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This Halloween, we're throwing it back to the 1990s. We've handpicked some pop culture '90s icons who would make, like, totally easy costumes [3]. Think: Spice Girls; Wednesday from "The Addams Family," and Romy and Michele from "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion."
Since '90s fashion trends are basically always in style — chunky sneakers, choker necklaces, and bucket hats — it's refreshingly easy to DIY [4] a perfect '90s Halloween costume from your closet. Have bike shorts [5] and a crewneck sweatshirt? You are now Princess Diana. Sweatpants, a crop top, and your favorite pair of sneakers [6]? You're a master of Sporty Spice style.
Whether you're a millennial who longs for the days of your youth or Gen Z who just loves all things '90s, we have some Halloween costumes that will make you the hippest person at the party. From TV shows and movies to the hottest music acts of the time, keep reading for a ton of iconic DIY '90s pop culture costumes that will make sure your Halloween rocks.
Steve Urkel From "Family Matters"
- What to wear: A striped shirt (buttoned all the way up to your chin) with high-waisted pants and suspenders. Add glasses with giant rims and white socks with loafers.
- How to act: Ridiculously clumsy. Bump into people, knock things over, and consistently ask "Did I do that?" even though you know you did that.
Shop: Man of Men Store Suspenders [7] ($9)
The Sanderson Sisters From "Hocus Pocus"
- What to wear for Winifred: Long green robes, big red hair, and lipstick on the center of your upper and lower lips. Carry a broom.
- What to wear for Mary: A red dress and robe, crazy-big hair, and a crooked smile. Carry a vacuum cleaner.
- What to wear for Sarah: A low-cut dress and purple robe, long and teased blonde hair, and a choker. Carry a mop.
- How to act: Evil, sadistic, and a bit ditzy (if you're Sarah). Do lots of cackling and sneering at children.
Shop: Sarfel Hooded Cloak Velvet Cape with Hood [8] ($15, originally $18)
Jane and Daria From "Daria"
- What to wear for Jane: A severe black bob, a red jacket, a black-and-white V-neck, and gray shorts with black leggings and combat boots.
- What to wear for Daria: Round glasses, a mustard-yellow shirt under a green jacket, and a pleated black skirt. Army boots, laced all the way up.
- How to act: Like you're pissed you missed a Sick Sad World marathon for this lame party.
Shop: Sukri Black Bob [9] ($16, originally $20)
Zack, Screech, and Slater From "Saved by the Bell"
- What to wear for Zack: Two words: frosted tips. Once you've got that, throw in a pair of high-tops and a button-down denim shirt (tucked in, Preppy).
- What to wear for Screech: Pull your baggy printed pants up with some suspenders and wear a loud button-down underneath.
- What to wear for Slater: Acid-wash jeans, a black T-shirt, and a colorful button-down with the sleeves rolled up to show off your muscles.
- How to act: Like you're dodging Mr. Belding.
Shop: Artsadd 80s-90s Hawaiian Shirt [10] ($25)
Felicity Porter From "Felicity"
- What to wear: Loose khaki pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a black blazer. Sport sneakers, a curly brown wig, and a backpack.
- How to act: Smart, centered, and a little impulsive. Talk a ton about your high school crush.
Shop: Duyang Cotton Linen Palazzo Pants [11] ($26, originally $32)
Wednesday Addams From "The Addams Family"
- What to wear: A long-sleeved black dress, black tights, and a white collared shirt. Use makeup or powder to make yourself as pale as possible.
- How to act: Make smart, snarky comments and refuse to smile.
Shop: Aphratti Long Sleeve Fall Dress [12] ($28, originally $33)
Dionne and Cher From "Clueless"
- What to wear for Cher: A yellow plaid skirt and matching blazer, white button-down top and knee-highs, and black patent leather Mary Janes.
- What to wear for Dionne: A black-and-white plaid skirt with matching blazer, white button-down top and knee-highs, black patent leather Mary Janes, and a giant plastic dome-shaped hat. Also, long braids.
- How to act: Like you're the most popular girls at the party. Be on the lookout for Baldwins. Avoid Barneys.
Shop: Wdirara Pleated Skirt [13] ($30)
Will and Carlton From "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"
- What to wear for Will: An oversize windbreaker and some slammin' '90s jeans.
- What to wear for Carlton: Black pants, white dress shirt, and a classic tennis sweater.
- How to act: If you're Will, like you're the coolest dude ever. If you're Carlton, like you're pretty much not the coolest dude ever.
Shop: Wyeysyt Y2k Jacket [14] ($30)
Thelma and Louise From "Thelma and Louise"
- What to wear for Thelma: Sunglasses, light boot-cut jeans, and a graphic black tank top.
- What to wear for Louise: Blue jeans, a white tank top, and a cowboy hat with a handkerchief tied around your neck. Get dusty.
- How to act: You're on the run, so act like convicts, but of the freewheeling feminist variety.
Shop: Wrangler Willow Mid Rise Performance Waist Boot Cut Jeans [15] ($31, originally $71)
The Spice Girls
- What to wear for Posh: A short, skintight black dress or lacy slip with stilettos.
- What to wear for Ginger: A Union Jack minidress and matching platform shoes.
- What to wear for Sporty: A sports bra, tearaway pants, and sneakers.
- What to wear for Scary: Anything leopard print with heels and curled, teased hair.
- What to wear for Baby: A pink dress and platform sneakers with a choker and pigtails.
- How to act: Like you wanna slam your body down and wind it all around.
Shop: Smiffys Store Fever All That Glitters Rule Britannia Costume [16] ($40)
Princess Diana
- What to wear: A crewneck sweatshirt, preferably with a fun, vintage graphic; colorful bike shorts; crew socks; and sneakers. Bonus points for sunglasses.
- How to act: Like you are literally Princess Diana.
Shop: New York Fashion Police Harvard University Sweatshirt [17] ($35)
Romy and Michele From "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion"
- What to wear for Michele: An iridescent pink dress with feather trim. Must accessorize with a high half-ponytail, pink wedges, a pink clutch, and a choker.
- What to wear for Romy: A supershort, shiny blue spandex dress with silver heels.
- How to act: Be proud of the fact that you invented Post-it notes.
Shop: Dream Pairs High Heels [18] ($40, originally $50)
Vivian Ward From "Pretty Woman"
- What to wear: Attach a white crop top to a blue tie-dyed skirt with a ring for her signature dress. Add thigh-high black leather boots, put on a blond bob wig, and tie a red jacket around your waist.
- How to act: Like a streetwise hooker with a serious heart of gold.
Shop: Forplay Still Pretty Sexy Movie Character Costume [19] ($41)
Alex Mack From "The Secret World of Alex Mack"
- What to wear: A white T-shirt with denim overalls, a backwards cap, and a flannel button-down tied around your waist. Add long straight hair and sneakers.
- How to act: Like you have secret hidden powers and can turn into a viscous puddle at the mere thought of it.
Shop: Qazel Vorrlon Denim Overalls [20] ($45)
Lloyd and Harry From "Dumb and Dumber"
- What to wear for Lloyd: An orange suit, complete with a matching hat and ruffle dress shirt. Don't forget your cane.
- What to wear for Harry: Same as above, only in powder blue.
- How to act: Like an idiot, but an idiot who thinks he's really intelligent.
Shop: Poybraxh Harry and Lloyd Tuxedos [21] ($60)
Wayne and Garth From "Wayne's World"
- What to wear for Wayne: Black Converse sneakers, old, ripped jeans, a long brown wig, a black T-shirt, and a black Wayne's World hat.
- What to wear for Garth: Black Converse sneakers, washed-out jeans, a white band T-shirt under a blue plaid shirt with rolled-up sleeves, a shaggy blond wig, and black-rimmed glasses.
- How to act: Ask people if they want to come to your basement and be a guest star on your show. At some point you're going to have to sing "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Shop:Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top Sneakers [22] ($63)
Clarissa Darling From "Clarissa Explains It All"
- What to wear: Printed biker shorts, an oversize button-down, funky accessories, and Doc Martens.
- How to act: Hip, cool, and super sarcastic. Talk about how much you can't wait to get your driver's license (and how much you hate your little brother).
Shop: Dr. Martens Unisex 1460 Originals 8-Eye Work Boot [23] ($170, originally $180)
- Additional reporting by Maggie Panos, Laura Marie Meyers, and Balim Tezel
Maggie Panos [24] was a senior editor for PS Voices.
Laura Marie Meyers [25] is the former content director for PS Trending and Viral Features.
Balim Tezel [26] (she/her) is a shopping updates editor at PS and the founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.