Haute N' Hauntin': How to Accessorize Any Halloween Costume
Well folks, it’s that ghoulish time of year again! Spooky season has finally returned. I know I’m not the only one who loves to dress up, and this year with TikTok providing more inspiration than ever, I know we are all fueled with the excitement and creativity to create some “killer” Halloween outfits that will have us looking scary good! Here is a list of accessories (with some you might already own) that will spice up your costume this Halloween!
Corsets
Corsets have not only become a staple wardrobe piece, but they have become an essential for any bad babe Halloween costume! Whether you decide to be a witch, a pirate, a cute pink bunny, or even a zombie bride, a corset can truly elevate the look and provide a more “dressed up” factor.
Gloves
Gloves are not only the perfect way to experiment with your inner princess, but they can really add a layer of creativity to any costume and they help give off whatever vibe you are trying to put out. Whether you choose silk, lace, mesh, or latex gloves, your costume is sure to be glamorous, and scary- duh!
fishnet stockings And Pantyhose
Fishnet stockings and/or pantyhose are an obvious essential for any cute and spicy wardrobe, but on Halloween, they can also be essential. If you’re wearing a skirt for a cute schoolgirl costume, but you’re afraid it looks too dull and boring, add some fishnet stockings or a matching colored pair of pantyhose underneath to give it something extra! And then you can save them for your next night out with your besties!
A Killer Hat
I know what you’re thinking: “a hat on Halloween must automatically translate to a basic witch costume, right?” But hey, there is nothing wrong with being a witch on Halloween if the hat is cute and seductive! A top hat, a beret, a pirate hat, or even a cowboy hat would be the perfect start to creating the best costume that will have all of your friends (and maybe even enemies) asking you for costume help next year, and every other year!
Scary Good Manicure
Nails are the perfect accessory to build any look on, and this goes for Halloween costume looks as well! So it does not matter if you're going for a blood-red, a shocking purple, overly orange, or a classic black nail look, it would still be the best way to make your hands match your costume, or lead them to be the inspiration for one instead!
Don’t forget Your Props
Probably the most important accessory on this list, props are the key to fully finishing a great and Instagram-worthy Halloween costume. Vampire teeth, a compelling masquerade mask, a pair of realistic-looking angel wings, or even just a bloody (fake blood I should hope) kitchen knife would complete your costume in literal seconds.
Even if you have no idea if you want to dress up or what you want to be this year, and you’re not too sure you have what it takes to pull off something killer without spending too much money, just look to this list of accessories that you may or may not have lying around your house, and create something that will literally make heads roll this Halloween!