The history of Halloween dates back to the Celtic Festival of Samhain over 2,000 years ago. A celebration marking the end of the harvest and start of winter. What began as a ritual of change and transformation has evolved into a modern celebration of creativity, self-expression, and style. With Halloween fast approaching, we have compiled some spooky and fashionable ways to elevate your outfits.
There are endless ways to elevate your outfit in order to add that spooky flair for this festive season. Now, let’s take a deeper dive into some fun, easy ways to give your outfits the ominous twist this eerie season.
Shop Your Own Closet
Halloween is all about letting your inner ghoul out and coming up with the most nightmarish outfits, but buying an outfit you will only wear once isn’t always practical. Don’t let that spook you, though. Your own closet might already hold the perfect pieces for a frightful look.
- For a witchy and gothic effect, slip into your favorite little black dress and pair it with some sheer and meshy tights. Complete the look with black gloves if you have them and top it off with a witch hat, whether it’s a quick DIY or one you pick up from the store. Finish the whole look with dark, gothic makeup and soft wavy hair.
- If you share Wednesday Addams’ eerie and unsettling charm, why not embrace it for Halloween? Start with a white collared shirt layered under a black sweater for her signature monochrome look. For a dark cherry on top, style your hair in two simple braids and keep your makeup dull and muted. Finish the look with black boots or shoes to tie the whole outfit together.
- For all those craft girls out there, dress as a seamstress! All you need is a fun and flowy dress and some kind of belt to hold all your bobbins of thread. Spice up the whole look with some colorful makeup and accessories.
DIY
DIY-ing is a very versatile and creative way to make unique and innovative costumes. Completely one of a kind, as you are making it yourself! It’s perfect for last-minute outfits, and it also adds a sustainable touch to your Halloween look.
- For a quick and easy costume idea, you can channel your inner black cat energy. Pair an all-black outfit with DIY cat ears made from a plain headband and paper, or crochet them if you are feeling crafty. For the tail, use wire, papier-mâché, or scrap black fabric to bring the whole look together. Cute, spooky, and simple.
- For a fun and unique look, you could dress up as a paper doll. Wear a base outfit of your choice and cut paper outlines of your silhouette to your outfit. There are endless possibilities for this costume.
- If you have an old black and white t-shirt. You could cut the white T-shirt into a meshy spiderweb design in order to layer it on top of your black T-shirt. And tying everything together with some silver jewelry.
Makeup
Makeup opens up a completely different realm when it comes to fun and eccentric looks, perfect for the season of trick-or-treating. All you need is some makeup products, patience, and most importantly, a dream.
- For a simple yet eye-catching way to add a spooky touch, try playing with graphic eyeliners. They come in various colors and different mediums, so there is something for everyone, and they are perfect for beginners. Beginners can start with easy designs such as spiderwebs, stars, or playful clown-inspired eyes. These fun makeup looks add the perfect spooky appeal to your outfits.
- For those with a bit more makeup experience, step it up a notch with something more intricate and bold. Try the trendy leopard print using brown eyeshadows and liners, or go for something classic like the skull makeup look, which never fails to capture the eldritch Halloween vibe.
- For people who love experimenting and want to try something new this Halloween season, you can try SFX makeup. The possibilities are endless, and it allows you to create realistic wounds with gory details, which adds a creepy edge to the whole look. Start simple with scars or small cuts and slowly work your way up to even more complex and unnerving looks.
