Time of year again when clothes fall off and what is left are brightly colored rags that barely pass muster as acceptable attire. And who better than celebrities to pull things off (in a figurative sense, of course)? These are the most memorable celebrity Halloween costumes from years past. Halloween is the perfect time to show off your sexiest, spookiest, and most outrageous side. And Hollywood hasn’t let us down, either. Check out these iconic Halloween costumes put together by some of the world’s most famous people, even though they have access to hair and makeup teams and designer clothing. Some of our favourite A-list Halloween looks, from Elton John to Hugh Hefner, are here for your viewing pleasure.

Elton John and Bette Midler are the First.
In 2005, Halloween celebrations took place on a Monday night, but when you’re a celebrity, who cares about the time of day? For Bette Midler, who hosted the 10th Anniversary Bette Midler’s Halloween party at the New York Renaissance Festival, it appears that she was decked out in a rose-themed ensemble. There’s nothing particularly frightening about that.

The New York Restoration Project’s mission is to restore and protect public areas in New York, which is why the event is held once a year. This particular year’s event was held at the Waldorf Astoria, and as you can see, Elton John is dressing to impress, as he is the best-dressed devil we’ve ever seen on the red carpet.