Throw It Back to Your Favorite Decade With These '90s Halloween Costumes
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Throw It Back to Your Favorite Decade With These '90s Halloween Costumes
Ahh, the '90s. Who doesn't love the decade that brought us boy bands, mom jeans, and TV classics like Friends? While we may not have a time machine handy to take us back to that time, you can revisit the ridiculously fun decade with a clever '90s Halloween costume. When it comes to the best Halloween costumes, we've got suggestions for a whole range of decades — from groovy '70s costumes, to tubular '80s costumes, to fetch 2000s costumes. But our '90s costume ideas for Halloween may just land at the top of the list (especially since they'll give you an excuse to rock your favorite '90s trends for the night).
Maybe you're looking for last-minute Halloween costumes you can throw together with items that you already have in your closet. Or perhaps you just want a '90s-inspired Halloween costume that you can buy directly from Amazon without having to put in much effort. And if you need a couples' Halloween costume or costumes for you and your besties, then we've got you covered there, too. From movies to toys and pop culture icons, these genius '90s Halloween costume ideas will take you and everyone at your Halloween party back to a decade of fun.
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'Good Burger'
Dress up alone or with a friend to take on the Good Burger's most iconic employees, Ed and Dexter.
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'Jurassic Park'
To become a paleobotanist like Dr. Alan Grant or Dr. Ellie Sattler, simply recreate their easy outfits and cover yourself with dirt to make the look more believable.
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'A League of Their Own'
There's no crying on Halloween! Dressing up as the ladies of the Rockford Peaches will definitely earn you a home run.
Get the A League of Their Own Costume tutorial at Camille Styles.
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'Wayne's World'
If you're ready to party on with your BFF or partner on Halloween, then dressing up as Garth and Wayne from Wayne's World is the way to go.
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"...Baby One More Time"
Britney Spears has had a ton of memorable outfits over the years, but "...Baby One More Time" is one of the easiest to recreate.
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'Pretty Woman'
All you need to do is replicate Vivian Ward's iconic cut-out dress and bobbed wig to become the star of Pretty Woman. Bonus points if you can get someone to dress up in a suit to play Edward Lewis.
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'Clueless'
Whether you take on Cher Horowitz solo or grab a friend to play Dionne Davenport, taking on characters from Clueless involves a lot of plaid and a lot of attitude.
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'The First Wives Club'
All you need is a group of three and some all-white ensembles to take on Elise, Brenda, and Annie from The First Wives Club.
Get the First Wives Club Costume tutorial at Living After Midnite.
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'Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century'
If you want to look totally supernova for Halloween, then take on intergalactic pair Zenon and Proto Zoa with lots of hair gel and shiny apparel.
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'Rugrats'
While you have plenty of options to choose from, Angelia Pickles and a life-sized version of her doll, Cynthia, may be the best Rugrats characters to take on this year.
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'Power Rangers'
Whether you do it by yourself or with a group of friends, dressing up as a Power Ranger couldn't be easier (or more fun).
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'The Powerpuff Girls'
If your trio is made of sugar, spice, and everything nice, then this Powerpuff Girls costume was made for you.
Get the Powerpuff Girls Costume tutorial at Living After Midnite.
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'Doug'
For a costume everyone is sure to find funny, then take on Doug's Patti Mayonnaise and Doug Funnie.
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'Hocus Pocus'
You'll put a spell on everyone if you and your girls dress up as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus.
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'Romy & Michele's High School Reunion'
All you and your pal need are a pink dress and blue dress in order to take yourselves back to high school as Romy and Michele.
Get the Romy and Michele Costume tutorial at Camille Styles.
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'Pokémon'
If you want your costume to be the very best, then you've got to go with Ash Ketchum and his adorable sidekick Pikachu from Pokémon.
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'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery'
For a couples costume that's totally groovy, baby, you and a pal can take on Austin Powers and a Fembot.
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'Pulp Fiction'
With the help of a bolo tie and a short bobbed wig, you can easily become Pulp Fiction's Vincent and Mia (though you'll get bonus points if you perform their dance at a Halloween party).
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Troll Doll
It's all about the hair — and belly button jewel — when it comes to this iconic toy ensemble.
Get the Troll Doll Costume tutorial at Studio DIY.
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'Dumb and Dumber'
You'll certainly make an entrance at your Halloween party in Lloyd and Harry's brightly colored suits from Dumb and Dumber.
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'Men in Black'
Whether you go with your significant other, friend, or simply by yourself, this seriously easy costume only requires some sunglasses and a black suit.
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Mary Katherine Gallagher
One of the most iconic SNL characters to date, Mary Katherine Gallagher makes for an amazing Halloween costume. And no, you don't have to smell your own fingers the whole night.
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'Hey Arnold!'
Take on Arnold's occasional love interest Helga Pataki with this easy costume, complete with her trademark unibrow.
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Beanie Baby
Customize this costume by simply adding the "TY" tag to any outfit resembling your favorite beanie baby toy.
Get the Beanie Baby Costume tutorial at Studio DIY.
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'Forrest Gump'
You'll give everyone a craving for Bubba Gump Shrimp when you don this iconic Forrest Gump costume.
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'Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?'
Fun Costumes
amazon.com
$44.99
You can become an international woman of mystery with this fun Carmen Sandiego getup.
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Spice Girls
Fun Costumes
amazon.com
$59.99
Whether you take on Scary Spice alone or recruit some friends to play Baby, Sporty, Ginger, and Posh, this Spice Girls costume will definitely spice up the party.
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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'
Rubie's
amazon.com
$78.89
Whether you have three friends to help you play Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael or you just want to go solo, everyone will recognize this costume.
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'Space Jam'
Underboss
amazon.com
$56.99
Add a pair of bunny ears to this top-and-shorts set, and you can become Lola from Space Jam.
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'The Magic School Bus'
Fun Costumes
amazon.com
$39.99
You'll take everyone on a trip to the past when you're dressed as Miss Frizzle from The Magic School Bus.
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'Teletubbies'
Fun Costumes
amazon.com
$59.99
Whether you take on Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, or Po, dressing up as a Teletubby is the way to go.
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'Toy Story'
Disguise
walmart.com
$29.97
Take a walk on the Wild West side as Woody's partner in crime Jessie from Toy Story.
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'Dexter's Laboratory'
Fun Costumes
amazon.com
$14.99
You'll be ready to cause trouble all night as Dexter's sister Dee Dee in this adorable costume.
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'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'
I LOVE FANCY DRESS LTD
amazon.com
$24.99
Becoming the Fresh Prince is easy as donning a striped t-shirt, a hat, and a pair of sunglasses.
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Spartan Cheerleader
Fun World
amazon.com
$49.99
For another fun Saturday Night Live throwback, dress up as a member of the Spartan cheer team.
Fun World