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Yes, it’s fun to channel fictional characters, historical figures,famous couplesand celebrities forHalloween. However, if you want to kick things up a notch and add a creative and majestic twist to your costume, look no further than across the pond for some inspiration.
From bridal and formalwear to military uniforms and laid-back athleisure, here are regal costume ideas that will make you feel like a member of theBritish royal familyor, at the bare minimum, like a prince or princess for one day.
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Roller Skate Kate
In 2008, the Princess of Wales sported a sequin green top with yellow shorts at the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco charity event she co-organized with Holly Branson, daughter ofRichard Branson. Actual roller skates are optional for Halloween but certainly encouraged.
Buy it!Spell Miami Strapless Romper,$149 404BTFL Pro Roller Skates,$190Apollo Retro Skates,$90
02of 12Queen Elizabeth on DutyQueen Elizabeth.Karwai Tang/WireImageGrab your brightest colored coat and find a wide-brimmed hat in a matching color. Add a brooch, gloves and (most importantly) the Queen’ssignature handbag(Launer or a lookalike!).Buy it!Launer Jubilee Handbag in Monarch Purple,$3,925Spirit Halloween Queen Elizabeth Coat Costume,$60Queen Elizabeth Costume Hat,$20
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Queen Elizabeth on Duty
Queen Elizabeth.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Grab your brightest colored coat and find a wide-brimmed hat in a matching color. Add a brooch, gloves and (most importantly) the Queen’ssignature handbag(Launer or a lookalike!).
Buy it!Launer Jubilee Handbag in Monarch Purple,$3,925Spirit Halloween Queen Elizabeth Coat Costume,$60Queen Elizabeth Costume Hat,$20
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Buckingham Palace Guard
Dan Kitwood/Getty
Buy it!Dress-Up America Royal Guard Soldier Costume,$50Adult Black Bearskin Hat,$18British Royal Guard Cosplay Costume, $131
04of 12Gym-Ready DianaPrincess Diana.Anwar Hussein/WireImageNeed a last-minute Halloween costume with a royal twist? Look no further than Princess Diana for inspiration and your own closet for the necessary pieces: a crewneck sweatshirt, biker shorts and socks that reach halfway up your calves.Buy it!Firstport Aspen Tennis Crewneck, $98PacSun Harvard University Crewneck Sweatshirt,$50Outdoor Voices Biker Shorts, $48
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Gym-Ready Diana
Princess Diana.Anwar Hussein/WireImage
Need a last-minute Halloween costume with a royal twist? Look no further than Princess Diana for inspiration and your own closet for the necessary pieces: a crewneck sweatshirt, biker shorts and socks that reach halfway up your calves.
Buy it!Firstport Aspen Tennis Crewneck, $98PacSun Harvard University Crewneck Sweatshirt,$50Outdoor Voices Biker Shorts, $48
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Cute Corgis
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Buy it!Funzies Corgi Onesie,$37-42Funzies Corgi Hoodie,$22CreepyParty Corgi Mask,$16
06of 12Olympian ZaraZara Phillips.Pascal Le Segretain/GettyQueen Elizabeth’s granddaughter,Zara Tindall, is an equestrian expert, so much so that she competed in the 2012 Olympics! Grab your best horseback riding gear, maybe one of those pony heads on a stick — and don’t forget a silver medal.Buy it!Silver medal,$9Equestrian costume,$50Equestrian helmet,$62-66
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Olympian Zara
Zara Phillips.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter,Zara Tindall, is an equestrian expert, so much so that she competed in the 2012 Olympics! Grab your best horseback riding gear, maybe one of those pony heads on a stick — and don’t forget a silver medal.
Buy it!Silver medal,$9Equestrian costume,$50Equestrian helmet,$62-66
07of 12Wedding Day DuchessPrince Harry and Meghan Markle.Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty ImagesMeghan MarklewedPrince Harryin afairy tale ceremonyin 2018, and her bridal look was so distinct that everyone will know who you are at any Halloween party. You’ll need a white dress with long sleeves and a bateau neckline as well as a bridal bouquet. Pull your hair back into a low bun topped with a tiara (plastic will do the trick in this case) and veil (the longer, the better!).Buy it!Lookalike Tiara, $60Asos Edition Long Sleeve Wedding Dress,$225Lulus Romantic Moments Dress,$126
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Wedding Day Duchess
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images
Meghan MarklewedPrince Harryin afairy tale ceremonyin 2018, and her bridal look was so distinct that everyone will know who you are at any Halloween party. You’ll need a white dress with long sleeves and a bateau neckline as well as a bridal bouquet. Pull your hair back into a low bun topped with a tiara (plastic will do the trick in this case) and veil (the longer, the better!).
Buy it!Lookalike Tiara, $60Asos Edition Long Sleeve Wedding Dress,$225Lulus Romantic Moments Dress,$126
08of 12Garden Party PrincessKate Middleton.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyIf you’ve always wished there was a reason to wear a fascinator, this might be it! Coordinate your headpiece and coat dress in a spring color and pretend you’re heading for tea at Buckingham Palace.Buy it!Tahari Crepe Coatdress, $179My Accessories London Fascinator, $39Lucky Leaf Fascinator,$25
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Garden Party Princess
Kate Middleton.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
If you’ve always wished there was a reason to wear a fascinator, this might be it! Coordinate your headpiece and coat dress in a spring color and pretend you’re heading for tea at Buckingham Palace.
Buy it!Tahari Crepe Coatdress, $179My Accessories London Fascinator, $39Lucky Leaf Fascinator,$25
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Coronation Day Queen
Queen Elizabeth II after her Coronation.Getty
Orb? Check. Sceptre? Check.Heavy crown? Check.
Channel Queen Elizabeth at her grandest — at her coronation — for a look that is sure to win any party’s costume contest.
10of 12Modern RoyaltyKate Middleton.Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesNow is the perfect time to bring out that gown you never thought you’d wear again! Add a sparkling headpiece, sash and jewels, and voila — you’re ready for a Buckingham Palace gala … or at least the local bar’s costume contest.Buy it!Claire’s Silver Rhinestone Leaf Tiara,$20Blank Blue Satin Sash,$7Makone Silver Crystal Crown,$8
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Modern Royalty
Kate Middleton.Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Now is the perfect time to bring out that gown you never thought you’d wear again! Add a sparkling headpiece, sash and jewels, and voila — you’re ready for a Buckingham Palace gala … or at least the local bar’s costume contest.
Buy it!Claire’s Silver Rhinestone Leaf Tiara,$20Blank Blue Satin Sash,$7Makone Silver Crystal Crown,$8
11of 12Classic Young PrincePrince George in 2016.Pool/Sam Hussein/WireImageWhilePrince Georgehas graduated to an older look of suits and ties in recent years, we have to argue that nothing will ever be cuter than his classic shorts and knee socks combinations. Best part? You probably have all the costume pieces already in your closet.Buy it!Shein Knee Socks, $1.50Forever 21 Khaki Shorts,$25J. Crew Woven Collar Sweater,$55
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Classic Young Prince
Prince George in 2016.Pool/Sam Hussein/WireImage
WhilePrince Georgehas graduated to an older look of suits and ties in recent years, we have to argue that nothing will ever be cuter than his classic shorts and knee socks combinations. Best part? You probably have all the costume pieces already in your closet.
Buy it!Shein Knee Socks, $1.50Forever 21 Khaki Shorts,$25J. Crew Woven Collar Sweater,$55
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Woman in Uniform
Princess Anne at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.Martin Meissner - Pool/Getty
To emulate the Queen’s only daughterPrincess Anne, you’ll need a military uniform, a dry sense of humor and the ability to master thehairstyle she’s been sporting consistentlyfor decades. (WhenThe CrownactressErin Dohertyrevealed it can take up to two hours to recreate Anne’s signature updo.
Buy it!Blank Blue Satin Sash,$7Royal Navy Hat, $95Medals,$7
source: people.com
