11 Halloween Costumes Inspired By '90s Pop Culture

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'90s nostalgia is in full swing. With everything from slip dresses to thin brows making a comeback in the 2020s, now's the perfect time to dig through your closet and uncover those forgotten Clinton-era fashions. According to "Landline" singer Victoria Christina Hesketh, "The '90s are like a warm, fuzzy sweater we can put on and feel reassured," via W Magazine.

Gen-Zers, especially, are celebrating trends that thrived before they were born. As noted by Vogue, Olivia Rodrigo is "obsessed" with '90s pop-punk style. Sure, Beanie Babies may no longer be trendy collectibles, but flip phones are making a snappy comeback, via Rolling Stone. "The '90s were the most 'advanced' pre-Web era in terms of culture," Marc Jacobs art director Ava Nirui told W Magazine, that's "why it might seem so appealing to those who didn't experience it." So, this Halloween, scan the aisles of a local thrift store (or simply go through your own wardrobe), and pay homage to this pre-Facebook decade. Here are our top picks for '90s pop culture-inspired trick-or-treating fits.

Speaking of Geena Davis ... "Thelma and Louise" follows Susan Sarandon and "A League of Their Own's" Geena Davis on the run from the law. What starts off as a weekend girls trip quickly goes south, and long-time friends Thelma and Louise suddenly become cross-country fugitives, per Roger Ebert. This 1992 classic is the perfect couples costume inspo — you can't have Thelma without Louise. To achieve the look, all you'll need is a head scarf, high-waisted jeans, and maybe a touch of blue eyeshadow.

"Hocus Pocus 2" is out on Disney+ this fall, officially bringing Salem's famous Sanderson Sisters back into style for the first time since 1993, via Collider. To achieve the famous trio's aesthetic (even without magical powers and impressive choreography), it's all about pattern-layering and statement hair – Seventeen put together a list of "Hocus Pocus" costume items, featuring picks available everywhere from Amazon to Cider. The wonderfully-witchy Sanderson sisters are the best part of this famous fall story, making it the perfect movie to watch if you're looking for something festive but not too scary.

"Friends" aired on NBC in 1994, quickly becoming one of the most popular show of the '90s (if not all-time). This group of six New York City friends were beloved for their witty dialogue, questionable antics, and (of course) unforgettable romances. Jennifer Aniston's haircut in the early seasons even became the inspiration for one of the most popular styles of the time: "the Rachel." These days — in the midst of '90s nostalgia — "the Rachel" is making a comeback to salons near you, via Glamour. To dress like one of the friends, all you'll probably need is a pair of high-waisted jeans, a black turtle neck, or a pair of quirky overalls, per Marie Claire.

1995's "Clueless" is jam-packed with unforgettable lines ("Ugh, as if!") and plaid skirt sets. The movie is a modern retelling of Jane Austen's "Emma," the story of a young woman (in this case, Cher) who decides to try her hand at match making. Though Cher's schemes don't quite go as planned, we're treated to a series of unforgettable fashion moments along the way, per Vogue. To recreate one of Cher's or Dionne's most famous outfits, look out for plaid sets, statements hats, and silky slips, via Seventeen.

As long as you don't puncture the waterbed, this is a perfect Tim Burton-inspired Halloween look. The '90s "Edward Scissorhands" tells the story of a local outcast as he attempts to find his place in a cookie-cutter suburban town, via IMDb. The catch? He has scissors for hands. To dress like Edward this year, you'll want lots and lots of leather, gold clasps, and (of course) scissors. This costume isn't simple. You'll also need a bit of makeup expertise to achieve Edward's scars and dark circles. Careful with those sharp edges! Though, ideally the costume won't involve actual blades ...