50 Iconic ’90s Halloween Costumes Your Group Chat Will Instantly Recognize

1Princess DianaPrincess Diana’s revenge dress is one of the most legendary looks of the decade. Find an off-the-shoulder little black dress, pull on sheer black tights, and finish with a pearl choker and a short, feathered blonde wig.SHOP OFF-THE-SHOULDER DRESS2Fred FlinstoneInstagram/@sabrinacarpenterYabba dabba do! For a Fred Flintstone costume, grab an orange dress with black spots and tie a teal scarf around your neck. Sabrina Carpenter wore a sparkly version on tour, so feel free to add as much glitter as you want.SHOP ORANGE MINIAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below3"...Baby One More Time" Britney SpearsSure, Britney was THE Y2K It Girl, but she dropped one of her most iconic music videos dressed as a school girl right before the turn on the century. So grab that pleated skirt, tie up that white button down, and don't forget the pink scrunchies for your pigtails.SHOP GREY CARDIGANAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below4Shania TwainShania Twain blessed us with "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" in 1997, and you too can bless the Halloween party with an iconic look from the country music star's video. Hope you like leopard print!SHOP LEOPARD SET5MadonnaMadonna gave us so many iconic looks, but the cone bra corset from her Blond Ambition tour might be the most famous of them all. Pair a satin corset with sheer black tights, then add platinum curls and a red lip. Alix Earle nailed it a few years back, so you know it works.SHOP CONE BRA CORSETAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below6The Fresh Prince of Bel AirTime to sit on your throne as the Prince of Bel Air while you pay homage to the classic '90s sitcom. When you're recreating Will Smith's look, don't be afraid to mix neon patterns and colors.SHOP DENIM OVERALLSAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below7Toni BraxtonIf Beyoncé dresses as you for Halloween, you know you're an absolute icon. Toni Braxton was IT in the '90s, and if you aren't signing "Un-Break My Heart" all night long, you aren't doing the costume justice.SHOP LEATHER MOTO JACKET8Storm from X-Men Yes, Storm has been around well before the 1990s, but she plays a huge part in the '90s cartoon, X-Men: The Animated Series. Just make sure to rock some silver hair, icy contacts, and practice harnessing the power of the weather.SHOP LATEX SUITAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below9Jessie from Toy Story A little bit of yee and a lot bit of haw. Everyone's favorite cowgirl from Toy Story can be replicated with her famous red hat, pigtails, and of course, we can't forget her cow-print pants.SHOP RED COWGIRL HATAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below10Mia Wallace from Pulp FictionIt's amazing how recognizable Mia Wallace's bob and button up shirt combo has become. All you need are some dance moves and a cigarette (for aesthetic purposes, ofc).SHOP MIA WALLACE WIG11CatwomanAll hail Michelle Pfeiffer's version of Catwoman. Her stitched up catsuit reigns supreme in our book when it comes to who portrayed the famous character best. For this look, you'll need an all black ensemble and of course, her detailed face mask.SHOP CATSUIT Advertisement - Continue Reading Below12Pamela Anderson from Barb WireWe've got an unlimited amount of fire emojis for this costume. You can recreate Pamela Anderson's character from the 1996 movie by rocking blonde tresses, a black corset, some fishnets, and a bold smokey eye.SHOP BLACK BODYSUITAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below13 The Matrix The Matrix had everyone questioning reality when it was released in 1999, and even years later, the film's all-black outfits are as timeless as ever.SHOP FAUX LEATHER TRENCH COAT14 Romy and Michele's High School ReunionBFF duo Romy and Michele were the stylish characters we all wanted to be back in the '90s. Dress as a reimagined version of the dynamic duo by wearing colorful monochromatic outfits. Add on some choker necklaces, platform heels, and Post-it sticky notes to complete your look.SHOP RHINESTONE CHOKER NECKLACEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below15Ed and Dexter from Good BurgerWelcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Grab a bestie, striped shirt, and paper hats to recreate this iconic fast-food duo.SHOP GOOD BURGER UNIFORMAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below16Gwen Stefani from No DoubtRock out this Halloween with a look inspired by the singer's style in her band's music video for "Spiderwebs." Pair a cropped tank with low-rise plaid pants, and combat boots to complete the look.SHOP PLAID PANTS17Men In BlackYou want easy? Then this costume is for you. All you should have on hand is a black suit (a black blazer and trousers will totally do), a white button-up shirt, and black sunglasses to channel that whole "I investigate mysterious alien encounters" energy.SHOP MEN IN BLACK ID BADGEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below18TitanicFirst of all, there was 10000% enough room on the door for both Rose and Jack!!! But I digress. Bust out your finest beaded dress and opera length gloves to transform into the lovestruck Rose.SHOP HEART OF THE OCEAN NECKLACEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below19Meredith Blake from The Parent TrapName a more stylishly iconic villain, I'll wait! While she threatened to ship her would-be step-daughters to boarding school and was generally not the nicest person, her wardrobe was *chef's kiss*. Case in point: The look she was wearing when she's first introduced in the movie, which only requires a ~fancy~ black hat, white sheath dress, some dainty gold jewelry, and color-coordinating your red mani with your lipstick.SHOP WHITE SHIFT DRESS20SelenaSelena Quintanilla-Pérez, known by beloved fans simply as Selena, was a musical and fashionable force. She had glamorous performance style and could rock just about anything and turn it into a fly 'fit. For this classic Selena ensemble, reach for her legendary purple jumpsuit ensemble.SHOP PURPLE JUMPSUITKim Duong is the Deputy Shopping Director at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights. Mekita Rivas is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers fashion, culture, and lifestyle. She writes about everything from the best leather totes and books she can't put down to plants, podcasts, and politics. Prior to joining Cosmopolitan, she was a senior contributing fashion editor at PopSugar and Bustle. Her writing has been published in dozens of publications including The New York Times, Vogue, Harper's BAZAAR, Women's Health, Refinery29, and others. She currently splits her time between New York City and Washington, D.C. Follow Mekita on Instagram, where you'll typically find a mix of her snapshots from fashion week and various editor travels.I'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago.