
It's Thursday, and it's time for an extra special edition of #TBT! Presenting not 10, not 20, but 100 Halloween costume ideas for folks who love to throw it back. From the '20s to the 2000s, we've got something for every single one of you Bettys, Barneys and Beanie Babies.
SOLO #TBT COSTUMES
Red Fraggle
Hanson Teen Beat Cover
Pippi Longstocking
Carmen Sandiego
Wednesday Addams
Home Improvement‘s Wilson
If you have a bucket hat and an old flannel lying around, all this costume requires are a few popsicle sticks from the craft store (or a sneaky trip to the doctor's office) and a little bit of glue. Folks may get confused if you swap the makeshift fence for a drink, but pop it up in front of your face and all those JTT lovers will instantly recognize/adore you. (via Uproxx)
Firefox
Lisa Turtle
Treasure Troll
Ghostbuster
Cookie Monster
Jem
Mary Poppins
Juno
Lucille Ball
Ace Ventura
School Picture Day
Complete with an accurate 1st grader smile, this girl knows how to stay in character. She also knows her way around a laser backdrop. (via Moth)
Bjork at the 2001 Academy Awards
Holly Golightly
Steve Urkel
Ghostbusters
Spice Girls
GROUP #TBT COSTUMES
Heather Chandler, McNamara and Duke
Saved by the Bell
Channel your inner Slater, Kelly, Zach, and Jessie with some sweet threads straight out of the late '80s. Just don't forget the old-school cell phone with an antenna bigger than your head. (via Brit + Co)
Cast of <em>The Breakfast Club</em>
This unlikely crew of five is one of the most celebrated high school groups in movie history. A few key accessories and some '80s outfits will make this one a cinch. (via Brit + Co)
Rainbow Brite + the Color Kids
Mario Kart
The race is on! Mario costumes can be a little tired, but this group punches it up with an amazing Mario Kart version. Or you could try a Dr. Mario or Mario Tennis angle, too!
She-Ra and Her Crew
Addams Family
Tetris
Clue
Cast of <em>Ferris Bueller’s Day Off</em>
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls are absolutely timeless, and dressing like them is a total blast. Load up on the blush, ladies! (via Instagram)
Pacman and Ghosts
Mean Girls
Mini skirts? Check! Long locks? Check! Pink, pink and more pink? Check! With your outfits put together, you'll just need a Burn Book to complete the costume. (via Brit + Co)
TLC
Mad Men Women
Gilmore Girls
Who's the Lorelai to your Rory? Choose carefully and then pick your main men too. (via Brit + Co)
Wet Hot American Summer
What do you want to bet you and your friends own everything you need to pull this one off together? (via Brit + Co)
Baywatch
Prepare to save the shoreline with your amazing team *and* whistleblowing skills. (via Brit + Co)
COUPLES #TBT COSTUMES
Arnold and Gerald
Our '90s hearts have gone all aflutter. Become everyone's favorite football head with just a little construction paper and a pair of scissors. (via Twisted Sifter)
Lizzie McGuire and Miranda Sanchez
"You'll never figure out who you really are if you are trying to be someone else." (via Brit + Co)
Finn and Rey from Star Wars
Ham it up all night pretending to fight off Stormtroopers with Adam from Girls (errr… Kylo Ren). May the force be with you! (via Brit + Co)
Bob Ross and Happy Little Tree
The Simple Life
Have you ever wanted to do an early 2000s costume so badly?! The real question is, who will dress as Tink? (via Brit + Co)
Twins
The Bundys
Cruella De Vil and a Dalmatian
Who doesn't love Cruella and her 100 Dalmatians? Grab your favorite black dress and old white clothes that you don't need anymore to create this couple's costume. (via Brit + Co)
Will and Carlton
Dylan and Brenda from 90210
Sonny and Cher
Daria and Jane
Serena + Blair
Hall and Oates
<em>The Mask</em>
Double Dare Contestants
Scooby Doo
Add more characters to your Mystery Incorporated crew. Shaggy Rogers, anyone? (via Instagram)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Patti Mayonnaise and Doug Funny
Wayne and Garth
David Bowie and Prince
It wasn't enough to simply be a rock star or a musician — both Bowie and Prince took the role of artist VERY seriously. (Brit + Co)
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
BABY AND KID #TBT COSTUMES
Little Lebowski
I Love Lucy
Oscar the Grouch
Ace Ventura
Mini Jersey Shore
Baby Prince
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
Morton Salt Girl
All you need for this one is a trip to the grocery store for a cheap umbrella and some salt. (via Brit + Co)
Sandy + John
Looking to match your little man while you hit the 'hood going door to door? Jeans and Converse will save the day, and the jacket is likely needed anyway. (via Brit + Co)
Princess Peach and Toad
Care Bear
The best part of this? The costume was made from an actual Care Bear stuffed animal. Brilliant. (via Instructables)
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