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26 Ways To Channel Selena And Look 'Como La Flor' This Halloween

Candy? No thanks, we're having "Bidi Bidi" bom boms this year. 🍬🍬
Carolina Moreno
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Reporter, HuffPost

Halloween is the perfect time to bust out your "bra with little sprinkly things on it" bustier and pay homage to legendary Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla.

Two decades after her death, the Mexican-American artist lives on thanks to the love and dedication of her fans -- something that's especially evident when they set out to channel Quintanilla's most iconic looks on All Hallow's Eve.

Since you likely won't find a Selena costume in your neighborhood's Halloween stores, it's up to fans to get creative at home. Re-creating the singer's famous purple jumpsuit or embellished bustiers is no easy task but some fans make it look effortless.

So, we compiled some of the best Selena costumes around the web to inspire your own DIY Halloween ideas. And if there's one thing we learned is that the foundation of a flawless Selena costume is rhinestones -- lots and lots of rhinestones.

Take a look at 26 Selena Quintanilla costumes that'll have you looking "Como Una Flor" this Halloween:

A photo posted by Jewlee (@jewleerynails_) on

@Jewleerynails_
High bun. Check. Red Lips. Check. Handmade version of Selena's red sparkly bustier with matching pants. Check.

A photo posted by Bella Doña (@belladonala) on

@belladonala
Selena's iconic purple jumpsuit needs to be #werked from every. angle. possible.

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@ladydh
Sparkly microphone and power pose are not optional, at least not for this fan's costume.
@makeupbymizzross
With a few black basics from her own wardrobe, this Selena fan pulled off a great costume 🎤

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@anita_boyzo
When this DIY costume got out of hand, this fan's mother stepped in to save the day with some serious sewing skills.
@thriftybroads
This fashion blogger found all the Selena costume essentials in thrift shops -- so you can be "Como La Flor" on any budget.
@SelanaQuintanilla_rarepics
If you doubted Selena fans' dedication, let this handmade shirt set the record straight.

A photo posted by B. Gallegos (@barbiebre77) on

@barbiebre77
Can't get your hands on some sequins or rhinestones? No problem.

A photo posted by Charm (@charmabq) on

@charmabq
Little Selena would be heartbroken without her husband and guitarist Chris Perez.

A photo posted by Jazmin🌙✨ (@jazz93) on

@jazz93
This fan doesn't just have the costume, she has the moves.

A photo posted by Alyssa M. (@lovetexas8806) on

@lovetexas8806
Mariachis and Selena? ¡Viva Mexico!
@queenquintanilla
It's been 20 years since the Queen of Tejano died but she still inspires little girls everywhere!

A photo posted by China🔮🌙 (@mj_vice) on

@mj_vice
Those Selena bangs are #OnFleek.

A photo posted by Maribel (@maribelonsocial) on

@maribelonsocial
No white after Labor Day...unless you're rockin' this Selena ensemble.

A photo posted by Jo Bonilla (@jobokneeya) on

@jobokneeya
This fan thought of a way to wear Selena's famous jumpsuit without showing too much skin.

A photo posted by Karissa Valadez (@krisv8) on

@krisv8
There's no better way to complete your Selena look than with an actual flor.

A photo posted by Gladys Gonzalez (@gladeva) on

She really embraced some of Selena's most iconic pieces: a bustier, a high waisted pant, a bold belt and an embellished newsboy hat.
@sunflowerhoneybee
Selena wasn't afraid to make bold fashion choices and neither is this fan -- replacing white high waisted pants with acid washed jeans.
@daissyminelly
Move over Luigi, Selena is here.
@yes_si_
The key to any Selena look is flawless make-up: defined eyebrows, a bold lip and eyeliner. But it doesn't hurt to have those 90s bangs, as well.

A photo posted by A.M. ❤ (@urgirlwithdacurls) on

@urgirlwithdacurls
This girl gave Selena's iconic look a personal touch by embracing her curly hair.
@christypiink
There's nothing like a #SelenaSelfie.
@arantxarivas
This fan went for a less iconic but equally fabulous look from Selena's fashion repertoire.
@sarahmartinezxo
This little Selena costume was entirely handmade, even the earrings.
@isamar1414
A Selena costume is all about the detail, that means rhinestone perfection down to the belt buckle.
@inlovingmemoryofselena
Someone is more than ready to hit the stage!

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