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!
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