As we continue our fashion love affair with Y2K style, it seems only fitting that we follow suit with a search for the best Britney Spears Halloween costumes. No person (Paris Hilton aside) is a noughties style icon quite like Britney Spears. After all, who else could rock a black catsuit, air stewardess outfit and a near-naked bodysuit in one music video? No one, which is why we have plenty of inspiration for the 31st October this year.
Reminding ourselves of the pop star’s most iconic looks, we started with the most striking: her snake-adorned performance of I’m a slave 4 U at the 2001 VMA’s. Yes, Miss Spears really did sing and dance while a python sat on her shoulders. Although we wouldn’t recommend you bring any pets to a Halloween party, so best to stick to stuffed toys when recreating this fit.
Next, we turned to her Toxic look, specifically the red-coloured catsuit that offers maximum style impact with minimal effort. And, of course, we couldn’t forget the all-denim outfits Spears and then-beau Justin Timberlake stepped out in on the American Music Awards red carpet, which makes for a standout couples costume. Plus, perhaps surprisingly, all-denim looks are also a key trend this season, meaning this outfit looks even more chic.
But no matter if you opt to transform into Oops I did it again Britney, Baby One More Time Britney or ringmaster Britney, the key to any great Halloween costume comes from leaving enough time to properly create it. So it certainly pays to be prepared, especially as social media shopping site Like To Know It predicts we’ll be putting plenty of effort into this year’s event – after last year’s searches for Halloween costumes were up 9000% from the year before.
With so many Halloween costume ideas coming from just one person, it’s now time to decide which Britney Spears look you like best. And, who knows, maybe your fancy dress outfit will encourage you to head out to karaoke. Here’s hoping.
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Below, find the five most iconic Britney Spears Halloween costumes we certainly want a piece of.
I’m A Slave 4 U Britney
