Halloween comes but once a year, so if the Goth look isn't entirely your thing, there's no need to spend above the odds to get spooky. Here are a few of our favourite dressup pieces we've gathered from the high street, with all you need for a howling Halloween: nothing here costs more than £10, so you can join in with the fun without giving your bank manager too much of a scare...
Lace cat-ears: £4 at
AccessorizeSequin bat mask in gold: £4 at
TopshopSilky Halloween spider tights: £5.48 at
TightspleaseDevil Tail: £4 at
AccessorizeBat earrings (part of 3-bit set) £6 at
Attitude Clothing'Economy' witch hat: £3 at
Party DelightsSparkle spider ring: £4.99 at
New LookGlow-in-the-dark skeleton earrings: £2.50 at
Accessorize
Keen to splash out on the occasion? Check out our premium spooky accessories here!
Accessorize have gone in for stars in a big way this season, but these aren't D&G's stars re-hashed: they're just a good old-fashioned night sky print that will be great for autumn/winter matching.
The bag is a classic larger weekender shape, with faux leather straps and a pre-faded star print. There's a cute matching pom-pom swinging from the side.
If you're planning on a lot of visits to relatives this Christmas, why not get in early? A bag this shape and size can be seriously handy!
£32 at Accessorize
Model, actress and DJ Tolula Adeyemi was spotted wearing one of our newest favourite bags from Radley at the recent re-opening of London's flagship UniQlo store on Regent Street.The D'Arblay bag is one of the brand's newest styles, and is one of a selection of more evening-friendly bags being sold alongside its more recognisable brightly-coloured daybags.
This is one of our hotly-tipped bags for party season, as it's got so much fun, festive appeal. We love the giant scale double strap and the stylised bow: it's got just a tiny bit of 1920s influence, which is big news just now, and we think it's super elegant and cute.
£139 at Radley
Our dream bag for the autumn has got to be Proenza Schouler's PS1 in this beautiful deep red berry shade. As well as being a classic autumn colour that won't go out of style any time soon, it fits in neatly with the jewel tone trend that is such a huge hit this season: try teaming it with emerald and gold jewellery for maximum effect.
The PS1 remains one of the most popular celeb-owned handbags, counting Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Kate Bosworth, Jessica Alba, Chloe Sevigny,
Sophia Bush, Leighton Meester, Kirstin Dunst, Mary-Kate Olsen, Dakota
Fanning, Jessica Stam and Lauren Conrad among its fans. And they can't all be wrong!
£1,255 at Liberty
We're still enjoying a mild autumn here in the UK, and there is no danger of us having to pull on super bulky thermal headwear just yet. Since 1920s style is in, this gives us all an excellent opportunity to smarten our outerwear look with prim and proper hats with just a touch of girly embellishment. Stick to materials like felt or cotton to avoid overheating!
Here are a few of our favourite lightweight berets and cloche-style hats from the high street:
Clockwise from top left:
Red and white bow-pearl beret by Alice Hannah £20 at Topshop
D'Arblay asymmetric red cloche with black ribbon: £39 at Radley
Black veil felt cloche hat: £25 at Debenhams
Eastex dark red bouquet trim felt hat: £44 at House of Fraser
Eastex beige felt cloche with ribbon bow trim £40 at Debenhams
(Centre) Red Patent flower trim cloche hat: £45 at John Lewis
Related: 1920s fashion: cloche hats
With the fetish trend in full swing, aspects of the dark and scary style are cropping up in shoes, accessories and handbags too, with the wrist cuff being a popular fixture. Remember Angelina Jolie's positively kinky Louis Vuitton clutch? The gold Lockit is not the only such style out there, and we've just spotted this similar concept from Philippe Roucou.
His 'Phoenicia' clutch attaches to the wrist via a leather cuff and sturdy silver-toned chain and has a ruched edge where LV's is shiny and smooth. This is an accessory that's sure to turn heads, and we think it's a brave move from the emerging Parisian designer.
£455 at Farfetch
Whistles' bags seldom disappoint, and their small but perfectly-formed collection is always worth checking out if you're after a stylish, sub-designer handbag. This season they've embraced the vintage frame-top look alongside a range of satchels, and this 'Meryl' doctor's bag really appeals.
It's a large bag with a shoulder strap to make carrying a little easier than some other retro styles we've seen. Burgandy leather makes for a stylish autumnal statement and we love the shiny patent panel at the front.
£195 at Whistles
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