Channel Your Favorite Latina Icons With These Halloween Costume Ideas
From Selena’s Grammys glam to La Chilindrina’s signature pigtails, these Halloween costume ideas celebrate iconic Latina looks
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Still figuring out your Halloween costume? Draw inspiration from the Latina icons we grew up watching and listening to. From Selena’s red-carpet glamour to La Chilindrina’s lopsided pigtails, we have a look for every mood. Latina mamis, we’ve got you covered.
Selena’s purple jumpsuit from her 1995 Astrodome performance is a classic—but it’s far from your only option. For her 1994 Grammys look, style your hair in a messy updo, slip into a full-length white halter dress, and finish with red lipstick. Prefer her “Amor Prohibido” album cover outfit? Pair a long-sleeved white lace blouse with a black leather jacket and high-waisted black pants, then add gold hoops.
For those of us who grew up watching la Dra. Ana Polo on Caso Cerrado, a gavel might be the ultimate Halloween accessory. Build the look around a pantsuit—black or gray works best—and a blonde wig or a brown wig with blonde highlights. Recreate her 2000s-style makeup and thin eyebrows to complete the transformation.
With her lopsided pigtails and signature glasses, La Chilindrina belongs on any list of memorable Latina TV characters. Recreate her look with a short green dress, a red cardigan, and black Mary Jane shoes. For the finishing touches, draw on some freckles and try blacking out one front tooth with non-toxic dental paint or wax.
If Gabrielle Solís’ wardrobe in “Desperate Housewives” has always had your attention, Halloween is your excuse to borrow her style. Start with a matching pink velour sweatsuit (or really any color) and Y2K makeup. For a dressier take, try a tight blue midi dress, white pants with a low-cut tank top, or a pink tank-top-and-skirt combo.
Shakira’s “Las de la Intuición” music video offers a costume built around one standout piece: a purple wig. Add a white shirt, a black tie, a black miniskirt, and black tights to pull it together. You can also revisit her Dónde Están los Ladrones? or Oral Fixation Vol. 2 album covers for another take on her signature style.
For even more inspiration, look to Maddy from Season 3 of Euphoria or Chel from The Road to El Dorado. Whether you lean spooky, stylish, or silly, choose a look you’ll feel comfortable making your own.
