10 Halloween Costumes to Beat the Fall Heat This October
When planning and finalizing your Halloween costume, it's important to keep the temperature in mind. The spooky holiday lands on October 31, which is technically considered fall, but oftentimes, on this day, there can either already be snow on the ground, or it can be quite warm, which means you either need to bundle up or you need to wear something lightweight and airy. Need some ideas for the latter? Well, you've come to the right place, because today we're rounding up some of the best (and easiest) hot-weather Halloween costumes that will keep you looking and feeling cool on October 31.
The formula for the perfect costume to beat the fall heat is simple—stick with your lightweight, summery pieces (think dresses, shorts, or skirts) and avoid too many layers. Some getups we have in mind that are both fashion-forward and cool(ing)? Easy. Go as a trendy tourist and rock a fun tropical print top and cargo shorts. Or go as bombshell icon Marilyn Monroe, which only really requires one signature piece—a white halter-neck dress. Ready to see the rest of our edit? Then read on for 10 hot-weather costumes to try.
Funky Tourist
1. Printed shirt
Available in sizes XS to L.
2. Cargo shorts
3. Straw hat
Marilyn Monroe
1. White dress
Available in sizes FR38 to FR44.
2. Blonde wig
Flapper
1. Fringe gown
2. Pretty headpiece
Morton Salt Girl
1. Yellow dress
2. White tights
3. Umbrella
Regina George
1. White tank top
2. Black skirt
3. Purple bra
The twin emoji
1. Black bodysuit
2. Black flats
3. Black bunny ears
Cher
1. Sequin fringe dress
2. Silver strappy pumps
Night sky
1. Embroidered dress
2. Star headband
Cher Horowitz
1. White T-shirt
2. Plaid skirt
Angel
1. White dress
2. Angel wings and halo
Next up, check out one of the easiest Halloween costumes, which are perfect for both weather scenarios.
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