HR-Approved Halloween Costumes to Wear to Work

Dressing up for work on Halloween is fun, but the fact that Halloween costumes for adults can often be a little too scandalous or casual for most office environments can make it more tricky than fun (e.g., Harley Quinn probably won't fly for this particular occasion). Which is why a little extra creativity is needed when planning a costume that won't make HR or your co-workers uncomfortable. To help you out, we sought out seven costume ideas that are fun, topical, and easy to put together. (But if you're still seeking a Halloween costume idea for after-hours, we've already covered under-$30 costumes, cat costumes, high-fashion costumes, and even costumes you can wear with leggings or a choker—or just re-wear the costume you've planned for the office. We won't tell.) And just a reminder: An HR-approved Halloween costume is especially relevant this year, given that the holiday falls on a Monday. 

Keep scrolling to shop the pieces you'll need for a perfect office-appropriate Halloween costume!

BLAIR WALDORF

What You'll Need:

• Headband: Nasty Gal Claremont Velvet Bow Headband ($18)
• Fancy fit-and-flare dress: Forever 21 Contrast Crochet Overlay Dress ($35)
• Structured handbag
• Tights
• Colorful heels
• Upscale department store shopping bags

TUMBLR PINK

What You'll Need: 

• Pink dress: Drifter Lupine Mini Dress ($215)
• Pink shoes: ASOS Star Pointed Heels ($62)
• A sign around your neck that says Tumblr 
• Any other pink accessories of your choosing

STEVE JOBS

What You'll Need: 

• Black mock turtleneck: Reformation Jobs Sweater ($78)
• Round glasses: Boomer Eyewear Steve's Specs Reading Glasses ($17)
• Jeans
• Black socks
• Sneakers 
• iPad 

ANNA WINTOUR

What You'll Need:

• Printed midi dress: Zara Midi Dress ($100)
• Statement necklace: J.Crew Colorful Crystal Necklace ($25)
• Bob wig: Barbara Ann Bob Wig ($24)
• Strappy high-heel sandals 
• Sunglasses
• Copy of Vogue magazine

CAT LADY

What You'll Need:

• Cat T-shirt: I "Heart" Cats T-Shirt ($19)
• Cat stuffed animal(s): Aurora Bella Flopsie Stuffed Cat ($10)
• Pencil skirt, trousers, or jeans (depending on your office's dress code)
• Bag of cat treats

Related: 7 Non-Lame Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples

OLIVIA POPE

What You'll Need: 

• White coat: H&M Double-Breasted Coat ($129)
• White pants: Calvin Klein Classic-Fit Trousers ($60)
• Structured handbag
• DIY White House visitor pass

What are you wearing to work on Monday, October 31? Tell us in the comments!