Halloween Costume Ideas

Cosmopolitan lists 50 affordable '90s Halloween costumes using closet items.

Why '90s Costumes?

The decade serves as a reference for today's fashion with Gen Z bringing it to the forefront again in all its butterfly-clipped, rhinestone-embellished glory.

Britney Spears Schoolgirl

Grab a pleated skirt, tie up a white button down, and add pink scrunchies for pigtails.

“Sure, Britney was THE Y2K It Girl”

Shania Twain

Wear leopard print with a 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman' inspired look.

“Man! I Feel Like a Woman”

Madonna's Cone Bra

Pair a satin corset with sheer black tights and platinum curls for a red lip.

“cone bra corset”

The Fresh Prince

Channel neon patterns and colors with denim overalls for a '90s sitcom look.

“The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”

Toni Braxton

Sign "Un-Break My Heart" all night long for a '90s music icon look.

“Un-Break My Heart”

Storm from X-Men

Rock silver hair, icy contacts, and practice harnessing weather power.

“Storm from X-Men”

Jessie from Toy Story

Replicate with red hat, pigtails, and cow-print pants.

“Jessie from Toy Story”

Mia Wallace

Dress with a bob and button up shirt for a Pulp Fiction look.

“Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction”

Catwoman

Wear an all-black ensemble and a detailed face mask.

“Catwoman”

Pamela Anderson

Rock blonde tresses, a black corset, fishnets, and bold smokey eye.

“Pamela Anderson from Barb Wire”

The Matrix

Wear all-black outfits for a timeless '90s film look.

“The Matrix”

Romy and Michele

Dress in colorful monochromatic outfits with choker necklaces and platform heels.

“Romy and Michele's High School Reunion”