doorstep, why not get involved in your own way?
Whatever your plans are for October 31st – a dark-themed dinner party, a frightfully fun night on the town with your pals, or even a late night movie screening – there are plenty of ways for you to embrace the festivities with your dress code.
Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of scarily good outfit suggestions for you to try out this season. Check them out below!
1. All black everything
Style notes: Finally, a chance to wear all black! Flattering and super chic, you can show off your dark side this Halloween with this silky satin blouse. Complete with your go-to black jeans and simple heels for an effortlessly easy look.
Yours London Satin Animal Print Wrap Top (Style no: 156648 – £36.99)
Black ‘Luxe Control’ Slim Leg Jeans (Style no: 142222 – £39.99)
Black Mule Heeled Sandals (Style no: 154005 – £26.99)
2. Opulent Velvet
Style notes: Autumn is that time of year where we can dust the cobwebs off our favourite velvet pieces and slide them to the front our wardrobes. Channeling images of crystal balls and tarot cards, wearing velvet will give a nod towards Halloween without making you look like you’ve gone overboard.
Lovedrobe Black Burnout Velvet Prom Dress (Style no: 139044 – £75.00)
Black Cross Front Platform Sandals (Style no: 154107 – £33.99)
3. Give It Some Glitter
Style notes: Great for the party season, mixing silver glitter with black mesh fabrics gives a glamorous witchy allure, without making you look like you’re in fancy dress. You can never have too much sparkle, so grab all those glittery accessories and you’re good to go!
Hell Bunny Glittery Mesh Cosmic Dress (Style no: 138935 – £74.99)
Silver Glittery Peep Toe Heels (Style no: 154033 – £33.99)
Black Glitter Fold Over Clutch Bag (Style no: 152731 – £15.99)
4. Wild Thing
Style notes: Fed up of putting the same cat costume on every year? Why not amp up the glam and swap for animal print? Already on-trend for this season, just match with a pair of PU leggings and strappy heels for instant sophistication.
Animal Print Cold Shoulder Top (Style no: 134456 – £23.99)
Black PU Leggings (Style no: 142229 – £19.99)
Black Heeled Sandals (Style no: 154174 – £29.99)
5. Novelty Lover
Style notes: And for those who still love the fun of Halloween dress-up, here are our top novelty picks. Without going overboard on the fancy dress, these pieces will embrace the frightfully fun festivities, whilst ensuring you look fabulous!
Black & Orange Halloween Swing Top (Style no: 133013 – £21.99)
Hell Bunny Black Rose & Cobweb Sabrina Dress (Style no: 138930 – £59.99)
Black Halloween Witch Top (Style no: 133014 – £21.99)
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