20 Little Black Dress Halloween Costumes
Take the most versatile piece in your wardrobe and make it your costume with this inspiration.
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Trends come and go, but the little black dress will forever be a wardrobe hero. The closet classic is not only versatile, seasonless, and perfect for black-tie weddings and year-round affairs, but it also comes in handy for last-minute Halloween costumes. Whether you want to channel Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's, emulate a flapper girl of the Roaring Twenties era, or recreate Princess Diana's iconic revenge dress moment, there are tons of styles you can wear on October 31 and beyond. Ahead, 20 of the best little black dress Halloween costumes to give a go this year.
Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's
We know, we know, you thought of this one already. But recreating Holly Golightly's iconic Hubert de Givenchy dress is never a bad idea, so go for it! Bonus: It's an excuse to have a croissant with you all night. Trick or treat!
Coco Chanel
The real fashion lover's costume is all about jewelry and attitude, which means you can write off Chanel's favorite Verdura Maltese Cross cuffs as a Halloween expense. Your accountant will understand.
Posh Spice
This outfit could not be more appropriate for the Spice Girls' 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter of a century of us all not-so-secretly wanting to be Victoria Beckham. It's a minimal one so don't forget the platforms and microphone to land the look.
Flapper
A drop-waist LBD, small heels, and Art Deco jewelry (brooches and long strands of pearls galore), make this costume an easy one to improvise from your closet.
BABEYOND 1920s V Neck Beaded Fringed Great Gatsby Dress
BABEYOND 1920s V Neck Beaded Fringed Great Gatsby Dress
Madame X
Tell us you're an art history buff without telling us you are an art history buff. This elegant woman caused quite a scandal when John Singer Sargent painted her with a strap slightly off the shoulder (he later re-painted it to its prim and proper place). Swap out the straps of a dress with delicate chains, sweep your hair into an updo, and if you are really feeling wild, let one strap slip just so...
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
The woman was a legal legend, but her ability to accessorize should also be recognized. Layer an elaborate collar (a paper one is fine if you are in a pinch) over a black dress along with Ginsberg's signature specs and a pair of classic earrings.
Dress the Population Pilar Mixed Media Long Sleeve Dress
Dress the Population Pilar Mixed Media Long Sleeve Dress
Tina Turner
Celebrate Tina Turner's legacy with a spotlight stealing LBD with thigh-high slits—all the better to dance the night away.
Princess Diana in the "Revenge Dress"
Fans of The Crown know that this dress is coming up soon and big time. Don't forget the choker, black sheer tights, and a good dose of blue eyeliner to go with it.
Morticia Addams
"Darling, I always wear black," Morticia Addams purred. And what more recognizable LBD costume than this? It also works well for a group costume—or maybe Wednesday Addams for a gothic twist on Mommy and me costumes?
The Ladies of Sexy and the City
It's hard to imagine Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda in 90s minimalism, but we have it on the record. Grab your friends and make sure to keep the signature hairstyles on point.
Maggy London Illusion Yoke Crepe Cocktail Dress
Maggy London Illusion Yoke Crepe Cocktail Dress
Olivia Hosken is the deputy managing editor of House Beautiful, where she oversees operations across the brand's print and digital platforms. She also writes about design and architecture and was previously the style & interiors writer at Town & Country and the managing editor of Dwell.
MaryKate Boylan is Town & Country’s Senior Fashion Editor, writing about all things fashion and jewelry.
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