5 Ways to Rock Katy Perry’s Most Unique Looks for Halloween (2024)

When it comes to Katy Perry, every detail of her look — no matter *how* minor — is on point, whether it’s flawless hair and makeup, outrageously creative outfits and accessories that take nostalgia head on (did you get your hands on her Claire’s jewelry line?). It’s next to impossible to not shake your booty to her top hits, and even more impossible not to be in awe when you see her crushing them on-stage decked out in her top-notch ‘fits. I was *beyond* stoked when I was asked to come up with Katy Perry Halloween costume ideas and transform into our top five favorite KP looks of all time, which took some shopping savvy and DIY chops, but all are totally doable for the average Katy Kat to accomplish by Halloween. Here’s how you can too!

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What you need:

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– denim dress/romper

– pink belt

– pink long-sleeve shirt

– pink + blue socks

– slip-on shoes

aluminum wire

flat shap side release blue clips

– fabric for head gear

– ball hair tie + little bow clips

– glasses with tape

fake braces + crazy teeth

Hands down, this was the most fun to dress up in! It is funny how dorky this look is, but it still felt really comfortable to rock. To get the look, go shopping in your own closet or hit up your local thrift store for the basics. I created the headgear by using aluminum wire wrapped around flat clips, which I connected around the back by gluing the wire into blue fabric to mimic the gear. I connected the wire onto the faux braces by gently wrapping it around the wire on the teeth. Add some tape around your glasses, throw your hair in a side braid and channel your inner nerd (that came very natural for me, actually! Ha!).

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What you need:

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– sequin dress

– green wig

– black hair spray

– blue, red, yellow + green spray paint

– heels

Oh that face! I will give it up to KP for her ability to give a dead-serious face and still look hawt! I tried several times to get this look down but It. Was. So. Hard. Clearly, I don’t take myself seriously enough to channel that type of “sexy,” but it was obvs a blast to try! I found a gold sequin dress at Goodwill and then spray painted it with red, yellow, green and blue to achieve her dress’s gradient effect. The wig is from a local costume shop — I opted for the least expensive one and added the black roots by spraying on black hair spray and combing through it with a fine toothed comb while it was still wet.

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What you need:

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white skirt

white wrap bikini top

– red, yellow + blue felt

– glitter tape

plush sharks

(Photo via Rob Carr/Getty)

Confession! After I made this I realized I went about it the way hard way: I actually spray painted the sections of color at first, but don’t attempt this! It was a MESS. Instead, use felt — duh! Simply cut out your triangles by laying the felt over the skirt. You will have to use two pieces per section, which you should cut out and attach with hot glue. Add felt to the waistline as well. Then use silver glitter paint to separate each section. It is difficult to see in this image, but it makes a huge difference in the finish of this look.

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What you need:

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– orange one-piece bathing suit

– red + yellow fabric paint

– orange heels

– heart-shaped sunglasses

– dangly earrings

I would say this is the easiest to create out of all these looks. Lay out your one piece and, using a sponge paintbrush, paint on small circles (your pepperonis) and blend between the circles with yellow paint (your cheese). That’s it! Throw on your red lipstick, and if you’re less ballsy like myself, add a pair of nude seamless nylons underneath (so much more comfortable).

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What you need:

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– black jumpsuit

– blue and pink spray paint

– black fabric paint

– pink masquerade mask

– yarn spool

– pin up wig

Meowwwww!! Yup, I recreated KP’s latex catsuit she wore in her campaign in the ads for her signature scents Purr and Meow, and you totally can too! For sure this is a more ambitious DIY costume, so be prepared to spend a couple days executing this look. Just know it’s TOTALLY WORTH IT.

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I started off by laying the body suit — which I stole from a cat woman costume pack — flat on my drop cloth. You don’t need to worry about taping off your sections — the overlay of paint is actually part of the look. Eyeball your lines down each of the outer sides of the suit and spray paint blue. Then immediately spray the inside panel with your pink paint. Let this dry and repeat for a couple coats. When you get the desired look and it’s dry, flip it over and repeat on the back. Once your suit is fully dry, you can start to paint on the black cheetah print with fabric paint. I made a stamp with a block of wood and sticky foam paper and then I added some additional freehand shapes with a paint brush. Make sure you top off this look with a cat eye, because of course!

Misty Spinney

Misty Spinney is a hair stylist, makeup artist, and fashion stylist with a strong background in design and deep passion for creativity.

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FAQs

Who is Katy Perry married to in 2024? ›

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are planning to get married in 2024, The Mirror reports. ''They had to change their wedding plans during the COVID-19 pandemic. They'll get married soon, possibly on Valentine's Day, which is the anniversary of their engagement. ''

Why did Katy Perry change her name? ›

In 2003, she briefly performed as Katheryn Perry, to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson, and later adopted the stage name "Katy Perry", using her mother's maiden name.

What is the most common thing to dress up as for Halloween? ›

Here's what we found: Spider-Man was the most-repeated costume, showing up five different times across our lists. Captain Jack Sparrow also had a strong showing, as did Ghostface, Batman, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Big props for longevity to Morticia Addams, who showed up in 1967 and 1991.

How many marriages has Katy Perry had? ›

Katy Perry has had one high-profile marriage and one high-profile engagement since becoming famous. Find out more about her current and past romance here.

How many number 1s does Katy Perry have? ›

Perry has scored nine number one songs on Billboard Hot 100 and three number one albums on Billboard 200.

What did Katy Perry name baby? ›

Perry — who was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson — also shed some light on the decision to name her daughter Daisy Dove. "I like the alliteration of the DD," she explained. "But Dove is peace, I want her to be a peace maker.

What is Katy Perry's real hair color? ›

Katy's natural hair is not black, but blonde! She admitted in an interview that she thinks lighter colors do not really look good on her.

Why did Katy Perry change her hair? ›

Katy Perry certainly heard her fans roar over her hair change. After the American Idol judge shared a video of her getting her hair cut into a bob 'do she confirmed it was only a wig and she hadn't actually made the chop. But for her, the bait and switch served as a reminder to fans not to make fun of her past eras.

What is the most sold Halloween costume? ›

What Are the Most Popular Halloween Costumes This Year?
Rank (2023)Costume Name
1Barbie
2Princess
3Spider-Man
4Witch
23 more rows
Oct 24, 2023

Do adults dress up on Halloween? ›

A survey by Yahoo/YouGov found 63% of adults in the U.S. are not planning to dress up for Halloween or a Halloween party. A total of 22% are opting to wear a costume, and 14% say they are unsure if they will or not. Mental health counselor Dr.

What clothing is worn on Halloween? ›

Halloween costumes are often designed to imitate supernatural and scary beings. Costumes are traditionally those of monsters such as vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, witches, goblins, trolls, devils, etc., or in more recent years, such science fiction-inspired characters as aliens and superheroes.

Who is Katy Perry going to marry? ›

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are staying “very tight-lipped” about the details of their impending wedding.

Why did Orlando and Katy split? ›

“After Orlando and Katy split, they stayed in touch. It wasn't some awful split. They were just busy with their careers and it wasn't working,” a source told People.

Who is Orlando Bloom's wife now? ›

Which actor is Katy Perry engaged to? ›

Katy Perry has been engaged to Orlando Bloom since 2019, and the following year, the couple welcomed their daughter Daisy Dove, now three. The happy couple prefer to keep their private life out of the spotlight, although last week, Katy gave a rare glimpse into her blended family's relationship.

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