Looking for some fun and creative costume ideas for your 90s throwback party? Then dive into these authentic ideas to help you pull together the perfect 90s party ensemble.
1. Classic 90s Hip Hop/RnB Look
Channel vintage 90s hip hop style with baggy jeans or matching tracksuits, chunky dad sneakers, cropped tops or sports bras, oversized flannels, and plenty of gold chain “bling.” Top it off with a backward baseball cap. Think TLC and you’re on the right track.
2. Rachel Green
Jennifer Aniston’s iconic shaggy layered haircut from Friends defined 90s hair trends. Pair “The Rachel” cut with mom jeans, a turtleneck, and a leather jacket for Rachel’s classic everyday style.
3. Scrunchie Queen
Scrunchies were the hair accessory of the 90s. Stock up on these voluminous elastics and don them on your wrist, in your hair, or both! Pair colorful scrunchies with a crop top, overalls, and Keds for a playful throwback vibe.
4. Baywatch Babe
Pay homage to California’s hardworking 90s lifeguards. A red swimsuit and a red float is all ya need for this one.
5. Clueless
Channel your inner Cher Horowitz with the ultimate Valley Girl ensemble. A yellow plaid skirt suit paired with knee-highs, black heels, and accessorized to the max captures Cher’s eccentric style perfectly. Don’t forget to top it off with her signature fluffy pen!
6. Space Jam
Calling all fans of the Tune Squad! Grab a colorful crop top jersey, shorts, high top sneakers, sports headband and arm/leg bands just like Lola Bunny. Bounce around a basketball for the full effect.
7. 90s Riot Grrl
Flannel shirts, combat boots, ripped jeans, and unbrushed hair were hallmarks of the 90s riot grrl era. Layer up with plaid, add Dr. Martens or Converse sneakers, and finish with dark lipstick for the perfect Courtney Love homage.
8. Cartoon Character
Some of the most iconic cartoons like Rugrats, Doug, and Hey Arnold! Premiered in the 90s. Creating DIY costumes for these characters is easy with their simple designs. Just add their signature items like Angelica’s purple bows or Helga’s pink dress.
9. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Slay vampires in style by channeling Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers. Key pieces include black leather pants, 90s-style crop tops, chunky boots, and of course, a wooden stake prop. Don’t forget her classic long blonde locks and 90s makeup!
10. 90s Supermodel
Channel vintage Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford or Naomi Campbell with minimalist 90s styles. Try slip dresses, spaghetti strap tops, mini skirts, minimal accessories, and model-off-duty messy up-dos. Sunglasses and pouty lips complete the look.
11. Girl Group Member
Who’s it to be? Geri Haliwell’s chunky sneakers and Union Jack dresses? Beyonce’s shiny, metallic outfits? Or maybe you’ll keep it simple with Nicole Appleton’s tank tops and combat pants?
12. Mia Wallace
Uma Thurman’s slinky black outfit and severe bangs in Pulp Fiction is instantly recognizable. Pair a white shirt, skinny black pants, a bob wig, and bare feet for your own twist on Mia Wallace going out dancing with Vincent Vega.
13. Jen From Dawson’s Creek
Channel girl-next-door Jen Lindley in floral baby doll dresses, jeans, sweaters, chokers, and minimal 90s makeup. Amp up the flirty vibes with butterfly hair clips, matte lipstick, and sheer fabrics. Don’t forget a diary prop for complete authenticity!
14. Daria
Let your angsty side shine by dressing up as Daria Morgendorffer from the sardonic MTV cartoon. All you need is an oversized green jacket, orange t-shirt, black miniskirt, and Doc Martens boots. Top with big glasses and Daria’s signature frown.
15. Britney Spears
Whether it’s “…Baby One More Time” Britney in a catholic schoolgirl outfit or denim dress Britney from head to toe, any of the pop princess’s iconic looks are perfect throwback costumes. Don’t forget the low ponytail and hair bow!
16. Retro Raver
Channel 90s rave culture with bright and sparkly attire. Crop tops, baggy pants, platform shoes, hair clips, and plenty of plastic bead jewelry.
17. Xena: Warrior Princess
Channel Lucy Lawless’ iconic fantasy heroine with a studded leather battle dress, thigh high boots, armbands, and of course, a prop sword. Amp up the warrior fierceness with bold 90s makeup.
18. Powerpuff Girl
Transform into Bubbles, Blossom or Buttercup from the Cartoon Network classic. Green, blue or pink dresses with black leggings or tights, Mary Janes, and paper mâché props like Bubbles’ pigtails easily create the look.
19. Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Conjure up this spellbinding 90s costume with a black dress, striped tights, choker, and witch’s hat. Carry a plush cat as Salem and don’t forget to bring your spell book! A blonde wig completes Sabrina’s signature style.
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