5 LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES THAT ARE ACTUALLY COOL

Halloween costumes often fall by the wayside because they require us to buy pieces we’d never wear again. Not this one. A baby deer (or fawn, if we’re being Attenborough about it) is the ideal way to tap into animal print, one of autumn’s biggest fashion trends, using pieces that are already on your wishlist. Add some subtle face paint and a pair of ears, and you’ve got an easy Halloween costume that’s as stylish as it is low-effort.

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01: Topshop knitted deer print fitted short sleeve t-shirt in brown, £30
02: ASOS DESIGN hair on leather grab bag in deer print, £28 (back soon)
03: ASOS DESIGN hair on leather pillbox hat in deer print, £44

The Devil Wears Prada 2 has put everyone’s favourite magazine editor back in the headlines – but Miranda Priestly has always been an icon. From the blacked-out sunglasses to the elaborate coats and razor-sharp heels, this The Devil Wears Prada Halloween costume idea is an instant classic. Plus, you’ll have plenty of one-liners to play with. That’s all.

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01: Mango faux leather pencil midi skirt in black, £35.99
02: Topshop longline faux fur coat in cow, £130

03: Moschino cat eye sunglasses in black - BLACK, £201

04: Topshop Gaia folded clutch with hardware in off white, £30
05: ASOS DESIGN Surprise hair on real leather kitten heeled mules in red, £42 

If traditional Halloween costumes aren’t really your thing, why not take the gothic route? 31 October is prime time to pull out your best black pieces, from sculpted leather tops and jackets to sheer tights and platform boots. This understated aesthetic feels elevated and mysterious, so you can skip the trick-or-treaters and head straight to date night if you prefer. Consider it a last-minute Halloween outfit idea that doesn’t actually look like a costume.

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01: Topshop Carlie medium clutch with hardware in black, £30
02: Noisy May high neck faux leather asymmetric top in black, £35
03: AFRM Calla faux leather high rise fitted capri trousers co-ord in black, £98
04: Clinique Almost Lipstick - Black Honey, £25
05: Topshop Nina toe thong heeled sandal in black, £36

The back-to-school energy of autumn never leaves you, even as a fully fledged adult. Nobody captures this wholesome spirit quite like Pamela Anderson. The star has embraced the soft life with her expansive vegetable garden, sharing snippets of sunlit mornings and outdoor coffees on Instagram. If you fancy going down the gentler route this spooky season, reach for a basket bag, straw hat and cosy knitted jumper to conjure the spirit of Pam – and consider your celebrity Halloween costume sorted.

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01: Tommy Hilfiger summer shop straw hat in natural, £85
02: ASOS DESIGN woven check boxer short in brown & blue, £20
03: AWARE chunky cable knitted oversized jumper in cream, £45
04: Mango Teen raffia cross body bag in beige, £39.99

It’s been a big year for the boot-wearing, whip-slinging cowgirl. From Ella Langley’s breakout hit Choosin’ Texas to the outpouring of love for the late Dolly Parton, Southern charm is having a moment. The best part? Cowboy hats and boots are likely already knocking about in your wardrobe – especially if you attended a Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter or Harry Styles concert in the past few years. Add denim, a Western-inspired shirt and a little attitude, and you’ve got an easy women’s Halloween costume with minimal effort.

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01: Glamorous western knee boots in black and tan, £55
02: My Accessories studded cowboy hat in black faux suede, £24
03: ASOS DESIGN western cotton bandana in navy, £12
04: Levi's low waisted denim shorts in light blue, £55
05: Muse Assembly broderie anglaise asymmetric bandeau top in white, £60