11 Halloween Costumes for the Office, Plus Key Pieces You Can Wear After The Festivities Are Over

When it comes to putting together a work-friendly Halloween costume, you'll want to think outside of the box to ensure you land on a look that's both creative and chic. For starters, try exploring some of the biggest moments in pop culture history for inspiration—like iconic films of decades past. More often than not, all you need are a few key pieces to evoke the look. And by splurging on fashion-forward styles, you get a few new closet mainstays in the process.

Fan favorites like Catwoman and Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's may be the initial looks that come to mind. But the key to successfully pulling off more streamlined costumes (and impressing your coworkers) is to pay close attention to the details. By focusing on nailing down the pieces many might overlook, the rest of the outfit is almost guaranteed to fall into place.

Whether you're back in the office or working from home, adding careful finishing touches to your costume ensures that your look is deemed clever and well thought out among your peers—even if you're debuting your costume over Zoom. And the best part? Once the festivities are over, you'll have a few new pieces to elevate the essentials you already have in your wardrobe for seasons to come. If you're not sure where to start, just ahead is a list of the 11 best Halloween looks for the office.