10 Pop and Rock Star Costume Ideas for 2021
Stingray Recommends: Top 10 Costume Ideas for Halloween 2021
One of the best things about Halloween is feeling like somebody else for a while.
Shy by nature? Tonight, you’re an ultra-confidant, sexy vampire.
People pleaser? Tonight you’re an axe-wielding serial killer.
But there’s no need to go full-on freaky or scary. The world of pop music has plenty of characters to inspire a temporary makeover.
Need some ideas? In no particular order, here are our Top 10 Costume Ideas for 2021.
Go ahead, release that inner pop star - and be sure to tag Stingray in the photos!
Olivia Rodrigo
If you’re on a tight budget, it doesn’t get easier than this. Perfect that Sour look with a face covered in kids’ stickers.
►Decades of Pop Hits
Freddie Mercury
It’s almost 30 years since we lost this trailblazing legend. Pay homage with his unmistakable moustache and a flamboyant outfit of your choosing. (An outrageous crown gets you extra points.)
►For The Fans of Queen
Lil Nas X
Freddie Mercury’s kindred spirit. Spray paint a cheap cowboy hat hot pink, then scour Value Village for matching pink belts and blazer. You’d better befriend a seamstress, ‘cause this one’s elaborate!
►Guest Curator: Lil Nas X
Kacey Musgraves
One large white cowboy hat, pastel-coloured eye shadow and a bucketful of glitter. That’s it, you’re done!
►Women of Hot Country
Yungblud
We’ve all done a punk rock costume at some point in our lives. Refresh the concept with fetish wear and platform shoes. Go Robert Smith with your hair.
►Alternative Now
Cardi B
WAP was a major thing in 2020, and it isn’t going away any time soon. Get her uber-sexual video look with a wavy beehive wig and lots and lots of pink cloth.
►For The Fans of Cardi B
The Weeknd
Doing this Canadian star in 2013 would’ve required a major trip to the hair stylist. Fortunately, all you need now is a red suit, handlebar moustache and oversized 70’s shades.
►For The Fans of The Weeknd
Billie Eilish
You have two options here: Billie circa 2019 (green streaks in your hair and baggy t-shirt), or this year’s red-carpet version (blonde wig + cream-coloured gown).
►For The Fans of Billie Eilish
J Balvin
Start with a crew cut and go crazy with the hair dye. Add signature smiley face medallion and you’re 90% there. Just make sure you can do some passable rhyming in Spanish.
►Guest Curator: J Balvin
ZZ Top
Pay tribute to one of classic rock’s beloved icons, the late Dusty Hill. A wizard-like beard, suit jacket, black shades and grey fedora does the trick. Then find a partner to be your double.
