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October 13, 2023

Halloween Costume Inspiration: Anna Wintour, Rachel Zoe and Man Repeller

Halloween is nearly two weeks away! Where has October gone? If you don’t have your costume finalized just yet, here’s some more outfit inspiration - this week, from our favorite industry forecasters.

1. Anna Wintour

As if you need a reason to dress as a Devil in (pseudo-) Prada.

Shop Anna Wintour: Tibi Tweed Dress / Faux Fur Coat / Vince Camuto Sunglasses

Suede Pumps (Available in 7 colors, $50/each) / Necklace (similar)

2. Rachel Zoe

The idea isn’t a new one, but it’s my all-time favorite style starlet costume.
AND, it justifies the purchase of that purrrfect leopard-print jacket. Right? Buh-nanas!

Shop Rachel Zoe: Faux fur Jacket / Maxi Skirt / Pussybow Blouse
Platform booties (they’re RZ brand!) / Earrings / Sunglasses

3. Leandra Medine (you know her as the The Man Repeller)
Suit up to spend your night romping around town as a familiar face from the front row of Fashion Week.

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Shop Man Repeller: Jacket (on sale) / Skirt - Leandra loves Cacharel, but here’s a more affordable piece) Necklace (top) / Necklace (right) / Shoes

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9 comments

Tereza on October 13, 2023 at 7:12 pm

These are really cool and fun ideas.

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Laura on October 13, 2023 at 9:52 pm

Love these ideas!!

Laura xo

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Mary Lane on October 13, 2023 at 10:11 pm

Love this post! I wish I could pull off the Rachel Zoe thing, but I'd have to get extensions and drop 30 lbs… not feasible with only 2 weeks til Halloween!

http://www.stylish3.com/marylane

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Dawn on October 13, 2023 at 10:23 pm

Great ideas! Dawn xo

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jill815 on October 13, 2023 at 11:15 pm

Great post, make mine the Anna!

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la petite fashionista on October 14, 2023 at 12:35 am

such cute inspiration! i've gone as RZ before. so much fun- the banana earrings are the perfect touch!!

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Fashion By Alicia on October 14, 2023 at 12:35 am

So fun!

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the Citizen Rosebud on October 14, 2023 at 3:36 am

Great ideas!

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Shybiker on October 16, 2023 at 9:17 am

Good ideas. You'd be recognizable as Wintour simply from her hair.

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