7 Glamorous Ladies Of Old Hollywood To Dress Up As For Halloween

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Stuck for Halloween costume inspo? Then look no further than the gorgeous ladies of old Hollywood. From the 1920s to the 1960s, there were multiple women who oozed glitz in ways that make for fun dress up ideas today — because Halloween can be as much about glam as gore. So if you're looking for a quick and easy last minute outfit that won't cost the earth, something more over the top to dazzle your friends at a Halloween party, or anything in between for that matter, you're in the right place.

We've got a selection of the very best old Hollywood looks to choose from, including icons like Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Elizabeth Taylor. We've also done the hard work on finding everything you'll need to get the look. So there's no need to worry about your Halloween 'fit being scary in all the wrong ways, like these bad celebrity Halloween costumes.

There's a reason why Marilyn Monroe costumes have packed the shelves of almost every costume store for decades now. Though many emulate the star's iconic "The Seven Year Itch" white dress, for a more unique twist, try her 1950s "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" pink dress instead. Pair the MIRUXIA Strapless Satin Dress in Hot Pink with the Sodknow Long Gloves in Fucnsia. Add OTT costume jewelry (like the Hicarer Teardrop Jewelry Set and multiple Janefashions Crystal Bracelets), LeMarnia's Short Blonde Curly Wig, and Monroe's signature red lipstick.

In 1963, the iconic late Elizabeth Taylor appeared as the titular character in "Cleopatra." Her role gave us one of the most fun and glamorous old Hollywood costumes, which is perfect for those who want to dress up a little more. Wear the BORIFLORS Ruched Bodycon Dress in Dark Green with the Cleopatra Braided Wig Deluxe from Costume Culture. Then, it's time to get creative! Much of this costume's drama is in the makeup, as Taylor wore a heavy dramatic cat eye, inspired by ancient Egyptian makeup, with bold blue eyeshadow and angled brows.

Grace Kelly stunned at the 1955 Oscars with her Best Actress award. Pin your hair up with volume around the forehead and mimic her colorful lips via a deep pink lipstick (there are plenty of beauty tips from Grace Kelly you can still use today, too). For the 'fit, try the Floerns Cocktail Dress in Light Mint Green with the sodknow Long Gloves in White and Forever Love Pearl Dangle Earrings. And don't forget your Oscar! Carry the Jorpneost Gold Award Statue and be prepared to win the best costume award.

It's hard to go wrong with channeling Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in 1961's "Breakfast at Tiffany's." This is the perfect cheaper last minute old Hollywood costume, as it's so simple. Take an LBD (if you don't have one, try the REORIA Tank Dress in Black) and add long black gloves, like the Seeksmile's in Black. Pull your hair into an updo and secure it with a bedazzled barette, such as the LLSME Vintage Barette, and add rows of pearls, such as the EVER FAITH Layered Necklace.

Looking to show a little skin this Halloween? Sophia Loren's risqué old Hollywood style is for you. She posed in a totally sheer black maxi dress in 1955, which was similar to the Sheer Mesh Dress in Black from LINNSUJH. Add black undies and vintage-style drop jewelry, like the BOUTIQUELOVIN Round Twist Dangle Earrings in gold and the IOQCZQOI Halo Crystal Pendant. Loren was all about big hair too, so try this simple hair hack that promises the perfect amount of volume. 

Singer and actor Mae West was never afraid of sparkle and over the top outfits, making her one of the most fun old Hollywood queens to emulate for Halloween. In 1921, she posed in what appeared to be a black sequin dress with a huge feather headpiece. Get the look via QFXQFX's Sequin Dress in Black with the JEGERMIG Feather Sequin Headpiece. She also had an extra long necklace around her neck and in her hand, similar to the COLORFUL BLING Woven Pendant Necklace.

Around 1940, Rita Hayworth posed in a red dress with a matching headpiece and maracas for one of the most fun looks to recreate for Halloween. Copy her sexy monochrome style via the Yknktstc Maxi Dress in Red and the DRESHOW Fascinator in Red. Make noise on the spookiest night of the year with the HILAZA Extra Loud Maracas in Red, and make sure you've painted your nails a glossy red (like OPI's Big Apple Red) that matches your lipstick.