These DIY '80s Halloween Costumes Are Totally Rad

Go back in time this Halloween with one of these best '80s Halloween costume! If you're anything like Ree Drummond, you're probably also obsessed with all things from this decade: John Hughes movies, Madonna, and the days when you teased your hair to your heart's content. Pay homage to your favorite '80s movies or TV characters by dressing up as the fierce ladies of The Golden Girls, Marty McFly from Back to the Future, or Baby from Dirty Dancing. Try a best friend Halloween costume inspired by Heathers—or a clever take on '80s toys and games with a Lite-Brite or Pac-Man costume. If your goal is to play your favorite '80s songs all night long, consider dressing up as one of the decade's biggest musical stars, like Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, or Elton John.

If you want to get your friends and relatives in on the '80s action, there are plenty of fun group and family Halloween costumes to choose from, including a Princess Bride or Star Wars trio. The '80s were full of bold styles and bright colors, which means that not only will you serve up a fresh dose of nostalgia with these costumes, but they'll also look totally choice in all of your Instagram photos. But if these easy DIY Halloween costumes aren't giving you the tubular transformation you want, you can travel even further back in time and check out our favorite '70s Halloween costumes. Or, keep things super convenient by going with a store-bought option or one of these last-minute Halloween costumes. Either way, check out this roundup of rad '80s costumes to get the inspiration started!