Ideas for a 1990 Costume
The 1990s were optimistic and colorful, which is reflected in the fashion, music and entertainment of the era. Most '90s costumes can be pieced together with items you already have around the house or with a few thrift store finds. Whether you need the costume for a '90s theme party or want to relive your younger days for Halloween, a '90s costume takes very little time or money to complete. Does this Spark an idea?
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'90s Style
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The easiest way to create a '90s costume is to dig out your older clothing from the back of your closet. Wear a flannel shirt, faded jeans and greasy or unkempt hair for a '90s grunge look. Baby doll dresses and slip dresses over a t-shirt were a popular style for teen girls. Wear a hip-hop inspired with baggy overalls and a sideways baseball cap. For footwear think big -- chunky platform shoes and Mary Janes or combat boots.
'90s Cartoons
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Turn to '90s Saturday morning cartoons for costume ideas. Wear green clothing, a turtle shell and colorful bandanna to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. The '90s saw popularity explode for the Simpson family, with their bright yellow skin and geometric hairstyles. Japanese animation first became more wildely popular in the '90s, so costumes like Sailor Moon and Goku are considerable choices. If you want to use items from your own closet, pick a cartoon character like Doug Funnie from "Doug" or the kids from South Park.
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'90s Movies
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The movies of the '90s introduced the world to many memorable characters, from Forrest Gump to Professor Klump. Put on your best black suit and a pair of sunglasses, and grab a futuristic-looking toy gun to be an agent from "Men in Black." Wear a Hawaiian shirt and part your hair into a swoop to be "Ace Ventura, Pet Detective." Stick it to the Twilight fans by wearing a cheerleader outfit and carrying a wooden stake to be "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Alicia Silverstone in the movie "Clueless" was known for her chic fashion style like plaid miniskirts, tights and beret.
'90s Famous People
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The '90s had plenty of memorable figures worth dressing up as. Create a costume around newsworthy people like Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. Break out your baggy pants for an MC Hammer or Vanilla Ice costume. Gather your girlfriends to dress as all five Spice Girls wearing animal print, baby doll dresses, tight miniskirts, Union Jack designs and sports wear. For a group of guys dress as a boy band like 'N Sync or the Backstreet Boys with synchronized styles. Dress like popular sports figures Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Jordan by wearing old basketball jerseys and carrying a basketball.
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