Real talk: We love any opportunity to channel our inner ’90s kid (who doesn’t?) and Halloween is the perfect opportunity to get your nostalgia on. If you can’t get enough of the era that brought us everything from Friends to Kurt Cobain and Lauryn Hill to Tamagotchis and Beanie Babies, you’re in luck. We’ve put together some seriously iconic ’90s Halloween costumes–all from the Lulus selection. Bonus: You can shop these pieces now for Halloween, then keep them in your real-life wardrobe rotation: Everything old is new again, right? Scroll on for six ’90s icons costumes that are all that–and guaranteed to earn you props this holiday.
Carrie Bradshaw Costume
She had some of the most iconic looks of the late ’90s, ranging from winning to wacky, but Sex and the City‘s Carrie Bradshaw always looked unique–and inspired tons of fashion trends (nameplate necklaces and giant flower pins, anyone?). Perhaps the most recognizable outfit from the series: Carries’s pink tank and tulle tutu skirt from the show’s opening credits. Complete with a sparkly pair of glitter heels and a nameplate-inspired zodiac necklace, and maybe a curly half-up hairstyle, this Carrie Bradshaw costume would for sure get the NYC fashionista’s seal of approval.
Shop the Look: Rohan Light Pink Ribbed Cropped Tank Top, Enchante White Lace Midi Skirt, Taylor Multi-Colored Glitter Ankle Strap Heels, In Retrograde Gold Capricorn Script Zodiac Necklace
Selena Costume
Honoring the beloved late queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla Perez, is always a Halloween win, and has become one of the most popular ’90s icons costumes in recent years. It’s easy to see why: Selena’s sexy looks included everything from oversized hoops and baker boy caps to bra tops and high-waisted pants, not to mention a whole lot of sparkle and confidence. So practice your Bidi Bidi Bom Bom moves, apply some bold red lipstick, and channel the Latina idol in style.
Shop the Look: Bradyn Black Bustier Bandage Crop Top, Aisha Black Trouser Pants, Don’t Hold Back Black And Gold Belt, Kolby Black Leather Pointed Toe Boots, Miley Gold Hoop Earrings, Buckling Down Black Fisherman Cap
Thelma and Louise Costume
Road trip, anyone? Thelma and Louise is heralded by many as a landmark feminist film, so if you’re looking for badass ’90s Halloween costumes for two that also stand the test of time, this is the perfect option for you and your bestie. We’d wear almost all of this buddy film’s western-chic looks today, so throw on cool-girl tee, distressed jeans, and some cowgirl boots, and you’re ready to hit the road as everyone’s favorite female outlaws.
Shop the Looks: Louise: Larrabee White Scoop Neck Tank Top, Selena Medium Wash High-Waisted Distressed Jeans, Good Energy Black Belt, Remington White Patent Pointed Toe Mid-Calf Boots, Tiki Beige Straw Sun Hat, Empyrean Grey Star Print Handkerchief Scarf Thelma: Journey Frontiers Black Graphic Tee, 90s Mid-Rise Light Wash Distressed Jeans, Alyson Brown Snake Pointed Toe Mid-Calf Boots, Hepburn Black And Gold Sunglasses
Courtney Love Costume
No list of ’90s Halloween costumes is complete without an homage to Courtney Love. The Hole singer/guitarist and widow of Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain, was the unofficial first lady of grunge–and circa 1994, she was famous for her babydoll dresses, punk boots, and tiara-style headbands. Add a leopard print faux fur coat, messy hair, and smeary red lips into the mix and you’ve basically nailed the bad-girl look.
Shop the Look: Ryleigh White Tie-Front Pleated Lace Mini Dress, Bradshaw Leopard Print Faux Fur Coat, Pascal Black Nappa Leather Front Zip Boots, Blair Gold Beaded Headband
Romy and Michele Costumes
Sparkly chokers, slip dresses, pastels, and platform shoes: Romy and Michele (Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow) rocked nearly every kitschy ’90s trend on their journey to conquer their 10-year high school reunion. The cult classic film’s wardrobe is the stuff campy ’90s Halloween-costume dreams are made of, so grab a set of sequin mini dresses (feel free to add maribou feather trim to Michele’s), choker necklaces, and metallic heels–and don’t forget to carry a stack of Post-It Notes with you!
Shop the Look: Michele: Poppin Prosecco Matte Blush Sequin Mini Dress, Dance Pink Patent Leather High Heel Sandals, Heart of Love Gold Rhinestone Layered Choker Necklace Romy: Poppin Prosecco Matte Aqua Sequin Mini Dress, Pront Silver Pointed Toe High Heel Sandals, Partnership Rose Gold Layered Choker Necklace
Gwen Stefani Costume
In her early days as the lead singer of No Doubt, Gwen Stefani’s looks included everything from hot pink hair (courtesy of Manic Panic!) to braces to faux fur bras. Her signature look of the era, however, was definitely a cropped white tank top, wide belt, statement pants, and chunky footwear. She often topped it off with fluffy jacket and of course, her trademark red lips. Gwen’s ’90s hairstyles ranged from side-parted tresses with hair clips to structured updos, so feel free to play around with your locks for the perfect punk-ska princess look.
Shop the Look: Solid Rib White Cropped Tank Top, Flyin High Black And Tan Plaid Slit Hem Pants, Makenna Cream Snap Front Sherpa Jacket, Layne Black Suede Platform Ankle Booties, For Goodness Snake Silver And Black Belt, In The Stars Gemini Layered Constellation Necklace
We want to see your ’90s Halloween costumes! Show us your iconic looks on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus and shop our ’90s Trend edit for more options!
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