35 Halloween Costumes That Throw It Back to the '90s
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35 Halloween Costumes That Throw It Back to the '90s
When it comes to dressing up for Halloween, you know you can't go wrong with a costume that's inspired by the '90s. It was a time when cartoons had the best characters, movies were most memorable and the style was just on point. Everyone loves it when they see a '90s reference walking around the Halloween party and that's just a fact. So if you're still looking for a Halloween costume idea you can buy or DIY, look no further than these 1990s Halloween costume ideas. We've got ideas for couples, best friends and everything in between — each option more iconic than the next. And if you're totally buggin', don't worry, we have great last-minute ideas that will actually work out considering all those '90s clothing trends are back in style and you likely own 1-2 things you already need. So take a chill pill and get inspired by these looks below, which in our opinion, are all that and a bag of chips.
If the '90s isn’t the decade that can float your boat, we also have ideas for people who thought the '80s were, like, totally awesome.
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Spinelli from Recess
Ashley Spinelli from Recess is an artist, a leader and an all around awesome choice for a Halloween costume. The best part is, you likey have a lot of what it takes to DIY this look at home.
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Storm from X-Men
Okay, Storm has been around since the '70s, but made a huge comeback when the X-Men franchise was re-launched and she got her own miniseries. Here, model Anok Yai nailed the look with silver hair, ice blue contacts and matching eyeshadow.
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Daria and Jane Costume
La la la la la ... dressing up as BFFs Daria Morgendorffer and Jane Lane couldn't be easier, since you probably already have everything you need in your closet.
RELATED: Best '90s Makeup Looks That Will Make You Want to Host a Throwback Party
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Kelly and Peg from 'Married With Children' Costume
Waited until the last minute? You can find everything you need for this classic duo's look on Amazon.
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Salt-N-Pepa Costume
halloweencostumes.com
$54.99
Grab your best friends and throw on this colorful ensemble to become the hip-hop girl group Salt-N-Pepa, whose hits "Push It," "Shoop" and "Let's Talk About Sex" are necessary for any '90s playlist.
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'Space Jam' Costume
Underboss
amazon.com
$41.99
Michael Jordan took us back to the Chicago Bulls's greatest era when The Last Dance aired this year, but he didn't have much time to acknowledge his other talented teammates: the Tune Squad of Space Jam. Throw on some bunny ears, and you'll make the perfect Bugs Bunny this Halloween.
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Dr. Grant and Dr. Sattler from 'Jurassic Park' Costumes
Pick up the clothes you need at your local Goodwill, and you'll be tracking down dinos like Grant and Ellie in no time.
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Ed and Dexter From 'Good Burger'
Grab your BFF and a striped button down shirt to recreate the iconic duo of Ed and Dexter. Don't hesitate to re-watch the movie from 1997 to help you really nail the characters.
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Doug Funnie and Patti Mayonnaise From 'Doug' Costumes
What kid didn't love watching Doug in the '90s? This Halloween costume will be a hit with any kid that grew up watching Nickelodeon in the '90s.
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Spice Girls Costume
Smiffys
amazon.com
$23.08
Sure, the royals are cool, but us '90s babies are here for a different kind of British icon: the Spice Girls. Suit up as Ginger Spice and grab four of your friends to round out the girl group.
RELATED: Epic Spice Girls Costumes for a Very '90s Halloween
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'Hocus Pocus' Costume
If you're looking for a trio costume, dress up with your best witches as the gals from Hocus Pocus.
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Krumm from 'Aaahh!!! Real Monsters'
spirithalloween.com
$59.98
There's no better time to dress up like a character from Nickelodeon's Aaahh!!! Real Monsters than Halloween.
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Fun Dip Costume
Rasta Imposta
amazon.com
Chances are, this favorite '90s candy made its appearance at more than a couple of your childhood birthday parties. Bring it back in style with this wacky costume.
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Steve Urkel from 'Family Matters'
Steve Urkel basically was the '90s, so you're outfit is sure to be a hit. Plus, it's the ultimate last-minute costume as you can order red suspenders and oversized glasses on Amazon Prime.
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Cher from 'Clueless' Costume
Fun Costumes
amazon.com
$64.99
AS IF you would be anything else! Nothing says '90s quite like Cher Horowitz from Clueless.
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Dion from 'Clueless' Costume
partycity.com
$29.99
Show off Dion's flawless style in her signature look from the beginning of the movie. Fun fact: The costume here is actually a dress that looks like multiple pieces.
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Power Rangers Costume
Morphsuits
amazon.com
$36.95
Go, go Power Rangers! Stock up in every color and you have the world's easiest group costume.
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Mixtape Costume
Hauntlook
amazon.com
$19.99
In the '90s, we started buying CDs, but we still declared our love over carefully curated mixtapes. Remind them of the pre-Spotify days with this look.
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Johnny Bravo Costume
Fun Costumes
amazon.com
$44.99
Even if you have half the confidence that the original cartoon character had, you'll be set for Hallow's Eve.
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Britney Spears Costume
speerise
amazon.com
$32.99
Most people who want to be Britney will attempt her iconic look from the "Baby One More Time" video, so dare to be original and try the "Oops, I Did It Again" getup.
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Lisa Frank Costumes
Have you always dreamed of dressing up as your favorite elementary school stationery? Well, now you can!
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Carlton and Will from 'Fresh Prince'
One of the best sitcoms ever made was The Fresh Prince of Bell Air. Pay homage to the '90s classic by dressing up as everyone's favorite duo: Carlton Banks and Will Smith.
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Queen Amidala from 'The Phantom Menace'
Rubie's
amazon.com
$58.84
Sure, Rey may be all the rage now in the Star Wars universe, but her clothes are nowhere as regal as Queen Amidala's from The Phantom Menace, which debuted in 1999.
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'90s Childhood Toys Halloween Costumes
Are you more of a Polly Pocket locket or a Troll doll? Or maybe a Beanie Baby? Try them all with this easy tutorial!
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Frosted Animal Cracker Costume
Frosted animal crackers were definitely the cutest of all the 1990s snacks. Just add pom poms for the sprinkles!
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Ace Ventura Pet Detective Costume
Fun Costumes
amazon.com
The only thing you really need for this costume is a great Hawaiian shirt. Bonus: Have your friend dress up as the Miami Dolphin's Mascot that you find at the end of the party.
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CatDog Costume
Nothing like dressing up as conjoined cat and dog siblings to show that you and your bestie are attached at the hip. All you need are yellow shirts and some spare fabric to make ears and polka dots.
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'Legends of The Hidden Temple' Costume
All the fun of being part of the action-adventure game show without having to actually complete the impossible obstacles. You can buy shirts for the whole squad, then add helmets and pads.
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Carrie Bradshaw From 'Sex and the City' Costume
Truly, can anything match the iconic look of Carrie Bradshaw's "naked dress," the one she wore on her first date with Mr. Big? We think not. Throw a fur coat over the slip dress to make an effortless DIY Carrie.
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'Barbie' Costume
Few things go together better than the '90s and Barbie. And the fact that this costume is all about roller skating adds an even more nostalgic touch.
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Ms. Frizzle From 'Magic School Bus' Costume
Be honest: We all wanted Ms. Frizzle to be our teacher, and any time our real-life teacher would roll out the TV on a school day, we prayed we were about to watch an episode of The Magic School Bus. Relive the fun with this funky (and easy!) costume.
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'Baywatch' Costume
Smiffys
walmart.com
$56.98
One of the most beloved (and most ridiculous) shows to come out of the '90s is the lifeguard drama Baywatch. You can don the signature costume for any beach-side Halloween party.
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'The Matrix' Costume
Charades
amazon.com
$111.99
Now that we know another Matrix movie is on the way, celebrate the classic series (which debuted in 1999) with this Trinity costume.
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Topanga From 'Boy Meets World' Costume
If you grew up watching Boy Meets World, you either had a crush on Topanga or you wanted to be her. Mimic her effortless style with a pair of mom jeans, sneakers and a tied plaid shirt.
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