This article was written in collaboration with www.klook.com.
While we all love dressing up during Halloween, it sucks to blow big bucks on costumes that you can only wear for one night. If you’re stuck on what to dress up as this year, let’s face it, no one dresses scary anymore! Avoid the awkward “what are you dressing up as again?” stares people give and replicate these 10 millennial TV show and movie characters and bring in those Instagram likes! Plus, these are all clothes you can wear on the other 364 days of the year!
1. Riverdale
If you haven’t heard of Netflix’s remake of the famous Archie comics series Riverdale, get out of your cave! Whether you’re going for the Betty’s iconic sweaters, Jughead’s signature black jackets or Archie’s varsity ensemble, here are some ways you can recreate these looks.
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DOROTHY PERKINS Black Monty Chelsea Boots S$63.90
TOPMAN Black Studded Denim Jacket S$219
TOPMAN Black Elevated Bomber Jacket S$103
BURTON Black Tyler Stretch Skinny Jeans S$63.90
TOPMAN Black Leather Track Chelsea Boots S$143
2. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is probably the rom-com of the year. Dress like Lara Jean Covey and you just might find your Peter Kavinsky this Halloween! The preppy look is not hard to achieve, think sweater, cute skirt and don’t forget your scrunchie and love letters!
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3. Mean Girls
On Wednesdays we wear pink and since October 31st falls on a Wednesday this year, you know what to do! Grab your friends and don your favourite pink outfits to have a totally fetch Plastic Halloween. Afterall, if your Halloween costume is not perfect, it’s literally social suicide.
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4. Harry Potter
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No Hogwarts uniform is complete without a robe, scarf and wand so go on and get your set from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, found in both Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood! Whatever House you’ve pledged your allegiance to, you’ll find your House scarf and robes for them here. Don’t forget to pop by Ollivanders for your wands.
If you’re heading to Universal Studios Japan, be sure to Klook your shopping coupon to enjoy some savings on your costumes.
P.S. You don’t have to be a Full Blood to Accio these Harry Potter inspired costumes.
5. Stranger Things
If you’re a fan of Stranger Things, you can’t miss paying a visit to the Stranger Things-themed haunted house in Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights! The house consists of 12 rooms that are almost exact replicas of the actual show set. Step into the Upside Down, Hawkins Lab and even the Byers homes. Be sure to Klook your Halloween Horror Nights tickets to skip the queues!
It’s not difficult to dress like Eleven from Stranger Things. Here’s how to achieve the look and don’t forget to have boxes of Eggo Waffles in hand! Plus, since Eleven barely speaks throughout the entire series, you don’t even have to worry about breaking character.
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6. Glow
If you haven’t binge watched Netflix’s Glow, you definitely need to start! Honestly if all wrestling outfits were as beautiful as Liberty Belle’s, sign us up to be professional wrestlers. Approach your Halloween outfit with as much tenacity as these wrestlers and we guarantee you’ll sparkle!
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7. Game of Thrones
Winter is coming and there’s no better way to welcome winter than dressing like you’re the mother of all dragons, Daenerys Targaryen. Complete your look with a pair of lace up gladiators, braids and some huge-ass dragon eggs.
P.S. Dragons not included.
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8. Wonder Woman
Turning up in the Wonder Woman costume is so 2017 but that doesn’t mean you can’t cop any of Gal Gadot’s looks from the movie. We think the classic spy look, topped off with a trench coat and fedora is all you need to look chic!
9. Scream Queens
The Chanels from Scream Queens are nothing without their fur coats! Of course if you’re dressing up as these fashion icons, you can’t skimp out on their signature pieces. Celebrate the perfect Chanel-o-ween complete with your best resting b**** face.
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10. Despicable Me
Who can forget these yellow little balls of mischief! The minions of Despicable Me are the perfect thing to dress up as this Halloween. Pair your outfit with a cheeky attitude and a love for all things banana and you’re all set.
Can’t get enough of all things minions? Head to the Minion Park in Universal Studios Japan and experience minion mayhem! Don’t forget to take home a minion popcorn bucket filled with banana popcorn.
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Halloween parties to crash!
Now that you’ve got your costumes all sorted out, head on to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore for a spooktacular time in the haunted houses, including one specifically themed after Stranger Things! HHN will be open for the first time this year on Halloween day itself so there’s no reason not to visit!
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Contest ends 25th October 2018. GOOD LUCK!
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