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. (I.e. 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 5 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 wearing 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
ANNA WINTOUR
What you’ll need:
- Printed midi dress: VILANYAS Midi Dresses Online ($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 Womens Tshirts ($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
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?
