25 Iconic '90s Halloween Costumes for Couples
For many who grew up during the '90s, childhood nostalgia is a part of everyday life. There are so many current remakes of awesome '90s movies, television shows, and games. But the reminiscing hits a peak each year when Halloween finally rolls around. While other people might don a modern costume with nods to recent pop culture or current politics, Halloween is also the perfect time to go all out, transforming into iconic '90's TV characters and movie stars. And what makes an amazing '90s costume even better? Pairing up with a significant other and dressing up as a classic '90s duo.
Think about duos like Doug and Patty Mayonnaise, Zach and Kelly from Saved by the Bell, Jack and Rose from Titanic, or Nickelodeon's Keenan and Kel. The options are endless for creative couples who want to throw it all the way back to the '90s on Halloween night. And the best part? A lot of '90s clothes and accessories are already back in style, so it won't even be that hard to find the right outfit!
Here, we found 25 inspiring couples who took their nostalgic Halloween costumes to the next level. They rocked quirky costumes from rad '90s duos we all loved but have possibly forgotten about. And their creative ideas for putting those costumes together are truly impressive. Some of the costumes are store-bought. Some are DIY. But all of them are like a cool time capsule into the shows, movies, and cartoon characters '90s kids adored. Rock these costumes to a party, and pretty much everyone will be saying, "Oh my gosh! Why didn't I think of that?"
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'Practical Magic'
In 1998, audiences were introduced to the Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian, magical characters created by novelist Alice Hoffman. Portrayed by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, the witchy sisters are different as they are deeply loyal to one another. A couple — or a couple of friends or sisters — could put the lime in the coconut, and do their best Owens sisters impression like these two.
'Pretty Woman'
In 1990, rom-com lovers fell head over heels for Julia Roberts as Vivian and Richard Gere as Edward. Couples can channel both characters fairly easily. Whoever is Vivian just needs some shiny knee-high boots and a blond — or curly long, auburn! — wig, and whoever is Edward can don classic biz attire.
'Wayne's World'
Mike Meyers and Dana Carvey's classic comedy characters, Wayne and Garth, started out on SNL. Then, there was Wayne's World and Wayne's World 2. Talk about an easy, memorable Halloween costume. It's truly ... excellent. Just be sure to practice head-banging to "Bohemian Rhapsody."
'Jurassic Park'
Before Jurassic World was a thing, we '90s kids worshiped the original, Jurassic Park. Dress up like Grant and Ellie. Those Generation Z kids will see where it all began.
'Married With Children'
Remember '80s and '90s sitcoms like Growing Pains, Family Matters, and Step By Step? Married With Children was like the anti-sitcom, and it had a lasting impact on comedy TV. Celebrate it with this easy to DIY nod to shoe salesman Al and his sassy wife Peg Bundy.
Fresh Prince
Will and Hillary weren't a couple on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But that doesn't make them a less iconic duo. Plus, any excuse to get everyone singing that theme song is OK by us.
Doug & Patty Mayonnaise
Doug and his forever crush, Patty Mayonnaise, are a quintessential '90s couple. So much so that they should be represented at every throwback party. Plus, any costume that can be put together using things already in the closet is a dream come true!