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5 Iconic Costumes In Your Closet

Undergo a transformation and let your alter ego loose! Here are a few easy divas to pull off by Halloween.
By Réneise Francis · Updated October 27, 2020
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1960’S : EARTHA KITT

Undergo a transformation and let your alter ego loose! Here are a few easy divas to pull off by Halloween.

If you’re feeling daring whip out a black jumpsuit, a pair of thigh high boots and elbow length gloves to pull off a sexy catwoman look like Eartha Kitt.

French Connection sequin jumpsuit, $255, nelly.com
Bebe thigh high boot, $270, shopakira.com
Gold collar necklace, $18, nastygal.com
Calvin Klein gold belt, $31, macys.com
Elbow length gloves, $198, kennethcole.com
Black glitter cat ears, $8.50, claires.com
Sequin eye mask, $6, accessorize.com
 
5 Iconic Costumes In Your Closet
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1970’S : PAM GRIER

If you’re in a bohemian spirit all you need is a pair of bell bottom jeans and a crop top to be as foxy as our favorite retro vixen Pam Grier.

Tie crop top, $32, easy.com
Bell bottom jeans, $76, only.com
Dark brown belt, $37, suitsupply.com
Fringe suede boot, $110, zappos.com
Lauren Ralph Lauren, gold hoops, $25, 6pm.com
Brush metal cuff, $33, lorisshoes.com
 
5 Iconic Costumes In Your Closet
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1980’S : GRACE JONES

If you feel like channeling your inner bossy dominatrix side like Grace Jones, just pair your classic black blazer with a pair of black leggings and a vampy red pump.

Tux blazer, $29.99, stylemoi.nu
Biker leggings, $32, hm.com
Motocycle gloves, $94, bcbg.com
Jessica Simpson red pump, $80, heels.com
Black aviators, $13, amazon.com
YSL Rouge Pur Couture The Mats lipstick, $40, selfridges.com
 
5 Iconic Costumes In Your Closet
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1990’S: AALIYAH

If you feel like just kicking it, go for a sporty look like Babygirl Aaliyah. Just throw on your boyfriend jeans, a sports bra and the quintessential Hip Hop boot – Timberlands. A pair of briefs with a logo waistband will really drive the look home.

Boyfriend jeans, $125, jcrew.com
Nike sports bra, $37, kohls.com
Men’s shelled synchilla jacket, $129, patagonia.com
Tommy Hilfiger stripe brief, $24.50 (pack of 2) macys.com
Timberland 6″ boot, $180, shop.timberland.com
5 Iconic Costumes In Your Closet
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2000’s: NICKI MINAJ

If you want something quirky like our Harajuku Barie here, get a bold color fitted blazer, a pilot cap, a fun bustier and you’re good to go!

DKNY pink blazer, $315, stylebop.com
Picnic lady bustier, $70, sundancebeach.com
Pilot hat, $8.43, prop4shows.co.uk
White riot skinny jeans, $69, hudsonjeans.com
Rosa-S bootie, $36, zooshoo.com
Christian Louboutin nail color, $50, sephora.com
 
5 Iconic Costumes In Your Closet