Iconic Looks and Outfits to Inspire Your Britney Spears Halloween Costume

The performer tied the knot in 2022 with her longtime love, Sam Asghari, in an intimate and star-studded ceremony that had her walking down the aisle in a custom Donatella Versace gown.

What to wear: A white, off-the-shoulder, form-fitting dress with white short mesh gloves, a long veil and a white ribbon choker necklace. A handsome, suit-clad groom gets bonus points!

Of course, the most obvious and famous Spears’ costume is a solid option, since life would clearly not be the same without 1999’s “Baby One More Time” video.

What to wear: A white shirt with buttons (note: you will not be using the buttons), tied up in a knot. A short plaid skirt, gray cardigan, knee socks, and Mary Jane heels. Braid your hair into pigtails and add marabou ponytail holders.

Spears and Timberlake may not have had the most amicable breakup, but they definitely did make pop culture history with their matching denim outfits at the 2001 American Music Awards. While this makes for a great couple’s costume, Spears’s look is more than recognizable enough to pull off all on its own.

What to wear: A long denim skirt, a sparkly belt, and a sleeveless denim top. Add a denim handbag, a chunky sparkly necklace, and a denim-clad partner for the full effect.

It’s hard to forget where you were if you tuned in on that fateful night in September 2000. Spears took the stage at the MTV VMAs in nothing more than a nude sequined bodysuit and performed “Oops . . . I Did It Again,” and the rest is history.

What to wear: A flesh-colored bra and pants, strategically covered in crystals, with silver heels. Make sure your hair is perfectly tousled, and don’t hesitate to wear a headset microphone.

Go call the po-lice! Go call the gov-nah! Spears’s sexy look in her “Work B**ch” video makes the perfect Halloween costume.

What to wear: Take those tiny shorts from your Jessica Simpson as Daisy Duke costume, and cover them with chains. Add a studded bra and sky-high heels, and don’t forget the whip!

There was so much to love about Spears’s “X Factor” judging gig, from her studious glasses to her golf claps to her goofy facial expressions. One of the best moments from her run on the talent show, though, was the rousing reaction she had to a young man who channeled Vanilla Ice.

What to wear: A black dress with subtle cutouts and a blonde, bobbed wig.

This is the Spears costume for procrastinators, since it’s hands-down the easiest of her outfits to recreate. All you need is some simple white, though a beachy photoshoot will help you achieve the full effect.

What to wear: All white everything — white crop-top turtleneck, loose white pants, and running shoes.

In September 2001, Spears took the stage at the MTV VMAs with a boa constrictor and a dream: to be the hottest, most desirable pop star to ever leave the rainforest. Were it not for this moment, would we even have Katy Perry’s “Roar” video?

What to wear: A green chiffon bra, teeny-tiny jewel-encrusted denim shorts, and flat, knee-high boots. Whatever you do, don’t forget the snake (we recommend a stuffed one, but it’s ultimately your decision).

The year was 2001, and Spears actually made us believe that we could not only go to the moon, but meet and fall in love with a cute astronaut up there, too. This red latex look is a surefire, instantly recognizable Halloween hit.

What to wear: You know the drill — red latex bodysuit with sturdy black boots (because you can’t dance on the moon in sneakers). Wear a long wig in a high, slicked-back ponytail, and pile on the white eyeshadow.

If Spears told us once, she’s told us a thousand times: “There’s only two types of people in the world; the ones that entertain, and the ones that observe.” Her “Circus” tour look will definitely plant you firmly in the first category.

What to wear: A black leotard with knee-high boots and a red ringmaster’s jacket. You will obviously need a top hat and riding crop á la Britney’s “Circus” tour props. All eyes are on you in the center of the ring — after all, you’re a “put-on-a-show” kind of girl.

Spears’s style in the “Pretty Girls” video was undeniably over-the-top. She and Iggy Azalea recreated the film “Earth Girls Are Easy” with their ’80s Barbie looks, making for the perfect Halloween costume.

What to wear: A long-sleeved leopard-print crop top over a hot pink bra. Grab a pair of ripped patchwork jeans (in the lowest rise you feel comfortable in). Add a silver belt and giant plastic earrings, and don’t skimp on the crimps.

It’s very possible that no one has ever looked this hot at 10,000 feet. Spears’s “Toxic” video is a classic, and the outfits here might be some of her most memorable.

What to wear: A bright blue dress with gold piping and cutouts in all the right places (you know where we mean). You’ll also need a jaunty matching hat.

Picture it: It’s August 2003, you’re sitting in your living room watching the MTV VMAs, and out comes Spears, chewing gum while belting out “Like a Virgin,” and then pow! Before you know it, she’s making out with Madonna.

What to wear: A semi-wedding dress — make sure the skirt and veil are detachable, so you can reveal the sexy white bustier and short-shorts that you’re wearing underneath. Layer lots of pearls and chains around your neck. Add a “boytoy” belt and white lace gloves. Carry a bouquet of flowers. No matter what you do or who you kiss, make sure you keep the gum in your mouth.

In 2016, Spears returned to the MTV VMAs stage for the first time in nearly a decade to perform her hit song “Make Me. . . ” with rapper G-Eazy. She worked the crowd in a bright yellow look that was one part Barbarella and one part WWE.

What to wear: A yellow leotard with open sides and matching knee-high boots. You can call it a comeback.

Spears’s look for the “Scream & Shout” video was the perfect mix of ’60s Barbarella and ’90s Fly Girl.

What to wear: A low-cut black crop top, high-waisted skirt, ankle boots, and fishnet gloves. Pile on the gold baubles, and tease your hair to oblivion. Add a slim gold headband and lots of fake eyelashes.