Be THAT Girl: Your Guide to Creating Iconic “It-Girl” Halloween Costumes for 2024

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Own this Halloween by creating an “it-girl” costume that complements your best features for that extra spooktacular glow. 

So, how do you transform into the It-girl of 2024? Wear your best colors! While you can tweak any costume to fit what colors look best on you, that is easier said than done! That’s why we have scoured the internet to find the most iconic women to dress up as this Halloween, in every season type. 

Why Color?

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It may sound a little funny, but you CAN look your best while dressed up as someone else. The biggest secret is COLOR. Everyone has different colors they look best in. Just like wearing the wrong foundation shade, wearing the wrong shade in your clothing can completely dampen your appearance. 

With all of the effort and money spent on finding the perfect costume, the last thing you want is to feel bad in a costume that makes you looked washed out, overpowered, or just down right spooky. 

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So, whether you are a Calm Summer or a Twilight Autumn, we scoured the internet for the perfect costume to highlight your natural coloring! 

Chappell Roan

Dressing up as Chappell Roan isn’t just a costume; it’s an event. As one of 2024’s breakout pop stars, channel your inner Midwest Princess by dressing up as one of her most iconic album covers to date. 

The softer color of this Corn Flower blue gown from Petal & Pup compliments any Summer.

While the color is less bold, the fun ruffles carry that iconic Chappell flare, making this dress the perfect dupe to suit Summer’s naturally muted palette.

 

This bold Santorini blue dress pacts the perfect punch to compliment Winter type’s high contrast coloring.

We love this Fashion Nova gown for the occasion.

 

For Springs, this shade of Blue Turquoise draws attention to their clearer color qualities. 

This Adriana Papell dress is the perfect dupe to dress up or down to recreate Chappells iconic dress.

 

We love this richer Laguna blue  version of Chappell’s dress for Autumns’ muted palette.

This sparkly gown from Fashion Nova gives all the drama needed to pull off Chappell’s iconic look.

  • Complete your look with this sash from Amazon, which allows you to customize the text with the iconic “Chappell” lettering.

Sabrina Carpenter

Become the iconic short n’ sweet singer we all know and love for Halloween! With her fresh, girly style and rhinestone-everything mentality, there is no better blonde to choose to portray this Halloween season.

 

We love this soft yellow dress to highlight the lighter features in any Summer’s coloring.

This dress from Pop Flex-Active is the perfect practical solution for a one-time event outfit. If you choose to wear this dress, be sure to add it to your workout-wardrobe rotation!

 

Rhinestones? Yes, please!

This Crisp White Fashion Nova dress is the perfect outfit for that iconic “it-girl” look from your Halloween to New Year’s party!

 

Want to keep it classic? Pick up this warm Pimento red dress from Target.

 

The timeless square-neck dress is the perfect addition to make a statement in any Autumn type’s wardrobe. 

Break out all the stops with this amazing dress from Etsy! This replica of Sabrina’s iconic cut-out corset is the perfect way to effortlessly let everyone know you are THE Sabrina Carpenter. 

We love this bright Glacier blue color to compliment a Spring type’s warm & clear coloring.
  • Finish the look off with the microphone of your choice. Get a lightweight foam microphone, or go more realistic by mimicking Sabrina’s iconic rhinestone mic.

Taylor Swift

We redact our previous statement… Taylor Swift is THE iconic blonde to choose as your it-girl costume this Halloween. As she continues to grace the world with her legendary Eras tour, Taylor Swift has been the music icon for Halloween costumes since 2006!

 

We love a good Lilac moment! This dress from Cider is a shorter version of her lilac “Speak Now” gown.

This shade of purple offers the perfect amount of color for Summer types without overpowering their muted natural coloring.

 

We could not pick a better color (or name) than Midnight Navy for any Winter type.

 

This deep blue tassel dress from Echoine is a showstopping piece that will boost any Winter’s dress collection.

 

Throw it back with one of Taylor’s most classic looks. 

This magical Gold fringe dress from Light in the Box will highlight any Autumn type’s warm coloring while adding a little extra sparkle.

 

 

This dress from Amazon features two shades of blue that are featured in Spring’s ideal palette. Major score! 

We love this T-shirt dress style, a glamorous yet comfy pick for any Spring type.  

Barbie (2023)

“Barbie” movie starring Margot Robbie left us with a new found sense of girl-hood while providing us with an amazing soundtrack and a plethora of iconic outfits to choose from (in several shades of pink to boot!). Thank you, Mattel!

What is a better “it-girl” outfit than the dress from Barbie’s opening musical number? 

This shade of sweet pink is perfect for Winter types to recreate this iconic gingham dress.

We love this 50’s inspired dress from Amazon to provide the perfect dupe for that classic Barbie look.

 

Summer types will also look amazing in this gingham moment, but in a slightly lighter shade of sweet pea-pink.

This is yet another Amazon find that will serve any Summer looking for “classic Barbie” this Halloween. 

 

Yee-haw! Western Barbie outfit is the perfect playful match for Spring types.

This warm, bright pink brings out the beautiful rosier tones in Springs coloring, drawing attention to their natural blush and lip color.

 

We can’t forget THE dancing queen, disco Barbie!

We love this jumpsuit from Lulus for all Autumns.

Gold is the go-to metal for any warm color type, so why not cover yourself in it from head-to-to? The warm golden glow from this outfit will be sure to harmonize with your warm features, while the extra bit of sparkle makes everything POP!

Sue from "The Substance" (2024)

What’s more iconic than taking a mysterious substance and becoming a shiny pink leotard-wearing aerobics tv-show host? YOU dressed up as her!

This horror movie has quickly gained a cult-following as it comments on societal beauty expectations of women. Major. Slay. (Literally…)

 

For those who want to perfectly match sue’s iconic leotard, this shiny pink one piece from Fashione Shanone is the perfect dupe!

 

Persian Rose is the perfect match for Winter types’ clear and cool coloring.

If you are looking for a little less shine and a little more coverage, this one piece from Hollister Co is for you.

 

Cherry blossom is a go-to color for any Summer who is looking to add the perfect amount of pink to their iconic Halloween costume or everyday workout routine.

 

Azalea provides the perfect peachy glow for Autumn types. This coral-toned pink will beautifully bring out blushy tones in any Autumn’s natural coloring.

We love this one piece swimsuit from Lands.  From from fall to summer, this practical pick is great for any Autumn’s closet. 

 

This Lululemon unitard is perfect for pumping up a Springs’ Halloween costume. 

Watermelon is our favorite hot pink shade for Spring types to portray this fiesty it-girl icon. 

Add to this iconic Halloween costume with star earrings in your best shade of metal. 

Sue’s aerobic look is nothing without her high ponytail. If you don’t have the length to complete this look, we love this hair piece from Amazon.
 
Finally, complete this look with the Substance that created out favorite “it-girl”. 
 
To create the container, we opted for a small empty craft vial. You can easily purchase these through Amazon, pick them up at your local craft store, or re-use any bottle you may have lying around your house.
 
For the substance itself, we love this tutorial by Learn Play Imagine using water beads and highlighters.
 
If you are nervous about the substance spilling out, opt for squeezing a few of these glow-in-the-dark hot glue sticks into the vial for a spill-proof option. 
 
 

Pearl (2022)

Nothing says “It-Girl Halloween” more than feminine rage. Pearl’s persistence and thirst for escaping a mundane way of life (not necessarily the way she goes about it though), marks her red dress worn in her chaotic audition scene, undoubtedly the most iconic outfit of the movie. 

We love this vintage-inspired dress from Amazon for Winters.

We opted for this beautiful red wine color for this iconic dress moment. 

For Summers, red can be a tricky color.

Summer types thrive in a muted color palette that does not overpower their muted natural coloring. 

The soft red color of cranberry” is traditionally the best option for Summer.

 

For this costume, we chose to opt for adding a little more pop color by choosing a dress in the color Mulberry that is a little brighter while still complimenting Summers’ cooler color palette.  

This dress from Orange Blossom Boutique is the perfect match for our color requirements!

 

Autumns, say hello to Pimento with this bright red dress from Light in the Box!

This is an exact dupe for Pearl’s iconic red dress. The warmer red color perfectly harmonizes with an Autumns’ warm natural coloring.

Springs thrive in slightly lighter colors than an Autumn type. That’s why we love this cherry red dress from Loft for Vivid and Sunlit Springs. 

*Note:  Copper Springs look best in a slightly bolder red, found in their shade Poppy Red on their color card. For an exact color match, try this brighter red dress from Annolty.

 

The dead giveaway for this costume is Pearl’s blue bow and braids.

Check out our selections of bows for each season:

 

Want to get a little more “spooky”? Incorporate her iconic axe into your costume! 

Pick this fake axe to carry around as a conversation starter for the night.

Don’t want to be holding something all night? Opt for this functional axe purse we snagged from a firefighter Halloween costume!

Lucy MacLean - Fallout (2024 TV Series)

This classic video game turned 16 time Emmy Nominated TV show is known for it’s strong female lead. Lucy is THE it-girl of the Wasteland, navigating a post-apocalyptic world in her blue and gold vault suit.

This blue bodysuit from Dance Supplies is the perfect shade of Deep Sea Blue, ideal for all Winter types.

Instead of gold accents, Winters should opt for yellow costume accents in the shade “Lemon Squeezy”. 

For those unfamiliar with the game series, these two colors nod to the iconic Vault Boy character illustration found throughout the Fallout games.

So whether you are wearing accents of yellow or gold, we promise you will be a recognizable costume!

Summer types look best in the color Soft Navy. We love this one-piece uniform that just so happens to be in the perfect shade of navy!

Moonlit and Sunlit Summers should add any accents in the color Lemon Chiffon.

For an exact color match, Calm Summers should go for the color Butter that is an ever so slightly warmer shade of yellow.

Fun Fact: Even though Calm Summers lean cooler in their natural coloring, they possess a combination of warm and cool tones.

 

Springs will look terrific in this Lapis one-piece running suit from Yeoreo. This bold blue hue will highlight any Spring types’ natural color clarity.

Since warmer color types look great in gold, Springs has the option to go with the TV show’s gold-accented suit or opt for the bright yellow shade of Lemon Drop to complete their costume!

Autumns should choose a softer, deeper teal for their choice of blue. We love this calming Twilight Teal coverall from Dickies. 

If you want the full Vault Suit effect, try layering this long-sleeved top from Amazon.

Just like Springs, Autumn types have the choice to add gold or yellow details. Autumns look best in the slightly softer yellow shade Maize.

For the accents, you have a couple of options that we’ll list below!

The most important accent is the “Vault Number” on the back of the suit. 

This can be tricky to re-create by hand, so we made a downloadable template of Lucy’s iconic number “33” below.

Click here to download the template.

Cut out the numbers to trace as a template or fill in like a stencil!

Strawberry Shortcake

We all know her, we all love her, but did we forget that Strawberry Shortcake is an absolute baddie? One thing is for sure, she likes strawberries, and she is going to make SURE we know that too.  Nothing screams “It-girl” more than a woman (or cartoon character) who knows what she wants and is not afraid to show it!

For Winter types, this classic strawberry costume is the cutest dress to wear under your frilly white smock.

To incorporate more pink into the look, we love this Sweet Tart pink barret. Of course, the iconic green striped socks are a no-brainer for completing this look!

For Summer types, we love this cranberry-colored dress from Francesca’s that can easily be incorporated into any Summers’ closet.

For Strawberry Shortcake’s wide-brim hat, we decided to go for a realistic version with this vintage-inspired straw hat that includes a perfectly color-coordinated cranberry bow. 

We also love this Sweet Pea pink apron and matching strawberry appliques to sew on the pockets, hat, or even place on the outside of your frilly white socks.

Autumns muted color palette also makes this softer version of Strawberry Shortcake a perfect twist on the typical costume!

This Peony pink puff-sleeve dress from Stradivarius is the perfect length to layer under this frilly Pimento red apron from Amazon. 

To match the accents on the apron, we chose to pair this look with an ivory and cream sun hat and adorn it with a set of matching Pimento red strawberry brooches

Finally, we decided to put a twist on Strawberry Shortcake’s classic socks with these polka-dot olive green and ivory crew socks from Amazon.

 

For a brighter look, we love this fun Watermelon pink tulle dress from Betsy Johnson. Spring types will also look amazing rocking this Cherry Red barret from Amazon. 

To pop the classic “strawberry-top” green into the costume, we love these kiwi green gingham bows to place on the hat, ivory lace apron or matching frilly socks.

Glinda - Wicked (2024)

Dress up as the most popular good-witch of them all, Glinda! This iconic character has been brought to life by Ariana Grande (also iconic) in the latest movie adaptation of Wicked.

 

For a perfect look to dress up or down, we love this strapless sweetheart dress from Target. Winter types will look enchanting in this cool, clear shade of Sweet Pink.

 

Summers will be getting a little more glittery in this Sweet Pea pink dress from Amazon. 

 

We love the extra elements of sparkle to create a truly magical Halloween look!

 

Autumns should opt for a peachier pink color, like this Peony pink dress from Amazon!

The soft neckline and hint of shimmer will bring out any Autumn type’s natural blush tones. 

 

Spring types look better in a lighter peachy-pink, seen in this classic satin dress from Fashion Nova.

This dress flares slightly below the natural waist, giving the shape a slightly vintage style. This silhouette is a perfect vintage reference to the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz.

A circular wand and tall, glamorous crown perfectly finish this iconic Halloween costume.

Summer and Winter types should opt for Glinda’s classic silver crown and wand

Autumn and Spring types will look just as magical in the gold spin-off of Glinda’s crown and wand.

Whether you choose to be a singing sensation or a horror movie maven, we hope our guide helps you navigate Halloween after receiving your color analysis!

 

Because, let’s face it, once you know your best colors, it’s hard not to notice when a color choice makes you look any less than amazing. 

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