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And, if you feel like you may need to refresh the LBD section of your wardrobe, scope out some of our favorite affordable iterations on the market now from the likes of Amazon, Nordstrom, and Abercrombie & Fitch that apply specifically to the Halloween costumes we curated here, from Maleficent and Bellatrix Lestrange to simpler, more nostalgic DIY Halloween costumes, such as a Beanie Baby, which wouldn't be complete without a makeshift Ty tag

There are no rigid rules here, which is part of the joy, but there is a real difference between a dress that feels like a celebration of you and one chosen out of obligation

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Whitney Houston Halloween Costume in a Black Dress You will be blasting Queen of the night when you make this Whitney Houston Halloween Costume in a black dress from Pinterest

For a more fashionable look, put on a pastel-colored slip dress over a white t-shirt

A creative black tie is best described as attire with a black-tie foundation with room for some creativity and flair