If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Dressing up for Halloween can feel like a competitive sport . If you’re heading to a party, you don’t want to show up wearing the same thing as everyone else, and if you’re handing out candy, you want to be instantly recognizable (so you don’t spend the entire night explaining your choices). That’s why dressing as your favorite musician is always a win.