Fact: You’re never too young or too old to costume-up for Halloween. It’s the holiday where anything goes, from terrifyingly accurate Pennywise the Dancing Clown costumes (brace yourselves, people) to planting a pointy black hat on your head and calling it a day. Of course, as maximalists and fashion and beauty enthusiasts, we recommend going all-out with your lewk, from the tips of your toes to those of your eyelashes. (Haven’t you heard? Escapism is fun.)
While trying out a new, otherworldly Halloween makeup look is pretty much requisite, we’d like to remind you not to skimp on the details. If your eyes are the windows to your temporarily transformed soul, your eyelashes are the drapes — and therefore require attention; dressing up.
To that end, click through the slideshow above for 16 OTT sets of false eyelashes that’ll make your Halloween costume. Before you apply, a bit of advice from the legendary Pat McGrath: Start with eyeliner and mascara. “If you aren’t so good at lashes, it can act as a base,” she told the Cut. “And the eyeliner makes it so you don’t see gaps between the lashes.” Also, whilst applying, keep your lashes open. “Grip the lashes and hold them above your line of vision so that you can look straight ahead as you place the lashes,” Sephora makeup artist Sara Biria told Vogue. Use an applicator to apply your faux lashes and, since glue doesn’t dry instantly, wait 30 seconds before releasing your hold. Happy All Hallows Eve, y’all.
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False Lashes For Halloween
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Paperself
Under the Sea Paper Lashes, $16.73 at Paperself
This London-based lash brand cuts all of its creations from paper. Pair your wearable art with a sea-themed costume.
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Beauty is Life
Show Lashes, $35 at Barneys
These fiery lashes call to mind phoenixes and comic book villains.
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Party City
Jeweled Goddess False Eyelashes, $12.99 at Party City
Faux lashes that'll add a touch of sparkle to any ensemble.
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Make Up For Ever
Lash Show — C-801 Instant Drama False Lashes & False Lashes Glue — Creative Impact, $18 at Make Up For Ever
Take inspiration from this year's Pirelli Calendar; wear these with an edgy Queen of Hearts get-up.
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BH Cosmetics
False Eyelashes in Oo La Lah, $1.94 at BH Cosmetics
At $1.94 a set, you have no reason not to nab a pair.
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Shu Uemura
Black Jewel on Wing False Eyelash Premium Edition, $75 at Shu Uemura
These regal jeweled lashes almost guarantee you the costume contest crown.
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Napoleon Perdis
Lashes Orchid, $20 at Napoleon Perdis
Colorful, high-impact mascara is currently trending. Why not take it a step further?
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Illamasqua
False Lashes 013, $14 at Selfridges
Relatively subtle, still guaranteed to turn heads.
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Kryolan
Stargirl Lashes, $12.50 at Kryolan
Just what you need to complete your Elsa ensemble.
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Beauty is Life
Figaro Lashes, $27 at Barneys
Rock these with any green-tinged disguise.
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Inglot
Decorated Feather Lashes, $14 at Inglot
For all you dark angels/birds of prey.
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Napoleon Perdis
Lashes Marigold, $24 at Napoleon Perdis
Another animalistic option.
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Shu Uemura
Dazzling Black Diamante False Eyelashes, $28 at Shu Uemura
Modeled after lashes Shu Uemura made for master of show Madonna, these dazzling lashes are surprisingly wearable.
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Kryolan
Peacock Lashes in Pink, $12.30 at Kryolan
When peacocking, one requires peacock-themed lashes.
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Beauty is Life
Queen Lashes, $27 at Barneys
Play up the glitter with whited or silvered-out brows.
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Shu Uemura
Black Velvet Feather False Eyelashes, $26 at Shu Uemura
Black but un-basic.