Selena and chris perez halloween costumes

Selena Quintanilla changed the future of music forever. Even 26 years after her tragic death, her vocal stylings and impeccable fashions continue to live on through artists, including Beyonce and Selena Gomez, who cite her as a musical inspiration.

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But in the past year, the "Queen of Tejano music" has reached a whole new audience with the release of Netflix's Selena: the Series, starring Christian Serratos as Selena. While the show focused on Selena's upbringing and music career, her on-stage styles were a real standout: blinged-out bustiers, bolero jackets, sheer crop tops and of course, her sparkly purple jumpsuit.

So, if you're looking for a timeless pop culture costume to DIY before October 31, then take a look at these Selena Halloween costumes inspired by the singer's most memorable concert performances, music videos and album covers.

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