The Vampire Diaries: Halloween Costume Inspiration from Elena Gilbert

Maybe it's the fall air and Halloween lurking around the corner, but I found myself rewatching The Vampire Diaries (again!) when it debuted on HBO Max last month. In one of my favorite episodes, Damon takes Elena to a Whitmore College frat party to teach her the "right way to feed". Conveniently themed "The Murder House", they have no trouble fitting in as Jack the Ripper and his vampire/victim accomplice.

Image courtesy of The CW. The Vampire Diaries Episode 04x04 featuring Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder.

Nina Dobrev looked stunning, as always, and I couldn't help but wonder: is this the perfect Vampire halloween costume? Thanks to Amazon's ever-vast selection, we found stunning dupes for you to recreate this look withOUT breaking the bank. Keep scrolling to see our top finds for Elena's Murder House inspo!

Corset Top

Perhaps the most important piece of this ensemble is Elena's corset top, complete in her signature purple. The best part? All of these options are available in a range of inclusive sizes from XS - 6X. (Bonus points: if purple isn't your color, they have tons of other hues!)

Full Skirt

Perhaps we are taking a cue from Katherine more than Elena, but we are in LOVE with these Victorian and steampunk-inspired high-low skirts. The silhouettes are amazing and will photograph incredibly on your night out.

Dresses

For less fuss, you can opt for single-piece outfits instead of separates! Several of the corset options above offer dress versions of their designs:

Vampire Teeth

It wouldn't be a true homage to The Vampire Diaries without some kickass sexy teeth! We did some sleuthing on your behalf and these custom fangs seems to be a fan favorite for their ease of use, durability, and ability to reuse.

Fake Blood

Complete the transformation with fake blood so realistic, you'll have people wondering if you've gone full method on the vamp acting. During our research, we kept coming across the brand Mehron for reliable and well-rated faux blood products. With colors like "Bright Arterial" and "Dark Venous", it's a gruesome but playful final touch for your outfit.

Now you're set! Have the time of your life dancing the night away - and try to not bite anyone! (But maybe keep your cute new fangs to yourself, just in case).

Image and gif courtesy of The CW

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