When award season comes around, you most likely can be found sitting in front of the TV, with a glass of wine in one hand, and your notes app open in the other hand, getting ready to jot down all of the fashion inspo you see from your fave celebs.
Like, sure – you definitely watch for the awards…but TBH, you’re mostly watching for the outfits.
Through the many years that you’ve been tuning into these award shows and big pop culture moments, some of those red carpet outfits have been truly unforgettable — for better or for worse, is up to you — but bottom line, they’re iconic. And with Halloween around the corner, there’s really nothing better than taking all of those looks and turning them into your costume this year.
Thankfully, by having an Amazon Prime Student membership, it’s totally convenient, fast, and affordable to recreate these fits and show up to your Halloween party with the best costume.
Check out how to sign up for a Prime membership so you can start buying the pieces you need to build your iconic red carpet costume.
Cher at the 1988 Oscars
See the original ‘fit here!
Head back into time and have the chance to be the true fashion icon we all know and love. Dressing up like Cher at the 1988 Oscars will not only make you feel like you just won an Oscar (like she did that night – what a QUEEN!) but also will be an awesome addition ‘fit to add to your IG feed.
All you need to recreate this look is…
- Black Lace Kiss Bralette from b.tempt’d, $16 which you can totally wear again, + the Floerns Women’s Sheer See Through Mesh Blouse Top, $13 in case you want some more coverage!
- Milumia 2 in 1 Sheer Mesh High Waist Maxi Skirt, $19 so you can flow through Halloween night!
And to finish up the look you'll need:
- These dangly and adorable Art Deco Gothic Earrings, $20
- Some shiny shoes to match the rest of the shiny outfit – and these comfortable and DREAM PAIRS Low Wedge Dress Sandals, $33 are perfect!
- Don’t forget the ultimate prop: a Gold Trophy, $11 in honor of Cher’s big Oscar win!
Destiny's Child at the 2000 Hip Hop Music Awards
See the original ‘fit here!
When you and your BFFs show up to the Halloween party (at eleven-thirty when the club is jumpin’, jumpin’, of course), your costumes are going to be the shining stars – quite literally! These iconic looks from the 2000 Hip Hop Music Awards are sexy, fun, and flirty, and super easy to get it all together with the help from Amazon!
All you need to recreate this look is…
- One of these two adorable tops — either Anlydia Sparkle Glitter Bra Top, $19, or the Navoky Sparkle Rhinestone Bikini Bra, $19 that’s from a full swimwear set and will totally come in handy next summer!
- And you can’t forget these bedazzled DREAM PAIRS Low Wedge Dress Sandals, $33 for your shoes so you can dance comfortably to all your fave DC throwbacks!
If you're going as Kelly, you'll also need…
- These super fun Metallic Shorts from Pupmkino, $19!
If you're going as Beyonce, you'll also need…
- This Victray Tassel Sequin Skirt, $23 that you’re going to have so much fun dancing in — and eating candy in since it also has an adjustable waistband! Score!
If you're going as Michelle, you'll also need…
- The NINE WEST Chrystie Slim Straight Cuff Capri, $39 that aren’t just awesome for Halloween, but great for summertime wear as well!
- And of course this dazzling artificial Rhinestone Belt, $17 to really complete the shiny look of the costume!
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the 2001 American Music Awards Red Carpet
See the original ‘fit here!
It’s still to this day one of the most talked-about Canadian tuxedos because it’s the best Candian tuxedo. Britney and JT were total JEANuis-es to wear soemthing that’s still being referenced and talked about even after two whole decades. And now, you can recreate it with the following items from Amazon.
All you need to recreate this look is…
- If you’re going to dress up like the “Toxic” singer, then you’ll need the SeNight Maxi Dress, $33 which is sleeveless, has pockets, comes in plus sizes, and is the perfect knock-off version of Britney’s dress. You’ll also need the fabulous accessories she styles her Canadian Tuxedo with including the mini Donalworld Denim Tote, $41 to match the jean theme, the Nicute Rhinestone Choker, $26 and the Harlorki Rhinestone Elastic Bracelet, $13.
- For a spin-off of JT’s ‘fit, you’ll need the AllegraJean Blazer, $47 which can totally be reworn for a class presentation! And you can’t forget to get a pair of baggy jeans — like the MASZONE High Waisted Pants, $36 — and the WITHMOONS Denim Fedora Hat, $26 to match!
P!nk at the 2008 Music Video Awards
See the original ‘fit here!
P!nk is the ultimate unique icon — and she’s so unique that finding a dress similar to the one she wore to the 2008 Music Videos Awards was really hard. But have no fear! This fun twist on her look is still perfect for Halloween.
All you need to recreate this look is…
- These striped High Waist Leggings, $16 that are super comfortable and stretchy — which means more room for munching on tasty Halloween candy! Plus, it’s totally affordable.
- The HATOPANTS Red Tube Top, $12 — which you can wear over again with jeans, a skirt and shorts!
- A wide black belt to finish the look off — like the GRACE KARIN Stretchy Belt, $14!
- And to really make the costume sing like P!nk — add this MapofBeauty Short Blue Wig in honor of the blue hair she was rocking!
Paris and Nicky Hilton at the 2001 Vogue Awards
See the original ‘fit here!
In true Paris Hilton fashion, you probably are thinking, “That’s hot” in response to this red carpet look. And hot indeed – with the spicy and firey red color of these dresses, you’ll really stand out when you recreate the outfits that Paris and her sister, Nicky, wore to the 2001 Vogue Awards.
All you need to recreate this look is…
- Some ice! Get yourself the Nicute Rhinestone Choker, $26 and the Harlorki Rhinestone Elastic Bracelet, $13 to add bling to your ‘fit! And why not add even more jewels with these bedazzled DREAM PAIRS Low Wedge Dress Sandals, $33.
If you're going as Nicky, you'll also need…
- This silky and red JUMISEE Satin Backless Long Midi Dress, $25 that will catch everyone’s eyes!
If you're going as Paris, you'll also need…
- The Mokoru Ruffle One Shoulder Sleeveless Midi Dress, $36 so you can match with the BFF you’re heading out on Halloween night with!
Thanks to having an Amazon Prime Student membership, you’ll be able to order all of these costumes and get them to your doorstep super fast so you can be ready to walk the red carpet – or the halls of your dorm – looking like your fave celebs, wearing their most iconic looks!
Happy Halloween! Tag us in all of your adorable costumes!
