8 DIY “Legally Blonde” Halloween Costumes to Channel Your Inner Elle Woods
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Life is filled with so many choices: fries or salad, Archie or Jughead, Instagram or Tiktok. But when you’re left with the choice of being yourself or put up a front, always be yourself – unless you can be Elle Woods, then be Elle Woods.
In the courtroom, the classroom, and the closet, Elle is a true icon. She served us important life lessons (“Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.”) and turned out look after look in the process. Know what that means? She’s the perfect option for your 2020 Halloween costume.
So, before you hit up the pre-packaged costume section at your local Target, scroll through this list. Ahead, you’ll find all of Elle Woods’ best looks that would make epic DIY Legally Blonde costumes.
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You’re not just going as a bunny, you’re going as Elle Woods as a bunny. The ’90s details and pink tights will keep your costume true to the film.
What you’ll need: Overbust Bustier Top, $17, Chicastic
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Tie a length of sparkly pink ribbon around the waist of any structured pink dress to recreate Elle’s iconic courtroom look.
What you’ll need: D-Ring Belted Blazer Dress, $26, Boohoo
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Fuzzy Jacket and Sequin Bikini
The best part about this costume (besides the fact that it’s dog-friendly) is that you can wear the glittery bathing suit next time you hit up the beach. AKA: you’re not dropping cash on a one-time-use item.
What you’ll need: Seek No Further Triangle Top, $26.95, Yandy
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In the words of Elle herself: whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed. Recreate this fan favorite ‘fit with a pink co-ord set and matching sunnies.
What you’ll need: Double Breasted Cropped Blazer & M-Slit Skirt Set, $19, romwe.com
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Pair a hot pink newsboy cap from your local thrift store with a striped blouse for this Elle Woods costume. Bonus points for the addition of a tiny dog.
What you’ll need: Men’s Cotton Front Button Flat Cap, $11, amazon.com
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Purple Beanie and Jacket
Question: is there a single Elle look that’s not ionic? Answer: No. Wear a red turtleneck, throw on a purple jacket, and pin a flower to your beanie to DIY this look with ease.
What you’ll need: Faux Fur Cardigan Coat, $46.98, Amazon
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Dress for Halloween like Elle did on the first day of law school. Ace the look in a green sweater and button-up. (What, like it’s hard?)
What you’ll need: Plaid Cardigan, $47.90, YesStyle
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Technically, this dress is covered in clouds, but you can slip on any tie-dye mini to recreate it. Pop a flower behind your eat and your costume is set.
What you’ll need: Tie-Dye Rib High Neck Dress, $30, PrettyLittleThing
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