11 Easy Celebrity Halloween Costume Ideas
Cop the styles of Bey and more stars on the cheap.
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Beyoncé - If you’re still grappling with what to be for Halloween this year, don’t worry: We got you! Check out our breakdown of easy and affordable celebrity-inspired costume ideas. By Britt Middleton This look is so easy to replicate you will wish you thought of it sooner. Print out a picture from your Instagram page and attach it to a large poster board. Cut out a space for your face and get ready to work your best selfie like Bey. (Photo: Beyoncé via Instagram)
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Kerry Washington (as Scandal’s Olivia Pope) - You probably already have Olivia’s go-to pieces in your closet. Make the look authentic by designing your own White House ID to wear with your outfit, and keep your cell phone handy — you need to look available for when the next scandal breaks! (Photo: ABC)
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Drake - Drake’s “Nothing Was the Same” tee may have been a means to promote his new album of the same name, but it’s also a cheap and easy Halloween look to recreate. Grab some iron-on white letters, a plain black tee, and style the look like Drizzy with a classic snapback. (Photo: Instagram/ChampagnePapi)
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Beyoncé - To capture Bey’s look, you might have to get creative by scouring consignment shops for sequin suit separates and taking the pieces to a tailor for fitting. You can also buy sequin fabric yourself and enlist the help of a sewing-savvy friend for a completely original look. (Photo: Photopress/Splash News)
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2 Chainz - Got two thick, gold chains? You’re already halfway there to complete this look. As 2 Chainz is a big fan of bold prints, check around vintage shops in your town for flashy ensembles in a similar style. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for MTV)
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Rihanna - For her racy new music video, the "Pour It Up" singer dons a Marilyn Monroe-inspired wig in platinum blonde and a sexy jumper. Bring along a fur shawl for greater effect and top it all off with loads of costume jewelry. (Photo: Instagram/badgirlriri)
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Wendy Williams - Grab your favorite body-conscious dress, platform heels and a chic wig, and you’ll be spilling the tea like our favorite gossip diva in no time. How you doin’! Bonus: Add a microphone with a DIY Wendy Williams Show logo. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian - A flowy dress emulates Kim’s post-baby style while dramatic overcoats, patent combat boots and layering scarves make up Yeezy’s essentials. Bring baby North along to the party too, but be sure to keep her shielded from the prying eyes of the paparazzi, for the full effect. (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
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CeeLo Green - Week after week, CeeLo entertains and delights with his festive getups on The Voice. This season, it’s all about the full-head henna tattoo. Cop his look by enlisting a friend to help draw your henna design. Grab a red leather jacket (and pants, if you’re feeling bold) and a classic pair of shades, and you’re good to go. (Photo: Trae Patton/NBC)
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Naya Rivera (as Glee’s Santana Lopez) - While Santana has since graduated from William McKinley High, her red-hot Cheerios look will always hold a special place in our hearts. Recreate it by hunting around second-hand shops for a basic cheerleading costume (you can pick up pom-poms at a party store). Slick your hair up into a high ponytail, and you’re ready to rally for William McKinley High. (Photo: courtesy Fox)