Like many, Halloween for us kids growing up was always a time to dress up. We’d bounce off the walls on a sugar high and watch scary films. I was never allowed to watch Silence of the Lambs but a VHS and mute button soon saw to that little dilemma. The Addams Family and other weird and wonderful films however were always on schedule. Fun fact, Anthony Hopkins actually turned down the role of Fester in The Addams Family in lieu of his role as Hannibal Lecter. Anyway. Upon recently watching the film it’s so obvious where designers get their inspiration these days. Ok I’m kidding but it’s worth having a delve into their style and what we can do about it, right?

Here’s what we can learn from my favourite three characters; Wednesday, Gomez and Morticia…

Wednesday

Despite being just 10 years old during filming, Wednesday Addams (aka Christina Ricci), had quite the unique style.

Button downs, exaggerated collars and chic over the knee socks – she definitely had it going on.

Oh and don’t get me started on those urban braids, hello!

Embellished Rib Collar Knit, Oasis

Block Heel Suede Boots, Karen Millen

Ruffle Blouse, Topshop

Collar Dress, ASOS

Sleeved Sequin Top, Warehouse

Gomez

Charming, attentive and affectionate. What’s not to love about Gomez?

Throw in his velvet blazers, those silky waistcoats and Renaissance shirts and you got yourself a brand new boyfriend wardrobe.

Pinstripe Blazer, Monki

Red Velvet Choker, Choies

Velvet Wrap Jacket, Precis

Blue Velvet Body, Warehouse

Pinstripe Cigarette Pants, Topshop

Morticia

Despite Cher being interested in the role, we could never image anyone playing Morticia better.

The vamp red nails and matching blood red lips, she was my beauty idol from the get-go.

Her floor length dresses were always a little too sexy and generally, she scared the hell out of me.

A woman’s wardrobe I’d definitely like to have a sift through though.

Plunge Neck, Missguided

Lace Maxi, Alberta Ferretti

Slinky Wrap Top, Boohoo

Sequin Maxi, Cristallini

Mesh Insert Maxi, TTYA

What have you got planned for Halloween? Xx