If you’re going to do a couples’ costume this year, you better commit. Not just to the individual pieces that help make the below duos more myth than mortal, but to channeling their attitudes and essences that we, as regular humans, lack. (Unless you’re also a world-renowned human rights lawyer, and in that case, carry on.)
But while all very fancy, these dream-teams still share a knack for originality. (Despite what any tabloid would have us believe, they’re not just like us.) After all, Kanye and Kim may dress almost exclusively in black and denim, but they’ve kept the monochromatic interesting through leather dress pants and plunging necklines. Meanwhile, Beyoncé and Jay Z were On the Run this summer in fishnets, bodysuits, and whatever it is Jay Z was wearing (Tom Ford, I guess – but next to Beyoncé, who cares), and Brad and Angelina avoided wedding clichés thanks to their kids’ contributions to the Jolie-Pitt wedding dress. Amal and George? Their briefcases, blazers, and mini-dresses evoke mid-century Hollywood, while Kylie and Kendall brought dress slits to new heights at this year’s MMVAs.
So for one night, know that you and the person you love (or like, or need to dress up alongside for contest purposes) can have it all. Minus the actual magic that holds these people together, here’s everything you need.
Leather pants: Considering Kanye is the inventor leather jogging pants, anybody who’s dressed up like him is legally obligated to promote leather jogging pants. (Or at least their plastic equivalent).
Kanye West Drop Men’s Leather Pants ($43, aliexpress.com)
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Black lace dress: Kim Kardashian takes risks, and so must you. That’s why Halloween is the perfect time to attempt her affinity for form fitting dresses in black, beige, or lace through a knock-off (you can probably even wear again). Bonus points if you can find it in the Kim Kardashian game.
An iPhone: This applies to both of you. Because without an iPhone, you can’t tweet, you can’t take selfies, and you can’t play Kim Kardashian Hollywood. Don’t have one? Fear not: for about $11, you can adopt a toy model and drop it all you want. K-stars abound.
A deep V-neck t-shirt: What goes with leather pants? Two things: 1) As many gold chains as you can find, 2) a deep V-neck t-shirt that draws all attention to the aforementioned accessories (which can be picked up at any Value Village). You can even pick one up for cheap and cut it as low as you want.
Fur Coat:We’re sorry, Kim, but sometimes Kanye is just so much more fun to dress up. Or at least that’s the story we’re going to stick to when plugging a $249 faux fur coat that looks just as good as Mr. West’s real version
Bodysuit: While the real-deal was Versace (please don’t spend thousands of dollars on Halloween, anybody), you can pick up a more affordable version at Nordstrom.
Les Coquines Leather and Lace Body Suit ($159, nordstrom.com)
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Fishnets: As if Beyoncé would wear a bodysuit without tights underneath. Pick up a pair of your own and embrace practicality.
Capezio Professional Fishnet Tight with Rhinestones ($59, capezio.com)
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American flag t-shirt: It may not be exactly like Jay Z’s Givenchy equivalent, but you’ll be wearing a black blazer overtop and only a monster would call you out, so enjoy this $27 investment.
Chor Vertical American Flag Men’s T-Shirt ($28, theflagshirt.com)
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Beanie/sunglasses: How dare anyone suggest you attempt a Jay Z costume without his customary accessories? Fight back with a black Yankees chapeau from and a pair of American Eagle sunglasses– unless you already own Ray Ban’s. Then you know what to do.
New Era NY Yankees Beanie Hat ($43, asos.com)
American Eagle Outfitters Sunglasses ($18, ae.com)
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Mesh face mask: No, Beyoncé didn’t do it, but you can make like Tyra Banks and DIY this Halloween by making your own fishnet face mask. Otherwise? Be careful which computers you’re typing “fishnet face mask” onto, and godspeed.
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Kendall & Kylie Jenner
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High-Slit DressIf you want to channel Kendall’s affinity for higher-than-thigh-high dress slits , you’re going to want to pick up this $32 equivalent (although slightly less scandalous), which is far less than Ms. Jenner paid for her’s
Catching Long Sleeve Shirred Waist Dress ($32, rosewe.com)
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Orange mini dress: Kylie Jenner brought it in a Nicolas Jebran beaded orange mini dress at the MMVAs, but you’re absolutely not expected to do the same this Halloween. Instead, go DIY and pick up a sleeveless style that you can bead yourself.
Leather bomber: But maybe the best thing about Kylie and Kendall is that they, on days when we’re blessed, dress exactly the same. Enter: this (faux) leather bike jacket from H&M, that comes in whatever size you need (and you can wear forever and ever).
High rise denim shorts: But the jacket means nothing unless you’re both committed to high-rise denim shorts. Specifically, committed to Kendall & Kyle’s literal brand of high-rise denim shorts, which we’re all pretty positive they wear as well.
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High Rise Tack Fray Shorts ($65, pacsun.com)
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Sheer button-up blouse : For tucking into high rise-anythings, for wearing under leather jackets, and for playing the backdrop to jewelry and whoever your other half is. (Seriously: stand next to her all evening. Otherwise you’ll just look like a fashionable person who went to a Halloween party.)
Floral dress: Amal Clooney is superior to everything, so consider it your duty to channel her boss-ass self by investing in a Ted Baker sixties-inspired mini-dress. Or, head to Etsy and pick up a legitimate vintage number for a fraction of the cost. (What would Amal do?)
Briefcase: Because if you think Amal got to where she is by standing around at a Halloween party looking awesome, you’ve got another thing coming. Pack that ‘case up with documents and remind yourself there’s work to be done.
A grey suit: A grey suit commands attention, but not all of it. This is key if you’re going to be standing next to Amal, who will be on the receiving end of praise and admiration all night, and you don’t want your suit to detract from that.
Toy Oscar: A prop with a purpose: the first, to elevate one’s status to that of a human rights lawyer/children’s defender. The second: to remind everybody that George Clooney is just an actor. Just. An. Actor. ($10.95)
Long, white dress: If Angelina can wear a white wedding dress for a day, you can too. The difference? Yours won’t be Versace, but you should never wear Versace to a party filled with face paint, anyway. Not when you can wear a discount dress from ASOS.
(PREP) Crayola markers: If not for the kids’ drawings on her dress, Brad and Angelina’s wedding looks would’ve seemed safe. But safe they are not, so take the same risk by drawing all over your own white dress
Black suit: You’re lucky, person-going-as-Brad, because all you need is a suit. (In fact, he wore one he already owned.) So that being said, any style will do, but if you don’t already have one kicking around, H&M has jackets for $80 and any other suit piece you need.
Cabbage patch kids and/or dolls of your choosing: Brad and Angelina have more children than people attending the party you’re going to. You stock up on dolls (if you don’t want to spend $9 – $50 on new ones, you can find second-hand toys at most Value Village stores), you bring them with you, and you make sure you leave with as many as you came.
But while all very fancy, these dream-teams still share a knack for originality. (Despite what any tabloid would have us believe, they’re not just like us.) After all, Kanye and Kim may dress almost exclusively in black and denim, but they’ve kept the monochromatic interesting through leather dress pants and plunging necklines. Meanwhile, Beyoncé and Jay Z were On the Run this summer in fishnets, bodysuits, and whatever it is Jay Z was wearing (Tom Ford, I guess – but next to Beyoncé, who cares), and Brad and Angelina avoided wedding clichés thanks to their kids’ contributions to the Jolie-Pitt wedding dress. Amal and George? Their briefcases, blazers, and mini-dresses evoke mid-century Hollywood, while Kylie and Kendall brought dress slits to new heights at this year’s MMVAs.
So for one night, know that you and the person you love (or like, or need to dress up alongside for contest purposes) can have it all. Minus the actual magic that holds these people together, here’s everything you need.
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