Let's be honest: Our lifelong love affair with Minnie Mouse began at a young age and has continued, well, forever. So while adults dressing up as children's cartoon characters can seem a little weird, Minnie was our Elsa, which is why she's still the best go-to if all you can find is a set of mouse ears. After all these decades, this chick still owns her canary-yellow heels like nobody’s business — and so should you.
Ahead, we're offering our favorite takes on the iconic costume to help you figure out what kind of Minnie you'll want to be this year. Because that's the best part of dressing up as her: There's no one way to be Minnie. It's helpful, however, to know where to start. First thing's first: the ears. Now, let's figure out what to do with these polka dots...
Minnie goes to the ball.
Photo via missmaceymouse.tumblr.com.
Classic red, classic Minnie (and with an iPhone case of Sleeping Beauty Castle to match).
Photo via @akariicosplay.
"I'm a mouse, duh."
Photo via @sexydisneystuff.
Go sequins or go home.
Photo via @diana_marcela28.
Pin-up Minnie and her giant tulle bow is one of the more creative takes we've seen.
Photo via @nicolaasjames.
Down to the gloves, this one did her research.
Photo via @wonderlandprincess.
Hi, can we borrow those socks? Thanks.
.Photo via @beagle_mommy14
D.I.Y. Minnie is in the house.
Photo via @brianna_dptro.
Don't forget your heart nose!
Photo via @_stef_g_.
There's that iconic Minnie curtesy.
Photo via @astantooy.
The more polka dots, the better.
Photo via @lynnsrags.
This one's ideal for that October chill.
Photo via @magscraftylittlethings.
Not a detail left untouched! Bravo.
Photo via kawaii--cupcakes.tumblr.com.
Perfect Minnie makeup, with bold red lips that pop.
Photo via Lizette Delgadillo.
Of course Minnie would wear Louboutins.
Photo via UPROXX.
If yellow heels aren't your thing, yellow pearls is a subtle way to incorporate the bold color into your costume.
Photo via faridesigns.blogspot.com.
A Minnie outfit with separate pieces that you can wear again (and again).
Photo via junkfoodclothing.blogspot.com.
We suggest black eyeliner for the perfect heart nose.
Photo via Lindsey Sollund.
This is how Avril Lavigne would do Minnie (if that were to ever happen).
Photo via Holidappy.
Maybe you're born with them (like Minnie), but otherwise, enhance your lashes to animate your costume.
Photo via Phyllis Li.
Totally in her element. (Kudos for the Converse switch-up.)
Photo via Etsy.
Is that a tail? Good call.
Photo via Her Campus.
What's better than a Minnie? A Mickey, too!
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