October 10, 2009
When it comes time to assemble a Halloween-worthy costume, I worship at the altar of the visual bon mot. Zombies and sexy nurses — I can take 'em or leave 'em. The costumes that get my attention tend to be elaborate puns ("Freudian slip," anyone?) and clever pop culture references. There's something so thrilling about running into a beloved character from stage or screen on a witch and vampire-laden sidewalk (I almost had a panic attack when I bumped into a sassy Officer Dangle lookalike a few moons ago). Today's Etsy Finds were inspired by the many pop culture references ripe for reinvention. Peruse the Halloween Costumes style guide for more out of the box ideas.
Lady Gaga
If there's one musician whose wardrobe beckons imitation, it's Lady Gaga. Her over-the-top getups have revived the lost art of costumes as showmanship. Gaga is infamous for her "hair" bows, dresses composed of plush animals and three dimensional geometric outfits.
| Giant Bow Head Band  By TheLibertarian, $40. View Item | View Shop | Monster Dress all sizes  By devaniweaver, $335. View Item | View Shop |
| Devil girl SPIKE SKIRT pvc gothic  By melissae, $150. View Item | View Shop | Lavinia Feather Collar  By LoulouLovesYou, $155. View Item | View Shop |
| Gaga for Gaga Hairbow  By Imagined, $14. View Item | View Shop | Bat Wing Neck Corset  By idolatre, $50. View Item | View Shop |
| LADY GAGA INSPIRED MINI GLOVES  By youneedunique, $20. View Item | View Shop | Masquerade  By juliaemily, $50. View Item | View Shop |
| Fancy Feather Eyelashes  By intrinsicimagination, $25. View Item | View Shop | Ruffle drama mama  By crutch, $8000. View Item | View Shop |
| The Disco Ball Bra  By mleiladast, $80. View Item | View Shop | Josephine Baker  By BoringSidney, $850. View Item | View Shop |
Tim Burton Inspired
If you're looking for a font of Goth-friendly costume inspiration, look no further: Tim Burton's oeuvre will not disappoint. Be it a "bio-exorcist" with a penchant for stripes, the muted velvet of a mysterious chocolate purveyor, or his characters' signature deathly pallor, Burton's aesthetic is instantly recognizable.
| Black and White Carnival Costume
 By CrudeThings, $265. View Item | View Shop | Whilamena Wonka  By dirtybirdyvintage, $100. View Item | View Shop |
| The Evelyn - Victorian Top Hat
 By topsyturvydesign, $229. View Item | View Shop | Gothic Hand Painted Costume Sale  By TheBohemianGoddess, $300. View Item | View Shop |
| Black, White, Gray Arm Warmers  By deSamothrace, $17. View Item | View Shop | Royal Mask-GREAT PRICE  By EnRapturingReVisions, $180. View Item | View Shop |
| Two blackbirds Perch Headband
 By charmschooldesign, $44. View Item | View Shop | Beetle - Fine silver ring  By MilicaBubanja, $50. View Item | View Shop |
| Gothic Lolita Skirt and Coat XS to XL  By gloomth, $140. View Item | View Shop |
Brown Velvet/Satin Top Hat
 By GypsyLadyHats, $135. View Item | View Shop |
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Vintage Burtonesque Carnival Dress  From modularparallel, $459. View Item | View Shop | Skull and BLACK LACE Hair Clip  By artisansagogo, $14. View Item | View Shop |
The King of Pop's passing left many a sequin glove to fill. Celebrate your love of all fashions M.J. with your best loafers, cropped pants and jauntily tilted fedora.
| Military Inspired Jacket
 From joules, $55. View Item | View Shop | the gloved one  From chainchainchained, $12. View Item | View Shop |
| vintage BLACK FELT hat 
From greatestfriend, $48. View Item | View Shop | bed and board buckle oxfords 8M  From persephonevintage, $44.99. View Item | View Shop |
| vtg beaded tuxedo jacket  From evamaniadesign, $38. View Item | View Shop | Michael Jackson Sequin Glove  By PaulaAndErika, $8. View Item | View Shop |
| vtg CHAIN BLAZER studded gem  From HoldMyGoldVintage, $34. View Item | View Shop | Polka Dot Red Bow Tie  From putonthatdress, $7. View Item | View Shop |
| vtg JUMPSUIT slouchy pant  From HoldMyGoldVintage, $20. View Item | View Shop | Black Sequined Bolero  From GingerKisses, $75. View Item | View Shop |
| Vintage 80s stretch JUMPER
 From vintagemarmalade, $34. View Item | View Shop | Studded Black Leather Slip On Flats  By twostringjane, $85. View Item | View Shop |
Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:
Items Tagged "Halloween" | More Halloween Posts | Halloween Gift Guides
Halloween Category | Search for Costumes
Know of any other great finds that fit today's theme? Then comment on Etsy's Blog and let us know.
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