
Halloween is right around the corner, which means the streets are about to get weird. Every October, we're inundated with one inappropriate halloween costume after the next — on last year's lineup: Caitlyn Jenner, Cecil The Lion, and those of offbeat (er, curated) identities — but if you're scraping the barrel for what to be this time around, look no further than the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. No, really.
Victoria's Secret often treats its themes with as much subtlety as many people on Halloween do — which is to say, not at all. So there's a lot to look out for with each broadcast (like the time it sent Karlie Kloss down the runway wearing a Native American-themed bikini and then yanked it from the taped show before it aired). Aside from cultural appropriation, there have also been tons of questionable sexified looks, from a clown to a gym rat to, yes, even a Tinkertoy.
Much like Victoria's Secret's paradigm of the female body type, these 30+ costumes — and their boob-forward sex appeal — are to be taken lightly, and serve as mere inspiration for this October 31. Ahead, you'll see some of the best (and worst) looks from the show's past 10 years that will definitely get you in the Halloween spirit. And don't be afraid to get a little funny with it — avec tact, of course.

Sexy Tinkertoy
We hope you didn't throw them away!
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images.
Sexy Graduate
Because getting a diploma is sexy, right?
Photo: Arun Nevader/Getty Images.
Sexy Snowflake
For those wanting to be a snowflake: Paint a bunch of twigs white, glue them all together, slap on a pair of your most bejeweled undergarments and some heels, and you're out the door in a flash.
Photo: Thomas Concordia/Getty Images.
Sexy Slumber Party
No snooze buttons allowed.
Photo: Thomas Concordia/Getty Images.
Sexy Santa's Little Helper
When you're employed by Saint Nick, building toys all day comes with the hefty price of freezing your limbs off.
Photo: John Parra/Getty Images.
Sexy Gym Rat
But how is she going to hold her candy bag and a set of dumbbells?
Photo: Randy Brooke/Getty Images.
Sexy Boxer
Talk about a knockout.
Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images.
Sexy Diaphragm
Because what else could she be?
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty images.
Sexy Quarterback
We're pretty sure this is not how football works...but whatever.
Photo: George Napolitano/Getty Images.
Sexy Jester
Juggling not included.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Sexy...Discoball
Make of this what you will, but we're going with a good old piece of '70s party decor.
Photo: Arun Nevader/Getty Images.
Sexy Stewardess
This outfit is not only iconic because it glorifies a wardrobe that otherwise consists of a blazer with shoulder pads, but also Karolina Kurkova's shoe fell off seconds after this photo was taken.
Photo: Mark Mainz/Getty Images.
Sexy Clown
We're going to go ahead and say that only Victoria's Secret could turn a concept so terrifying as a clown into something so appealing. Plus, those polka dots are pretty cute.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sexy Seashell
You'll be the glitziest underwater creature of them all.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sexy Cat
Meow.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Sexy America
Lily Aldridge: Keeping the United States looking good, two gold lamé opera-length gloves at a time.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sexy Indian Chief
No. Just no.
Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images.
Sexy Poodle
Don't forget the hoop component to this one. Because otherwise, you're just wearing a couple of pink balls and some panties, which some people could easily interpret as cotton candy. And that's a little weird.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty images.
Sexy Popcorn
Getting kernels lodged in one's bra on any other occasion would be considered an unusual (and uncomfortable) occurrence, but alas, it's Halloween.
Photo: Thomas Concordia/Getty Images.
Sexy Leprechaun
But make sure you get your clover leaf count right.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Sexy Little Bo Peep
This one is entirely up to you.
Photo: Arun Nevader/Getty Images.
Sexy Cheerleader
An oldie but a goodie, the allover rah-rah costume never fails. Remember though, four pompoms sure are better than two.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Sexy Candy Cane
You might have trouble fitting through doors with this one, but wearing an uncomfortable costume on Halloween is kind of par for the course.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sexy Ring Leader
Whip accessory not necessary.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Sexy Season
Because autumn is so hot right now.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty images.
Sexy Beach Babe
If you ask us, ditch the giant beach ball and grab the towel. It's cold in October.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Sexy Tiger
For when you want to be the cat's meow.
Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty images.
Sexy Sock Monkey
Perhaps the only Halloween costume you won't regret waking up in the next morning.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Sexy Flowers From Alice In Wonderland
"Little bread-and-butter flies kiss the tulips / And the sun is like a toy balloon..."
Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images.
SexyOblina From Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Let's be honest, she was the best.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Sexy Cowgirl
Don't you have a rope that defies the laws of gravity?
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images.
Sexy Frozen
Do you want to build a snowman?
Photo: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Sexy Flag
Because being an American is sexy.
Photo: Adam Jeffery/Getty Images.
Sexy Balloon(s)
Pay attention to narrow doors, trees, and heat lamps.
Photo: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Sexy Tumbleweed
But seriously, what are those?
Photo: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Sexy Butterfly
Remember: Before you're a butterfly, you're a caterpillar.
Photo: Adam Jeffery/Getty Images.
Sexy Cop
Hm...maybe save this one for next year.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sexy Firework
Okay, this one may be a little dangerous.
Photo: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Sexy Hippie
Everybody say love! L-O-V-E.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sexy Firefighter
It's gettin' hot in herre /so hot/so take off all yo' clothes.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sexy Sock
Hey, at least you'll be cozy.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sexy Twinkle Emoji
Everybody's favorite sparkle emoji just got that much...sparklier...(don't quote us on that).
Photo: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic.
Sexy Astronaut
Don't forget your helmut!
Photo: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Sexy Surfer
Ready to catch some waves? Or some candy corn?
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
Sexy American Psycho
This one my be a stretch (get it? because suspenders?), but at least the fake blood is optional.
Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images.
Sexy Soul Cycle Rider
Got to counteract that candy somehow. Who's ready to sweat?
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
S exy Invisibility Cloak
Sure, this version carries more sparkles than Harry's, but we bet if they could go back in time and do it again, the Invisibility Cloak would look a lot more like this.
Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images.
Sexy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
C'mon. You can't deny those ruffles don't contain magical piano playing abilities.
Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images.
Sexy Mardi Gras
It might seem a little weird to celebrate another holiday on another holiday, but can you think of a better excuse to get double the candy?
Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images.
Sexy Burning (Wo)man
Get Black Rocky City-ready in no-time (batteries not included).
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Sexy Crow
Hm... This one might actually be more scary than sexy.
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