40 Best 90s Costume Ideas
90s Halloween costumes? That’s hot.
VG Stock Studio / Shutterstock With the resurgence of 90s fashion, Halloween presents the perfect opportunity to embrace your favorite 90s aesthetic. These 90s costume ideas will ensure you're the life of the party.
Whether you're looking for a group costume or need a unique couples costume idea, there are plenty of throwback costumes to choose from!
Looking for some Halloween inspo? You’re in the right place.
BFF Costumes
1. Daria and Jane from Daria
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Misery loves company, but you don't have to tell Daria and Jane that! It is the basis of their entire friendship, after all.
This Halloween costume is simple, timeless, and gives you the perfect excuse to test out your witticism.
Hibelle Women's Outdoor Full-Zip Thermal Fleece Jacket with Pockets
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Customer rating: 4/5 stars
2. Cher and Dion from Clueless
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Keeping Clueless off the list? As if!
Women's Notionless Valley Girl Costume
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Available sizes: S-M
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
Clueless Dee Women's Costume
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Customer rating: 3.5/5 stars
3. Salt-N-Pepa
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Take a page out of Beyoncé’s book and make your own spin (pun absolutely intended) on this iconic hip-hop group!
EOSIEDUR Women's One Piece Tracksuit
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Available sizes: S-XL
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
4. Tia and Tamera from Sister Sister
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Looking for a 90s costume that hasn’t been done a million times over? Opt for Sister, Sister.
Riders by Lee Indigo Women's Denim Jacket
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Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
5. Wayne and Garth from Waynes World
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Headbang along to "Bohemian Rhapsody" as Wayne and Garth for Halloween.
TV Store Wayne's World Garth and Wayne Costume Set
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Available sizes: one size
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
6. Beavis and Butthead
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Beavis and Butthead are Mike Judges' best characters. Prove me wrong.
Butthead Adult Costume Set
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Customer rating: 3.5/5 stars
Beavis Adult Costume Set
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Available sizes: XL-XXXL
Customer rating: 3/5 stars
7. Kimmy and DJ from Full House
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Kimmy and DJ had the 90s aesthetic down pat.
Whaline 12 Pack Hair Scrunchies Premium Velvet Scrunchy Elastic Hair Bands for Girls
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8. Romy and Michele from Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
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Have a Romy and Michele Day!
California Costumes Hs Reunion Mini-Dress Adult Costume
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Customer rating: 3.5/5 stars
California Costumes Hs Reunion Mini-Dress Adult Costume
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Available sizes: M-L
Customer rating: 3.5/5 stars
9. Jay and Silent Bob
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Strike Back as Jay and Silent Bob this Halloween!
Jay and Silent Bob Adult Jay Costume
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Available sizes: S-XL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
Fun Costumes Men's Silent Bob Costume
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Available sizes: M-XL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
Couples Costumes
10. Lola and Bugs from Space Jam
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Listen. Space Jam was the absolute best movie ever created. Prove me wrong.
Space Jam Tune Squad Varsity Costume Top and Shorts Set
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TUEIKGU Bugs 1 Space Men's Movie Jersey
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Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
11. Dr. Grant and Dr. Sattler from Jurassic Park
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You’ll be the hottest paleontologist in this 90s costume!
Women's Paleontologist Costume
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Available sizes: XS-XL
Customer rating: 5/5 stars
12. Doug Funnie and Patti Mayonnaise
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Doug was iconic, and this costume is too.
IZOD Men's Premium Essentials Solid V-Neck 12 Gauge Sweater Vest
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Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
HÖTER Afro Curly Clown Wig
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Available sizes: one size
Customer rating: 3/5 stars
13. Barbie and Ken
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Come on, Barbie, let's go party!
Barbie Box Adult Costume
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Available sizes: one size
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
RASTA IMPOSTA Barbie Ken Doll Box Costume
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Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
14. Scully and Mulder
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What better 90s costume than the FBI’s Most Unwanted?
Seven20 The X-Files Dana Scully ID Lanyard with Charm
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Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
Underground Toys X-Files Fox Mulder ID Lanyard
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Customer rating: 5/5 stars
15. Phil and Lil from Rugrats
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Bonus costume: add the rest of the Rugrats crew for a group costume!
Phil Lil Halloween Costume T-Shirt
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Available sizes: S-XXXL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
16. Misty and Ash from Pokémon
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Settle some scores and catch some Pokémon as Ash and Misty!
MapofBeauty Golden Orange
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Available sizes: one size
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
Ruichangxin Adult Kids Cosplay Costume Jacket Gloves Hat Set
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Available sizes: S-XXXL
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
17. Jasmine and Aladdin
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Discover a whole new world as Jasmine!
Leg Avenue Women's Oasis Arabian Princess Costume
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Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
Aladdin Street Rat Adult Costume
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Available sizes: XL-XXL
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
18. Roxanne and Max from A Goofy Movie
Roxanne and Max were the cutest couple!
TopWigy Red Long Curly Hair Wig
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Available sizes: XL-XXL
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
Hanes Men’s Ultimate Cotton Heavyweight Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirt
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Available sizes: S-XXXL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
Pop Culture Costumes
19. Johnny Bravo
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Enough about you, let’s talk about Johnny Bravo!
Johnny Bravo Costume for Adults
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Available sizes: S-XL
Customer rating: 3/5 stars
20. Lisa Frank
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Lisa Frank is the epitome of 90s cool.
Neon Nation EAST KNITTING Neon Multi-Colored Cheetah Animal Print Tube Bodycon Party Dress Costume
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Available sizes: S-M
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
21. Carrie Bradshaw
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Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.
WEISIPU Women's 6 Layer Short A Line Elastic Waistband Tutu
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Available sizes: S-XXXL
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
22. Buffy from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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Into every generation, a slayer is born. You are the Slayer.
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Available sizes: XS-L
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
23. Britney Spears from "Baby... One More Time"
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Though the pop star has come upon some troubled times as of late, nothing says 90s baby more than a Britney Spears costume!
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Available sizes: XS-L
Customer rating: 2/5 stars
24. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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If you're excited about the Fresh Prince reboot, you'll be excited about this costume idea too!
Bel Air Prince Costume 90s Fancy Dress Retro 1990s TV Character
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Available sizes: S-XL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
25. Aaliyah
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Rock the boat this Halloween as Aaliyah!
Tommy Hilfiger Women's Seamless Retro Style Logo Bandeau Bralette
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Available sizes: S-XL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
26. Austin Powers
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What else can I say about this costume aside from yeah, baby, yeah!
Mens 60s Movie Gigolo Costume Adults Man of Mystery Purple Suit Outfit
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Available sizes: S-XL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
27. Elaine Benes from Seinfeld
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Elaine Benes is smart, funny, and stylish.
Urban CoCo Women's Office Blazer Jacket Open Front
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Available sizes: S-XXL
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
28. Wednesday Addams
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Arguably, the best Addams.
Dreamgirl Women's Friday Halloween Costume
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Available sizes: S-XL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
29. Sailor Moon
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Do you stand for love? For Justice? In the name of the moon? If so, you should check this costume out!
OURCOSPLAY Women's Sailor Moon Tsukino Usagi Adult Cosplay Costume 7 Pcs Set
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Available sizes: XS-XXXL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
30. Clarissa from Clarissa Explains it All
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Break the fourth wall as Clarissa!
HUE Women's Ultra Soft High Waist Denim Leggings
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Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
31. Powerline from a Goofy Movie
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"Stand Out" this Halloween as Powerline!
Ensnovo Adult Spandex Turtleneck Long Sleeve One Piece Unitard Bodysuit
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Available sizes: XS-XXXL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
Elite Unisex Oversized Super Shield Mirrored Lens Sunglasses
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Available sizes: one size
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
32. Dexter from Dexter’s Lab
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Pretend your everyone’s favorite boy genius as Dexter!
Adult Dexter's Laboratory Dexter Costume
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Available sizes: M-XL
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
33. Kelly Kapowski from Saved by the Bell
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Capture hearts as Bayside High’s most popular girl!
Kelly Kapowski Saved by the Bell Costume
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Available sizes: XS-XL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
34. The Dude from The Big Lebowski
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Dress up as The Dude from this cult classic!
The Dude Bathrobe The Big Lebowski Costume Men's Robe
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Available sizes: M-XL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
35. Jack Skellington
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Dress up as the Pumpkin King this Halloween!
Disney Jack Skellington Nightmare Before Christmas Boys' Costume
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Available sizes: S-XL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
Group Costumes
36. Spice Girls
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This wouldn’t be a 90s costume list without featuring the Spice Girls! Go all out with your friends, or pick a Spice Girl to be solo — either way, you’ll be the best dressed at the party.
Fever Women's All That Glitters Rule Britannia
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Available sizes: S-L
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
Amilia Women's Spaghetti Strap Bodycon Tank One Piece
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Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
37. Hocus Pocus witches
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Most Halloweens, you’ll catch me watching this movie. You’ll get up to your own Hocus Pocus in this costume!
Spirit Halloween Adult Hocus Pocus Winifred Sanderson Deluxe Costume
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Available sizes: M-L
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
38. Power Ranger
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Get your Might Morphing Power Rangers on in this costume!
Disguise Women's Yellow Ranger Adult Costume
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Available sizes: S-XL
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
Men's Power Rangers Blue Ranger Muscle Costume
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Available sizes: L-XXL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
39. Powerpuff Girls
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Girls rule, and boys drool. Smash the patriarchy as the Power Puff Girls!
Disguise Women's Bubbles Deluxe Adult Costume
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Available sizes: S-L
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
Disguise Women's Blossom Deluxe Adult Costume
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Available sizes: S
Customer rating: 4/5 stars
40. Legends of the Hidden Temple cast
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Go on your own quest as one of the teams from Legends of The Hidden Temple!
Legends of the Hidden Temple Adult Costume T-Shirt Tee
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Available sizes: S-XXL
Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars
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