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Halloween, but make it Fashion
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The strong shoulders and double-breasted shape are what got me. It works brilliantly for a very polished costume, but I’d wear it afterwards with slim trousers, a little dress or jeans.
Women's Black Double-breasted wool blazer | H&M GB
These have exactly the sharp oversized shape I want from statement black sunglasses. They’re dramatic without becoming novelty costume glasses, so obviously I’d wear them afterwards too.
Prada Symbole Sunglasses
I love the combination of the fitted corset shape and all the lace detail. The brown keeps it moodier than a typical romantic dress and I’d wear it with boots once Halloween is over.
UO Perfectly Victorian Lace Trim Corset Midi Dress
The soft pink, lace and corseted shape are very romantic without looking like an actual costume. I’d save this for parties and weddings afterwards rather than buying something disposable for one night.
Nerina Pink Lace + Georgette Corset Maxi Dress
The pink bouclé immediately gives you that polished, very put-together look. I also like that it’s a proper jacket you can wear afterwards with denim, black trousers or a little skirt.
Pink bouclé jacket
I like the woven finish because it makes the pink feel less sugary. It’s small and polished enough for an evening look but still easy to wear with normal outfits afterwards.
Maribel Woven Shoulder Bag
The corseted shape and soft pink are doing most of the work here. Add pearls and an elaborate hairstyle for Halloween, then lose the costume details and it’s simply a very pretty occasion dress.
House of CB | Womenswear designed in London.
This gives you the pearls without buying something that only works for one night. The little crystal Orb in the centre makes it unmistakably Vivienne Westwood.
Vivienne Westwood One Row Bas Relief Pearl Choker
The short fitted shape and soft blush colour immediately give you that stage-look feel. I’d keep the styling much simpler afterwards and wear it as a proper party dress.
Dorothy Mini Dress - Blush
These are unapologetically dramatic, which is exactly why I like them. They’re perfect with a tiny dress for Halloween, but I’d also wear them with a mini skirt and oversized knit.
White Platform Knee High Boots
I love that this feels more like a genuinely great fashion purchase than a costume piece. The simple shape lets the pony hair-effect leather do all the work.
COS Pony Hair-Effect Leather Mini Dress
These have the rounded Mary Jane shape without looking like fancy dress shoes. I’d wear them with a mini dress for the full 1960s look and then with skirts, tights and trousers afterwards.
Charles & Keith Leather Mary Jane Flats
The tartan makes the reference instantly recognisable, but it’s still a proper pleated mini rather than a costume skirt. I’d wear it afterwards with a black knit and loafers.
Banned Alternative Darkdoll Tartan Emo Mini Skirt
I love the mix of leather and patent on these. They work perfectly with a tartan mini, but they’d be just as good with socks, tights and a simple little dress.
Charles & Keith Leather & Patent Double-Strap Mary Jane Flats
Black velvet and lace already give you all the drama you need, so there’s no reason to buy an obvious vampire costume. I’d wear this again for a winter evening or party without changing a thing.
Tiff Black Velvet Lace Maxi Dress
I love the darker crystals on these. They give you just enough gothic detail for Halloween but they’re still small enough to become part of your normal jewellery afterwards.
New Petite Orb Earrings Vivienne Westwood