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The best pop culture Halloween costumes of 2017

This Halloween, make a news-splash!

2017 was a yuuuge year, with headlines coming faster and in greater numbers than Kardashian spawn. Why not take advantage of the non-stop insanity and let it inspire your costume on Oct. 31? Here, The Post teaches you to dress like lazy mayors, casual princesses, Instagrammable beverages and more.

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Hurricane Melania: The first lady got caught up in a storm of criticism after donning stilettos for a visit to Texas after Hurricane Harvey. Hello, mud. Luckily, she seemed to have stored a pair of sneakers onboard Air Force One, and changed into the more practical kicks before touching down. Bomber jacket, $54, and aviator sunglasses, $19, both at Lulus.com; Top, $25, pants, $35, and heels, $35, all at OldNavy.comAlex Wong/Getty Images; Annie Wermiel
Sleepy Mayor Bill de Blasio: City Hall is a big boy job. And growing kids need their naps -- otherwise they might get cranky. In August, The Post discovered that Hizzoner likes to enjoy some shut-eye on his comfy office couch every day following his afternoon workout. New Yorkers are sure to have sweet dreams -- or nightmares about this. Alexander Del Rossa fleece onesie, $41 at Amazon.comAnnie Wermiel
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Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway: The legendary stars of "Bonnie and Clyde" started their year off bad -- really bad. While announcing the winner of the Best Picture Academy Award in February, Dunaway incorrectly said, "La La Land." Whoops! The victor was actually "Moonlight." Who's to blame? The Oscars' accountants are said to have handed the duo the wrong envelope. Even so, Dunaway still read it. You, too, can be these Best Supporting Screw-ups! On Beatty: Blazer, similar styles for $70, and pants, similar styles for $35, both at HM.com; "I'm With Stupid" T-shirt, $20 at Amazon.com. On Dunaway: Dress, $84 at Lulus.com; "Blonde Superstar" wig, $15 at Yandy.com; Oscar statue, $16 at Moishe Gift, 170 W. 48th St.Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Annie Wermiel
Chris Christie on the beach: The best time to catch some rays? When you're the governor, and you've closed an entire public beach to everybody but you and your family. That's what the New Jersey pol did in July on the Jersey Shore, when Island Beach State Park was closed due to a budget battle in Trenton. Now's the time to relive Beachgate! "Suns Out Govs Out" T-shirt, $19 at Amazon.com; Shorts, $13 at HM.com; "Making America Great" hat, $4 at Yandy.com; Sunglasses, similar styles for $15 at Uniqlo.comAndrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP; Annie Wermiel
Starbucks' Unicorn Frappuccino: Don this get-up and your whole party can taste the rainbow! In April, the coffee giant unveiled a limited-edition, multicolored concoction for just five days called the Unicorn Frappuccino. The drink changed color, contained absolutely no coffee and boasted 76 grams of sugar. Lines for this mutant beverage snaked out the door. Unicorn headband, similar styles for $3 at Target.com; Hula hoop, $2, and green pool float, $2, both at 5th Ave Dollar Discount, 2 W. 46th St.; Rainbow sequin fabric, 2 yards for $20 at Fabric House, 257 W. 39th St.; Pink ribbons, 2 yards for $2 at B&Q Trimmings, 102 W. 38th St.Splash News; Annie Wermiel
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Little Rocket Man: North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un -- for whom nuclear threats are a favorite hobby -- got a fetching new nickname in September, courtesy of President Donald Trump: "Little Rocket Man." Chef coat, $25 at Amazon.com; Toy rockets, $2 to $4, at 5th Ave Dollar Discount, 2 W. 46th St.AFP PHOTO/KCNA VIA KNS; Annie Wermiel
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Great Britain's next princess could be could be an American. "Suits" star Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been getting super serious, with British papers saying the gorgeous star has even met the Queen. But being on the arm of a prince isn't always easy. At Toronto's Invictus Games in September, Markle was criticized for wearing ripped jeans. Show those Brits who's boss by rocking some tattered denim of your own. On Meghan: Shirt, $25 at OldNavy.com; Jeans, $52, and shoes, $22, both at Lulus.com; Tiara, $13 at Ricky's NYC, see RickysNYC.com for store locations. On Harry: Polo, $20 at OldNavy.comDanny Lawson/PA Images via Getty Images; Annie Wermiel
Beyoncé and babies: Bey can stop the world with an Instagram post. Her February pregnancy announcement became the most popular post on the social media platform ever with more than 11 million likes -- and even graced the front page of The Post. When twins Rumi and Sir were 1-month-old, Mama Fierce followed up with a jaw-dropping baby picture. Go on and slay like Bey. Lucy Love dress, $95 at Lulus.com; Baby dolls, $7 (each) at Jack's World, 110 W. 32nd St.; Veil of tulle fabric, 1 yard, $2 at Fabric House, 257 W. 39th St.; Floral backdrop, 2 pieces of foam poster board, $2, and silk flowers, $2 each, all at 5th Ave Dollar Discount, 2 W. 46th St.Annie Wermiel
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