Dress Like a Celebrity Day offers a chance for students to dress up like someone other than themselves. It’s an exciting way to celebrate spirit week during homecoming or snowfest, helping make memories they’ll never forget.
From outfits to accessories, makeup, and hairstyles, here are some of the best ideas for “Dress Like a Celebrity Day” for homecoming spirit week.
What Is Dress Like a Celebrity Day?
Dress Like a Celebrity Day is a fun event where students can wear clothes and accessories that mimic their favorite stars. It’s the time for students to pull off outfits that seem over-the-top for a normal day at school, but perfect for a dress-up day.
Dress-up days in middle and high school often occur during spirit week for homecoming, but many schools also have these events for snowfest, which is similar to homecoming but revolves around a winter sporting event like basketball, with a snowfest dance to end the celebration.
How to Pick a Celebrity to Dress Like?
You can choose your favorite celebrity to dress like, or one that you already own clothes that look similar to what they wear. If you’re not sure who to dress like, think about which celebrities often wear things you’re drawn to.
What to Consider While Picking a Celebrity to Dress Like?
When choosing which celebrity to dress up like, first consider your school’s dress code. Some celebrity outfit ideas won’t be allowed, so you’ll want to avoid those from the start. Then, consider what your chosen celebrity typically dresses like. There may be certain colors they wear more often, or they may favor certain brands. Look through photos and decide if they tend to wear loose clothing or something tailored or form-fitting.
Don’t forget to add accessories to your look to truly make the statement of who you’re dressing like. This could mean adding a handbag or clutch, wearing similar jewelry, or choosing a hat or sunglasses.
Your hair and makeup can make a big difference in your look, too. If the celebrity you choose is known for certain looks, try to mimic them to make the most of this fun dress-up day.
Dress Like a Celebrity Day Ideas
When dressing up like a celebrity, you could keep it simple or go all out, either option is fine and fun! Here are some ideas for fun celebrities to dress like.
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler is one of the easiest celebrities to dress like since he is known for his very casual look. You can easily dress up like Adam Sandler by wearing a sweatshirt or oversized t-shirt and basketball shorts.
Post Malone
Face tattoos, anyone? It’s hard to describe Post Malone’s fashion, since it is a blend of country and modern cowboy, mixed with tattoos and alternative hairstyles. Dressing up like Post Malone requires extra face details, which you can recreate with temporary tattoos or draw with eyeliner. Use aluminum foil on your teeth for a fake grill, and put on some silver necklaces.
@frazier.carbon The tattoos took me an hour 😭 #postmalone #celebrity #school #spiritweek #foryoupage
Taylor Swift
When dressing like Taylor Swift, start by choosing which era you want to mimic. You may want to wear a gold fringe dress for a Fearless look, or a navy blue glittery dress for a Midnights era look. Or, you can skip choosing an era and dress like Taylor does on a normal day – high-waisted A-line mini skirt with a tucked-in blouse and Mary Jane shoes with cat-eye sunglasses.
@alecksis13 will never stop doing this trend sorry @Taylor Nation @Taylor Swift #THETORTUREDPOETSDEPARTMENT #taylorswift #swiftie #tstheerastour #theerastour #swifttok
Marilyn Monroe
Go for the iconic white halter dress look, paired with red lipstick and curls. It’s the ultimate look for Dress Like a Celebrity Day, and everyone will know who you are.
Justin Bieber
Dressing like Justin Bieber could involve oversized sweatshirts, torn jeans, and high-end shoes. Or, you might choose a white tank top and a snapback hat. Another iconic Justin B. look is sweatshorts, a zippered hoodie with no shirt under it, a snapback hat on backward, and Crocs.
Naomi Osaka
Naomi is one of the most talented tennis players in this new generation. She does things a bit differently than decades ago, and often dresses up in sporty yet colorful attire to play tennis. If you’ve got some colorful tops and athletic skirts, you can bring your racket and dress up like Naomi for Celebrity Day.
Bruno Mars
Think brightly colored suits, fedoras, and sunglasses when dressing like Bruno Mars – the man behind one of the best songs about friendship. He also tends to wear clothing with stand-out textures and patterns, like animal prints and metallics. Another Bruno Mars dress-up idea is to wear silk shorts with a matching silk button-up shirt, paired with white loafers, sunglasses, and a fitted white hat.
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Kim Kardashian
It’s easy to dress like Kim K by wearing a form-fitting dress or body suit, oversized sunglasses, and high heels. Add a long black wig to really nail the look for Dress Like a Celebrity Day.
Ariana Grande
Start with a high ponytail for her signature hairstyle, and then choose your outfit. Consider her oversized sweater look with thigh-high boots or a babydoll dress with a choker.
Cristiano Ronaldo
It’s easy to dress as a professional sports athlete like Cristiano Ronaldo by wearing a pair of soccer shorts and a Ronaldo jersey paired with soccer socks.
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Lebron James
You can dress like the basketball star Lebron James on the court with full Lakers gear and bright pink shoes, or attempt his off-the-court style with black slacks, a black tee-shirt tucked in, Nike Air Maxes, and sunglasses.
@ckims_ King James 👑 #fyp #nba #lebron #lebronjames #grwm #style #ootd #fashiontiktok #greenscreen #outfitinspo #nbaoutfit #nbaoutfitinspo
Soulja Boy
Soulja Boy had an iconic look when “Crank That” came out in 2007. He wore oversized shirts (sometimes with a hoodie), oversized jeans, a flat cap, and his iconic sunglasses with “Soulja Boy” written on them. You can easily DIY this outfit at home and dress up like him for Celebrity Day in spirit week!
Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett is a great choice for dress like a celebrity day because his outfit is so easy to put together. Simply put on a Hawaiian shirt, a baseball cap, and sunglasses. You can choose to add more accessories, such as a guitar, if you have them at home.
Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey is another celebrity known for his consistent outfit on Family Feud. He’s always seen wearing an oversized suit, which is typically an earth tone. Aside from just wearing a large suit, you can complete the Steve Harvey look with a bald cap and a large mustache.
@imkianajordyn Steve Harvey yall 🫶🏾 #steveharvey #steveharveycostume #halloweencostume #halloweencostumeideas
Recap: Dress Like a Celebrity Day
You don’t need to have the perfect outfit for Dress Like a Celebrity Day. It’s all about having fun, showing school spirit, and dressing differently than you normally would. Make the most of it, whether keeping it simple or going all out. The key is to make sure you feel comfortable and confident while showing off your favorite celebrity looks.