We’re down to Halloween crunch time and, if you’re like me, you don’t have a costume. And not because you’ve been too busy to shop your own closet for one or you’re uninspired by romantic-comedy-themed ensembles.
I bet Taylor Swift would be into romantic comedy themed costumes.
You’re just not that into Halloween and I get it. But speaking as someone who once ventured into a Halloween party in a normal outfit while every single other person was in some state of costumed attire…I felt weird. And kind of like a buzzkill, which was worse. But rest easy—there are ways of getting into the Halloween spirit without actually going full-costume. Because, you know what? It’s OK to half-ass it sometimes. (And maybe you can actually wear these pieces again, after October 31.)
Gem cat ears, $14, topshop.com
The feline is already the go-to last-minute costume (it’s sexy, it’s cute), but let’s break costume down even further to just the kitty ears. The bedazzled headband is festive and would make for a fun New Year’s Eve accessory in a couple of months.
Young Fabulous & Broke Blais minidress, $194, shopbop.com
No need to go with a complete face-obscuring skeleton costume when you can wear it on a LBD in a cool tie-dye print. Scary and sassy all at the same time—and it would look fab with a moto jacket.
Halloween sweater, $42, asos.com
Go just a smidge batty with adorable and subtle elbow patches on a neutral gray sweater. This one, you’ll definitely wear again.
Charlotte Olympia kitty flats, $595, nordstrom.com
Charlotte Olympia’s kitty smoking slippers are practically a 12-month staple, but they’re most relevant this time of the year. Plus, they could work double duty if you’re dressing up as Alexa Chung for Halloween.
Rib-knit sweater, $25, hm.com
Insta-pumpkin! (Extra props if you pair it with a green hat, like a pumpkin stem.)
