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

5 Ways to Rock Katy Perry’s Most Unique Looks for Halloween? ›

While not strictly identifying as religious, she has stated, "I pray all the time – for self-control, for humility." Wanting to be like her sister Angela, Perry began singing by practicing with her sister's cassette tapes.

Is Katy Perry religious? ›

While not strictly identifying as religious, she has stated, "I pray all the time – for self-control, for humility." Wanting to be like her sister Angela, Perry began singing by practicing with her sister's cassette tapes.

What is the most dressed up costume for Halloween? ›

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2Princess
3Spider-Man
4Witch
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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? ›

Katy Perry is no stranger to name change. In fact, she changed her name from Katheryn Hudson to Katy Perry to prevent confusion with her famous friend Kate Hudson. The fact that she didn't mind changing her birth name is an indicator about Perry's stance on maiden vs. married name change.

Is Katy Perry a billionaire? ›

She made her fortune through building supplies. She owns the nation's largest wholesale distributor of roofing supplies. Katy Perry made the self-made women billionaires list for the first time. Although, it states her current net worth as $350 million.

What religion is Beyoncé? ›

Beyoncé was raised Methodist and attended St. John's United Methodist Church in Houston. As her mother's family was Catholic, on Christmas Eve her family attended Midnight mass at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church.

What is the most worn Halloween costume ever? ›

A few of the all-time most popular Halloween costumes include:
  • Star Wars: Star Wars is always popular! ...
  • Policeman/Firefighter: Real-life superheroes likefirefighters and policemen have always been well-loved costume options for both kids and adults.
  • Witch: You don't need any hocus pocus to create a witch costume!

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.

Is Katy Perry engaged to? ›

Orlando Bloom on Why He “Wouldn't Change” His Relationship With Katy Perry for “Anything” The actor and singer, who share a 3-year-old daughter, got engaged in 2019.

Who did Katy Perry date 2007? ›

Travie McCoy (Dated Summer 2007-December 2008) When Perry first broke big with “I Kissed a Girl,” she was busy kissing Travie McCoy, the frontman of Gym Class Heroes who later scored a solo hit with “Billionaire.” The on-and-off relationship ended at the end of 2008, when McCoy posted on his blog confirming the split ...

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.

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.

Does Katy Perry have a half sister? ›

Is Katy Perry's mom a pastor? ›

Who is Katy Perry's Mom, Mary Hudson? Not only is the 75-year-old a proud mother to Katy and her two siblings, but Mary is also a Pentecostal pastor, as reported by PEOPLE.

What kind of person is Katy Perry? ›

As an ENFJ, Katy tends to be warm, genuine, and empathetic. Katy is generally persuasive and often helps guide people toward a better life.

Who is a Pentecostal person? ›

Pentecostalism, charismatic religious movement that gave rise to a number of Protestant churches in the United States in the 20th century and that is unique in its belief that all Christians should seek a post-conversion religious experience called “baptism with the Holy Spirit.” Recalling the Holy Spirit's descent ...

Are Katy Perry and Ariana Grande friends? ›

Their friendship dates back to 2015, when Grande revealed in an interview that Perry had warmly welcomed her into the music industry and offered her support. Grande was inspired by Perry's performance at the Staples Center, a venue where Perry later came to support Grande's own show.

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