The best Halloween costumes are pop culture-inspired costumes. Celebrities are so outlandish, it isn’t hard to find a slew of fashion faux pas that double as spooky get-ups perfect for all your post-pandemic parties on Oct. 31.
Take, for example, Kim Kardashian’s bizarre 2021 Met Gala outfit. It’s already been turned into an official Halloween costume by the brand Yandy. Dubbed the “Mystery Gala Guest,” the ensemble features “a semi-sheer black tube dress, a sheer mesh cape, a breathable black facial hood, opaque tights, and long satin gloves,” according to the product page.
“Dark, dramatic, and ever so obscure, flaunt your couture-kissed curves like an A-list celeb in this exclusive Mystery Gala Guest costume,” the company urges costume seekers.
While Kardashian’s outfit is the most obvious choice for a bold and timely Halloween fashion statement, hers isn’t the only one. We’ve rounded up 15 ridiculous celebrity 2021 outfits that hilariously double as perfect post-pandemic Halloween costumes. Check ’em out, then start planning your Halloween wardrobe!
Cover Photo: Yandy
Celebrity Costumes
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Kim Kardashian – Met Gala
It doesn't get any spookier than this.
Photo: Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan (Getty Images)
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Grimes – Met Gala
The future of Halloween is now.
Photo: Arturo Holmes/MG21 (Getty Images)
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Cardi B – Paris Fashion Week
A haute couture version of the ol' alien costume.
Photo: Neil Warner/MEGA/GC Images (Getty Images)
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Elena Lenina – Cannes
Ball-and-chain meets Elvira.
Photo: Daniele Venturelli/WireImage (Getty Images)
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Machine Gun Kelly – VMAs
Grandpa's suit coat + backyard twigs = easiest Halloween costume ever.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/MTV VMAs 2021 (Getty Images)
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Lil Nas X – Met Gala
There's a superhero movie plot in here somewhere.
Photo: Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan (Getty Images)
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Doja Cat – VMAs
Behold, the Human Oven Mitt!
Photo: Theo Wargo (Getty Images)
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Harry Styles – Brit Awards
We're pretty sure this entire ensemble is available now at your local Goodwill.
Photo: JMEnternational/JMEnternational for BRIT Awards (Getty Images)
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Tyra Banks – 'Dancing With the Stars'
Jurassic Park callback, anyone? Don't forget your Newman.
Photo: ABC
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Travis Barker – VMAs
Simply add spikes to your favorite black blazer. Neck tattoos and sexy Kardashian girlfriend not included.
Photo: Jeff Kravitz/MTV VMAs 2021 (Getty Images)
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Pete Davidson – Met Gala
Between your mom's and dad's closets, you can easily put this eyesore of an ensemble together.
Photo: Taylor Hill/WireImage (Getty Images)
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Offset – Paris Fashion Week
Borrow your fat friend's club night outfit, basically.
Photo: Richard Bord (Getty Images)
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Nick Jonas – Billboard Music Awards
We call this costume "Metrosexual Leprechaun."
Photo: Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank (Getty Images)
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'The French Dispatch' Cast – Cannes
The perfect ensemble costume for you and your closest, quirkiest friends.
Photo: P. Lehman/Barcroft Media (Getty Images)
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Britney Spears – Instagram
Blonde hair, boobs, and a pair of jean shorts are all you need to bring this costume to life.
Photo: Instagram