Groovy Moo’s Halloween Costume Playbook: Dress Like Your Fave Musicians

With Luke Hemmings’ spiky era, Harry Styles, Elton John, ABBA and now YUNGBLUD

It’s Halloween aka fashion fanfic season. Build artist-coded costumes that read instantly on camera and feel wearable IRL. One hero detail, smart layering, hair/makeup that sells the story.

Luke Hemmings

Wear: slim black suit or black trousers + fitted black tee, chunky boots; add mesh top/silver chain if desired.

Hair: salt spray → blow up → strong-hold wax into forward/up spikes.

Makeup: soft smudge liner + highlight.

Prop: silver mic or guitar-pick chain.

Harry Styles

Wear: flares, patterned shirt (slightly unbuttoned), pearls, heeled loafers/boots; optional feather boa/sequin vest.

Detail: one kitsch ring, painted nails.

Taylor Swift

Debut/Fearless sundress + boots + curls

1989 sparkle set + white shades

Midnights navy sequins + star earrings + knee boots

Sign: friendship bracelets or lyric card.

Billie Eilish

Wear: oversized monochrome tracksuit, beanie, big trainers, tiny hoops.

Detail: sticker-bombed phone case.

Olivia Rodrigo

Wear: plaid mini + baby tee or slip over lace tee, moto jacket, Mary Janes/Docs.

Makeup: tiny gems; berry lip.

Sabrina Carpenter

Wear: cream/pastel mini, kitten heels, micro bow, heart locket.

Makeup: baby wing, glossy lip.

Elton John

Wear: white/pastel suit or sequined jacket + satin trousers; platform shoes.

Accessories: giant rhinestone sunnies, feather/bedazzled cap, chunky rings.

Prop: toy keyboard; star/rocket pin.

ABBA

Wear: white flares/jumpsuit + metallic belt; or blue/gold satin tops + cape/scarf, knee boots.

Makeup: frosty shadow, glossy lip.

Group: two as Agnetha/Anni-Frid, two as Benny/Björn (guitar/keys).

5 Seconds of Summer

Wear: black denim, vintage tee, workwear jacket (Dickies/Carhartt), white sneakers.

Detail: safety-pin earring; pick necklace.

Group: let one be Luke (Spiky Era) via look #1.

YUNGBLUD 

high-energy Brit punk with glam sparkle and cheeky attitude.

Wear: black shorts or tartan trousers; ripped fishnets (any gender); band tee or cropped black tank; chain belt, safety pins, studded choker; combat boots/Docs.

Layer: distressed leather/bomber or oversized blazer with badges.

Palette: black + hot pink (add a pink sock, glove, or belt).

Hair: messy bedhead; add hot-pink streak or temporary spray.

Makeup: heavy smudged eyeliner, optional black nail polish; a swipe of pink shadow is on-theme.

Prop: taped-up handheld mic; “anarchy heart” doodle on your cheek or knuckles.