Halloween with Rent the Runway

Editor’s note: Links in the original post have been updated this year (2019) to include similar items currently available on Rent the Runway or in stores. The images don’t necessary reflect the items linked.

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love playing dress up and making my own DIY Halloween costume, and I always have a hard time narrowing down my costume choice. The Rent the Runway Unlimited program that I’m part of makes it even harder to decide. Do I want to wear a beautiful blue gown as Cinderella, or be warm in a faux fur coat as Cruella de Vil? Perhaps a sparkly ball gown would work perfectly for Miss America or a bell sleeve dress that can double as a spiderweb costume.

Keep reading to see easy costumes that you can create yourself with the help of Rent the Runway, if needed. And don’t forget to use my code for $30 off your first order.

Blue Dress – Sachin & Babi via Rent the Runway | Lucite heels (so cool this style is in now!)  | Faux pearl earrings to buy at Lord and Taylor or rent via Rent the Runway| black choker necklace | blue headband (not pictured)

I love any event that gives me the chance to dress like a Princess. If you’re looking for an elegant costume, look no further than Cinderella, plus you’ll now have an on-trend pair of lucite heels in your closet.

Faux fur coat via Rent the Runway | Red stiletto Shoe| Plunge neck dress via Rent the Runway| Lorac – Alter Ego Lipstick in Pin Up

Cruella De Vil isn’t the first character who comes to mind when you think “vixen,” but come on, her outfit has all of the makings to be sexy and mysterious at the same time. Plus, this DIY Halloween costume can be deconstructed and used on its own for a day-to-day outfit.

Dress – Badgley Mischka via Rent the Runway| Nine West – Silver Heel

This costume is for the person who wants to really WOW at Halloween. Get ready to turn heads because you’ll probably be the sparkliest party guest in the room. Black Bell Sleeve Illusion Sheath OR Black Diana Dress via Rent the Runway| Lipstick – Revlon Black Cherry

Does it get any easier than buying cheap spiderwebs at the convenience store and having someone help drape them over your black dress for a DIY Halloween costume? Have fun with your hair and makeup just enough to scare but also make someone hopeful that you’re going to wrap them up in your web.