“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
October is probably my favorite month, since our fall weather usually finally makes an appearance.
I cannot believe it, but Halloween is right around the corner. This year has flown by and all I can think about is May will be here before we know it (Jake’s grad).
I have always loved Halloween since it’s an excuse to dress up. I’ve never been the type to want to dress in gory costumes though. For Halloween, I have always picked a costume that was on the glamorous side.
I ordered this bow tweed dress online for fall since it was so ladylike and chic. When I first tried it on, I decided it would be the perfect Blair Waldorf costume. This dress screams classy and Chanel (on a budget), which is the definition of Queen B herself.
I brought my headband along and, in the middle of the photo shoot, I thought “what would Blair do?” She would wear her bow on the right so I added that touch.
This dress is perfect for other occasions, too. Once it gets colder, I can see myself adding black tights and wearing booties with it.
There are many costumes you can make with things from your own closet. Some examples include:A Real Housewife or Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast At Tiffany’s. The key to making a costume out of things in your closet is to find things that are the character’s signature style or something similar to what they wore in the show or movie. In Blair’s case, she dresses preppy, so this classic A-line silhouette, tweed fabric and bow on the dress were perfect for this costume.
What are you going to be for Halloween?
Dress: Sold Out, Same Dress Here and Here|Adorable Blazer That Resembles The Dress: Here Similar Shoes | Similar Bag | Similar Earrings| Sunglasses | Similar ‘Blair’ Headband | Jacket c/o
I love this! Such a great & easy Halloween costume! I feel like I could definitely recreate this! Now I just need Brandon to dress up as Chuck š
Thank you so much! I thought it was an easily recreated costume too. Hahahah I keep telling Jake he’s going to be Chuck too
I can’t say how much I love this! I was totally a gossip girl fan and my friends even called me Queen B for a long time. LOL. This outfit is spot on!
Thank you so much, Theresa. Omg I love that. Queen B is my ultimate idol. Sheās so fabulous.
This is so cute! The perfect Blair Waldorf look and great for Halloween or any “sophisticated” function š
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Thank you so much, Taylor. So true. I can see myself wearing this dress a lot. Iām debating if itās long enough for work.
Cute halloween idea! I have zero ideas on what im doing this year for my costume!
Thanks, Amber. Iāve wanted to be Blair for years for Halloween and when I found this costume knew it was PERFECT.
You nailed Blair Waldorf perfectly!! I love everything about your look š
Thank you so much, Rachel. Yours always so sweet
such a great costume idea! that dress is absolutely perfect and i love the bow
Aw thanks, Heather! I am obsessed with Blair, so I am excited to wear this one.
That dress is too cute. Love the bow tie details. Great tips on diy costumes with things we probably already have on hand. Happy October!
Thanks, Annette! I love costumes you can make from things you already have š
You look perfect Courtney! The dress is amazing on you. I like classy glamorous too. Maybe minnie mouse! I dont know yet! Hugs, Terri xoxo.
Thank you so much, Terri! Minnie Mouse would be ADORABLE! You could easily find things in your own closet and add some cute ears. I LOVE Minnie.
Yes Courtney, I just dont have the ears!
I bet you can find some cute ones š
Cute idea! I have no idea what I’m going to be for Halloween, but my son is going to be the yellow Story Bot
Thanks, girl! Aw that will be so cute.
Omg, you freakin’ nailed it! That outfit absolutely looks like her! I kinda wish I could dress like her everyday, haha!
Omg thank you. Yes I wish I could be her hahah. Sheās so fabulous
Such a cute look, Courtney! I love Blair ā¤
Thanks, Emily. Omg me too. Sheās so fabulous
This is the perfect Halloween costume! That dress is so glamours and beautiful too! I’m not sure what I’m going as for Halloween yet. I usually do something along the lines of a super hero, but I might have to try a look like this instead this year! I love it!
Thank you, Lindsey. I hope we have a Halloween party to go to. Oh that sounds super cute. I love costumes like that.
Total Blair Waldorf vibes! I love this! xo
Thanks, girl!
Love this look and anything Gossip Girl! I’ve always channeled my inner Serena when I plan outfits and hair-dos! š
Thank you, Amanda. Omg yes you would be the perfect Serena. You look like her. I do that too with Blair.
I love your blog! Iām the wife of a law student so weāre kind of in the same boat and Iām getting my Ph.D! But I LOVE Gossip Girl. Blair is my spirit animal!!! Your outfit is darling!
Aw thats awesome! We are definitely in the same boat. That’s amazing you’re getting a PH.D. Congrats! <3