This is Your Sign to Dress Up As Elle Woods For Halloween 2023
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You should always be yourself...unless you can be bubbly, whip-smart, practically-invented-the-color-pink Harvard Law student Elle Woods — in that case, always be Elle. In the courtroom, classroom, and closet, Elle is a true fashion icon. This Halloween (and Halloweekend), you too can channel the same level of style greatness by rocking one of these DIY Legally Blonde Elle Woods costumes.
In the 2000s chick flick, Elle served us important life lessons ("Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy!") and turned out look after look in the process. The key to her signature style — and the perfect Legally Blonde costume — is pink, pink, and (you guessed it!) more pink. In fact, we think it's safe to say that Elle Woods served major Barbiecore vibes in the hallowed halls of Harvard Law wayyy before the hot pink-on-pink aesthetic became popular with your fave celebs (think Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, and Megan Fox).
So, before you hit up the pre-packaged costume section at your local Halloween store and run the risk of accidentally wearing the exact same costume as two other people, scroll through this list to find an easy Legally Blonde costume to hit "PURCHASE" on. Ahead, you'll find the best Elle Woods costumes that you can easily DIY for Halloween 2023.
Hot Pink Midi Dress
Forget the LBD; when it comes to Elle Woods, the LPD (Little Pink Dress) is all that matters. Pair your hot pink midi dress with some pink heels and clear pink sunglasses to emulate her signature vibe.
What you'll need: Bold New Look Magenta Tie-Back Midi Dress With Pockets, $69, Lulus
Washington D.C. Business Suit
Leave it to Elle to put her own spin on business attire. We can't stop thinking about this iconic look from Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, & Blonde.
What you'll need: Tie Neck Bodycon Peplum Work Dress, $31.19, Amazon
Hot Pink Leather
In the words of Elle herself: "Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed." Recreate this fan-favorite 'fit with a pink co-ord set and matching sunnies.
What you'll need: Faux Leather Biker Jacket, $44.90, Amazon
Blue Sequin Dress
This might be one of Elle's only non-pink looks in Legally Blonde, but it still lives in our mind rent free.
What you'll need: Glitter Bodycon Mini Dress, $36.99, Amazon
Costume Party
You're not just going as a Bunny, you're going as Elle Woods as a Bunny. The '00s mini bag and pink tights will keep your costume true to the film. Stop by a costume store and snag some feathers to hot glue on, if you want to go the extra mile.
What you'll need: Overbust Bustier Top, $7.99, Amazon
Fuzzy Jacket and Sequin swimsuit
The best part about this costume (besides the fact that it's dog-friendly) is that you can wear the glittery bathing suit next time you hit up the beach. Basically, you're not dropping cash on a one-time-use item.
What you'll need: Pink Sparkle swimsuit Top and Bottoms, $21.99, Amazon
Belted Pencil Dress
Tie a length of sparkly pink ribbon around the waist of any structured pink dress to recreate Elle's iconic courtroom look, and don't forget your notes!
What you'll need: Armida Button Blazer Dress, $88, superdown
Sorority Merch
Though Elle isn't seen wearing a Delta Nu t-shirt in either of the films, we bet that she has a whole drawer of sorority swag in her dorm room.
What you'll need: Legally Blonde Delta Nu Shirt, $24.24, RedBubble
Pink Butterfly Clips
Elle's pink monochromatic look definitely stands out against the dreary walls of the Harvard Law Library. Pair a pink cheetah print top with pink butterfly clips and any pair of pink bottoms to get the full effect.
What you'll need: 100 Packs Assorted Color Butterfly Hair Clips, $5.98, Amazon
Sequin Shirt Dress
Real fans know that you can't sleep on the Broadway musical version of Legally Blonde. Elle wears some seriously pinktastic outfits in the stage version, including this striped sequin number with little pink heels.
What you'll need: Boyfriend Poplin Maxi Shirt Dress, $108, Express
Denim Jacket and Skirt
Another day, another casual Elle on Broadway slay. You might be able to find all the pieces for this costume in your closet: a jean jacket, a pink circle skirt, and a light pink T-shirt.
What you'll need: Cropped Jean Jacket, $39.99, Amazon
Newsboy Cap
Style a hot pink newsboy cap with a striped blouse for this Elle Woods costume. Bonus points if you take a pic with a tiny dog.
What you'll need: Cotton Front Newsboy Cap, $12.99, Amazon
Green String swimsuit
As we know, Elle is not afraid to shy away from sparkle (especially when it comes to swimsuits). You'll gain admission to Harvard (errrr, well, at least Halloween parties) wearing Elle's lime green video essay swimsuit. Bonus points if you bring a pool float along with you.
What you'll need: Sequin Green String swimsuit, $15.99, Amazon
Purple Beanie and Jacket
Question: is there a single Elle look that's not ionic? Answer: No. Wear a red turtleneck, throw on a purple jacket, and finish your look with a Y2K flower beanie.
What you'll need: Knitted Flower Crochet Cap, $3.99, Amazon
Pink Cloud Dress
Technically, this dress is covered in clouds, but you can slip on any floral or tie-dye mini to recreate it. Pop a flower behind your ear and your costume is set.
What you'll need: Petriana Halter Mini Dress, $78, Revolve
Green Sweater
Dress for Halloween like Elle did on the first day of law school. Ace the look in a green sweater and button-up. (What, like it's hard?)
What you'll need: Colorful V-neck Knit Cardigan, $32, Cider
Yellow Tie-Front Top
For a daytime casual Elle Woods costume, pair a yellow tie-front top with your favorite pair of dark wash jeans and a hot pink belt. And don't forget the most crucial part of the costume: the bend and snap!
What you'll need: Resort Floral Button-Down Shirt, $40, Vans
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