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Stuck on what to wear this Halloween? Whether you prefer 50s glamour or quirkiness from the 90s, let some of the most stylish movie characters from throughout the decades inspire you this Halloween.

1

Rita Hayworth as Gilda (1946)
Take inspiration from the ultimate femme fatale, Gilda, played by Rita Hayworth; her look in the film oozes sex appeal, especially in that striptease scene. With a satin black dress and matching gloves, this look is minimal but oh-so-sultry if you want to turn heads this Halloween.

2

Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont in Rear Window (1954)
Another glamorous costume idea comes from Hitchcock’s Rear Window, starring the beautiful Grace Kelly – whose style choices are on point throughout. Think dreamy dresses and perfect pearls for this look, complete with a Hermes handbag, of course.

3

 Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
With one of the most iconic outfits in film history, Holly Golightly began the nation’s love affair with the LBD. For this glamourous alternative for Halloween, accessorise with a cigarette holder, shades and some pearls for a costume worthy of the Upper East Side.

4

Katharine Ross as Joanna Eberhart in The Stepford Wives (1975)
For a stylish but perfectly eerie costume, look no further than The Stepford Wives for inspiration. Floppy hats and 70s maxi dresses are uniform for the pristine women of Stepford – or for extra scare-factor, try recreating androids’ terrifying black eyes.

5

Jennifer Beals as Alex Owen in Flashdance (1983)
Dust off your leg warmers and channel the 80s with a little help from Flashdance. All you need is the oversized jumper and a pair of red heels to glam up the look, complete with an 80s perm (optional).

6

Liv Tyler as Corey in Empire Records (1995)
With 90s-inspired fashion everywhere from the runway to the high street, Corey’s look is easy to recreate today. Pair a cropped jumper with a plaid skirt and biker boots, and not only will you have a film-inspired Halloween costume, but pieces you can recycle for everyday wear, too!

7

Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz in Clueless (1995)
Who can forget Cher’s eye-catching yellow plaid co-ords? Iggy Azalea copied the quirky look in her ‘Fancy’ video earlier this year, so no doubt this will be a popular dress-up choice – can anything beat this 90s classic? Ugh, as if.

8

Kate Hudson as Penny Lane in Almost Famous (2000)
There are plenty of different outfits worn by Penny in Almost Famous, all of which have a whimsical hippie-chic vibe. Choose from key pieces such as the shearling coat, bell-bottom jeans and those rounded glasses to emulate her free-spirited style.

9

Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby (2013)
Finally, whether you loved or hated Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation, you cannot deny this film has style. With altered pieces from the likes of Miu Miu and Prada, take inspiration from Carey Mulligan’s stunning costumes, and fall in love with the roaring 20s all over again.

Sophie Prescott