10 freakishly stylish ideas for Halloween

Super smoky eyes, chiseled cheekbones and fake blood? Hell, we love Halloween (and not least because we can look sullen without having to find a good excuse).

But fully-hired fancy dress costumes? They’re so last season!

With the right inspiration – yes, Wednesday Adams, we’re looking at you – it’s possible to look spooky and swank, you know. And if you’re clever, you can re-wear your costume after October 31st, too.

We’ve scoured around for 10 freakishly stylish outfit ideas that are so hot they’ll scare the zombies back to their graves next Monday. From gothic chokers to grungy velvet booties and deadly decadent lace in between, snap your scare-wares up quick – Halloween’s only seven sleeps away!

Truly Madly Deeply skeleton cut-out tee, £30, available at Urban Outfitters.

Eley Kishimoto x Tatty Divine mini bat necklace, £27, available at Urban Outfitters.

Velvet stripe shift dress, £85, available at Topshop.

Ann Harvey black pocket shirt, £38, available at Debenhams.

Vertical stripe tights, £8.50, available at Topshop.

Deena & Ozzy burgandy velvet Chelsea boots, £120, available at Urban Outfitters.

Pins and Needles lace dress, £65, available at Urban Outfitters.

White cat meow print tank top, £18, available at Topshop.

Cross on thong necklace, £6.50, available at Topshop.

Burgandy velvet leggings, £22, available at Topshop.