6 steps to Beyoncé: From hot pants to a weave, all the essentials for a Queen Bey Halloween costume

by Paige Dzenis October 17, 2013

Beyoncé has yet to announce a release date for her next single or album (December rumours, please be true!) but from the Super Bowl to the Mrs. Carter Show world tour, she dominated 2013. Meaning: you can take your pick of Beyoncé moments when planning a Halloween costume. Who runs the world? Ghouls!

While there’s a virtually unlimited number of Beyoncé looks to copy for Halloween, only the most craft-talented should try to duplicate her Rubin Singer iguana-leather bodysuit or super-sparkly fringed Pucci tour minidress. Instead, embrace the art of accessorizing and take on one of Beyonce’s more iconic looks from the year: her football-themed cover shoot for GQ. Hey, if you’re going to show some skin, Halloween is the night to do it. From the delicate body chain to the borrowed-from-the-boys cut off jersey, we break down Beyoncé’s look in 6 easy costume steps.

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FOOTBALL JERSEY
It’s not important what team you’re on for this costume (though bonus points if you rep Beyoncé’s hometown of Houston) but it is important how much crop you give this top. Your party plans may dictate just how high you can cut—or go with a ready-made option like this jersey from Urban Outfitters.

Urban Renewal cropped football tee ($39, urbanoutfitters.com)

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HOT PANTS
Depending on how much of your, ahem, halo, you want to show off, you can be like Bey and bare almost all of it or go for a hot pant with a bit more coverage. (Side note: This may be the first time in history an American Apparel item was chosen for its ability to provide more coverage.)

American Apparel shiny short short ($29, americanapparel.net)

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BOOTIES
They may not be the Proenza Schouler booties Beyoncé wore during the Super Bowl, but these Alexander McQueen heels are sturdy and staked—which is essential when you’re breaking into vigorous dance routine at random points throughout the night.

McQ Alexander McQueen leather biker boots ($675, net-a-porter.com)

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BODY CHAIN
C’mon! When else will you have an excuse to rock a body chain? The rest of this Beyoncé Halloween costume is bold and brazen, so this delicate piece of jewellery helps to balance it all out.

Vanessa Mooney body chain ($92, shopbop.com)

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NECKLACE
Now that the body chain has your “delicate jewellery” requirement covered, pump up the volume with a fierce chain necklace.

Forever 21 street-chic curb chain necklace ($7, forever21.com)

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HAIR
No matter how long or thick your hair is, a Beyoncé costume isn’t complete without a weave. Hair extensions are also an easy way to add in the honey-blonde highlights Bey is known for without dying your actual hair. Even better, many come already curled, so you can spend the extra time memorizing the lyrics to “Countdown.”

Ken Paves 8-piece wavy extension ($69, shopkenpaves.com)

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