Halloween Style

Get a Halloween Look Inspired by Songstress Rihanna!

1. Lux 70’s Blazer $68, urbanoutfitters.com

2. Black Elbow Gloves $15.77, costumes4less.com

3. 60’s Pop Icon Wig $6.99, buycostumes.com

4. Wide Waist Cuffed Leg Short $18.50, wetseal.com

5. Microphone $2.99, costumesupercenter.com

6. Adult Profelt Fedora $19.99, costumesupercenter.com

7. Christian Louboutin Patent Leather Bootie $770, neimanmarcus.com

8. BCBG MaxAzria Sequined Sweater Blazer $398, nordstrom.com

9. L.A.M.B. High Waist Velvet Shorts $145, nordstrom.com

10. Meg’s 12 Carat Gold&Amber 14k CZ Cocktail Ring $99, emitations.com

11. Lace-Up Bootie $69, victoriassecret.com

Halloween is almost here and costumes are a necessity. This Halloween, why not try an original costume and not another pre-packaged frock? All it takes is a little imagination and you can wow your friends at this year’s party when you show up as one of this year’s most popular performers, Rihanna! Why not take the amazing outfit that she wore during her "Umbrella" number at the VMA’s and turn it into the perfect Halloween costume?

When purchasing items for this costume, you must first consider whether the clothes will be used as regular garments when Halloween is over. If so, then you can look for higher quality pieces. The downside is that you won't be able to glue or tack anything to the jacket or hat to make it look exactly like Rihanna's outfit. Cheaper items will provide more wiggle room, but it's also harder to find clothing that will have the right shape and style.

Getting Rihanna's Stage-Worthy Look

• To get Rihanna's look, first look for a long-sleeve black one-button blazer. Ideally the hemline should fade away from the button and the jacket should be fitted.

• Next, look for a pair of high waisted black hot shorts with a little bit of shine to them. These are the basics of the outfit, so you should definitely find these items first.

• Rihanna wore a pair of black patent platform lace-up booties with gold accents to the VMA's but the chance of finding these exact shoes are minuscule. Instead, just focus on finding a black lace-up bootie that is comfortable; because booties are a hit for fall, you might want to find one that you really like, because this is definitely a shoe you will use again and again!

• Unless you already own a black fedora, you will probably want to buy a cheap one from a costume shop.

• Next go to an arts and crafts store and find square, medium-sized amber colored craft jewels or sequins that you can attach to the fedora and down the sides of the blazer sleeves (if you don’t mind altering the jacket, that is). If you can’t find jewels, then try finding a ribbon that is the right color and has an interesting pattern to use instead.

Finishing Touches

• Once you have all the basics of the costume, it’s time for the finishing touches. If the weather permits, throw on a pair of sheer nude tights that have no control band, or a very high cut pair, because of the short shorts.

• Grab a pair of black satin gloves and a gold ring with an amber jewel to mimic the fedora and a pair of gold hoop earrings.

• To complete your Rihanna makeover, you need a wig similar to her hairstyle (check out our find above). If you can’t find one that suits you, then you can always buy a wig with longer hair and make the haircut yourself.

• Last, but certainly not least, you need a microphone!

Now you have the perfect Halloween costume, and chances are no one else at the party will have one like it. While twenty other girls are wearing the same pirate wench costume, you’ll be looking amazing. Now get to shopping, because Halloween is almost here!

Article Written By:  Dayle Zimmer; Dayle is a graduate of FIDM in Los Angeles, CA and enjoys the creative aspects of life and shopping for shoes.

Celebrity Photo:  WireImage