Halloween costume ideas 2016: celebrity style

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Gigi Hadid as Sandy from Grease

With a bit of luck, recreating Gigi Hadid's stellar Sandy from Grease impersonation shouldn't require too much shopping. It's a case of styling. Don't forget your red lipstick and voluminous curls.

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Alexa Chung as Marie Antoinette

Let it never be said that Alexa Chung doesn't really commit to a look. Her 2008 Marie Antoinette proved that her fancy dress game is high; macabre drama at its best.

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Cara Delevingne as Super Mario

Not everyone wants to take Halloween seriously – see Cara Delevingne and Kendall Jenner who dressed up as the Mario Brothers in 2014.

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Dig out your denim dungarees and team with a red T-shirt and this season's utility boots. Add a baseball cap and white gloves for added Italian-plumber authenticity.

Denim dungarees, £49, Topshop; red T-shirt, £45, T by Alexander Wang at the Outnet; white gloves, £130, Toni Sailer at Matchesfashion.com; baseball cap, £25, Tommy Hilfiger at Asos; leather utility boots, £450, Acne at Net-A-Porter

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Heidi Klum as Jessica Rabbit

No one does Halloween like Heidi Klum, who excelled herself last year in this faultless Jessica Rabbit outfit.

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You don't need a prosthetic face and body enhancements like Klum did to create a similar look – all it takes is a glamorous red gown, red heels and a pair of long gloves.

Silk-blend and satin gown, £3,150, Dolce & Gabbana at Matchesfashion.com; suede courts, £470, Aquazurra at Browns; long satin evening gloves, £12, John Lewis

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Cindy Crawford as Slash

Cindy Crawford injected rock 'n' roll cool into Halloween 2013 when she and her husband Rande Gerber dressed up as Slash and Axl Rose.

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This is another outfit that you probably own already in various parts. Match a band T-shirt with leather trousers and biker boots, then throw a stonewash gilet over the top.

T-shirt, £25, Slash Merchandise; leather skinny trousers, £2,380, Saint Laurent at Net-A-Porter; lace-up boots, £650, Alexander Wang at Net-A-Porter; denim gilet, £190, Pierre Balmain at the Outnet

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Karmen Cass as Mia Wallace

The ensemble that Uma Thurman wore when she played Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction never looses its cool, as shown by the model Carmen Kass in 2002.

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Leave a classic white shirt undone to unveil a hint of a black lace bra and team with court shoes and a black mini-skirt. Smudged red lipstick is optional.

Lace-trim bra, £285, Dolce & Gabbana at Net-A-Porter; oversize white shirt, £155, MiH at Matches; pumps, £395, Jimmy Choo; mini-skirt, £25.99, Zara

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Kate Moss as Morticia Addams

Kate Moss' chic Morticia Addams outfit in 2012 impressed everyone.

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There are two ways you can do this: choose either a lace, sheer, floor-length dress like this one from H&M, or opt for a sequinned Tom Ford tunic top and leather trousers for a different take on the look.

Lace dress, £59.99, H&M; wool-blend cape, £258, the Outnet; sequined tunic, £2,140, Tom Ford at Net-A-Porter; velvet shoes, £50, Topshop

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Poppy Delevingne as Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn is sure to be a popular look this Halloween and Poppy Delevingne got in on the act early.

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To recreate the look, you'll need a leotard, hair paint, lace-up boots, a bomber jacket and a pair of seriously laddered tights.

Black bomber jacket, £45, Topshop; silver leotard, £14.99, New Look; fishnet tights, £34.99, Wolford at Harrods; lace-up boots, £1,100, Lanvin at Net-A-Porter

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Roberto Cavalli as Karl Lagerfeld

Roberto Cavalli once famously said that designer Karl Lagerfeld always looked "ridiculous", reinforcing his views when he went dressed as the Chanel legend for Halloween.

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Again, an easy look to mimic – dig out your favourite black suit and white shirt, then invest in oversize sunglasses and fingerless gloves.

Wool blazer, £360; Paul Smith; wool trousers, £200, Paul Smith; white shirt, £232, Burberry at Farfetch; boots, £82, Office; fingerless leather gloves, £89, Karl Lagerfeld at Shopbop; embroidered silk tie, £115, Givenchy at Mr Porter

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Taylor Swift as a unicorn

It comes as no surprise that Taylor Swift prefers to go down the 'cute' route when choosing her Halloween costume – this unicorn outfit is a perfect example.

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If the idea of buying a white onesie repels you, then make a beeline for the shaggiest white coat you can find (we love this one from Chloé), snow-boots and a cashmere beanie hat. Head to a fancy dress shop for the obligatory wings and horn.

Shearling coat, £4,425, Chloé at Net-A-Porter; faux-leather snow-boots, £80, Moon Boots at Net-A-Porter; cashmere beanie, £40, Accessorize

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