1. Rugrats
The Rugrats, Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil and Angelica, were one of the most popular Nicktoons of the 90s. To dress up as the Rugrats, you'll need a bald cap for Tommy, red hair for Chuckie, blue shirts for the twins Phil and Lil, and blonde pigtails for Angelica. The babies can carry around their signature toys - Tommy his screwdriver, Chuckie his stuffed Reptar doll, Phil and Lil their toy forks, and Angelica her Cynthia doll.
2. Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were the biggest girl group of the 90s. For a Spice Girls group costume, you'll need 5 friends to dress up as Baby Spice (pink), Scary Spice (leopard print), Sporty Spice (tracksuits), Posh Spice (little black dresses), and Ginger Spice (union jack dresses). The key accessories are platform sneakers, hair scrunchies, and the Spice Girls signature peace sign pose.
3. Clueless
The 1995 movie Clueless starring Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz defined 90s fashion. To recreate Cher's iconic look, you'll need a yellow plaid skirt suit, a white tank top, knee high socks, and platform Mary Janes. Cher's best friend Dionne, played by Stacey Dash, can be her partner in the costume with a similar plaid outfit in different colors.
4. Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys were the most popular boy band of the 90s. For a Backstreet Boys costume, you'll need 5 friends to dress up as each member - Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, and Kevin Richardson. The key looks are baggy jeans, graphic tees, leather jackets, and boy band choreography.
5. Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time"
Britney Spears burst onto the scene in 1998 with her hit song "...Baby One More Time". To recreate her iconic schoolgirl look, you'll need a gray pleated skirt, a white button-down top tied at the waist, knee high socks, and black mary janes. Don't forget the pigtails and heavy eyeliner for the full Britney effect.
6. Spice Girls "Wannabe"
The Spice Girls' breakout hit "Wannabe" cemented their status as 90s icons. For this costume, you'll need a group of friends to dress up as the Spice Girls in their "Wannabe" video looks - Baby Spice in a pink babydoll dress, Scary Spice in a leopard print catsuit, Sporty Spice in a black sports bra and shorts, Posh Spice in a little black dress, and Ginger Spice in a union jack mini dress. Pose with your hands in the "Wannabe" peace sign.
7. Daria
Daria was the sarcastic, deadpan heroine of the 90s MTV animated series. To dress up as Daria, you'll need a green jacket, a red shirt, glasses, and a serious expression. Her best friend Jane can join as Daria's partner in crime with a black tank top, jeans, and a bored look.
8. Tamagotchi
Tamagotchis were the must-have virtual pet toy of the 90s. To create a Tamagotchi costume, wear a black shirt with a colorful egg-shaped screen on the front. Decorate the screen with Tamagotchi-style pixels and buttons. Carry around a small plush Tamagotchi pet as an accessory.
9. Beanie Babies
Beanie Babies were the collectible craze of the 90s. To dress up as a Beanie Baby, wear a colorful animal-themed onesie or pajamas. Attach a heart-shaped tag to the back and carry around a small plush Beanie Baby. You can also go as a group of different Beanie Babies.
10. Teletubbies
The Teletubbies were the colorful, alien-like stars of the 90s kids show. For a Teletubbie costume, you'll need a hooded bodysuit in one of the four colors - Tinky Winky (purple), Dipsy (green), Laa-Laa (yellow), or Po (red). Attach an antenna to the hood and carry around a plush Teletubbie accessory.
11. Spice Girls "Say You'll Be There"
The Spice Girls' music video for "Say You'll Be There" featured the girls in sexy, futuristic costumes. For this costume, you'll need a group of friends to dress up as the Spice Girls in their "Say You'll Be There" looks - Baby Spice in a pink latex catsuit, Scary Spice in a leopard print bodysuit, Sporty Spice in a black leather crop top and pants, Posh Spice in a silver mini dress, and Ginger Spice in a red latex dress. Pose with your hands on your hips in the video's signature move.
12. Backstreet Boys "I Want It That Way"
The Backstreet Boys' music video for "I Want It That Way" featured the boys in coordinating white outfits. For this costume, you'll need 5 friends to dress up as the Backstreet Boys in white button-down shirts, white pants, and white shoes. Pose with your hands in the video's choreography.
13. Britney Spears "Oops!...I Did It Again"
Britney Spears' music video for "Oops!...I Did It Again" featured her iconic red catsuit look. To recreate this costume, you'll need a red latex catsuit, a silver necklace, and a pair of red platform boots. Pose with your hand on your hip in the video's signature move.
14. Spice Girls "2 Become 1"
The Spice Girls' music video for "2 Become 1" featured the girls in sexy Santa-inspired costumes. For this costume, you'll need a group of friends to dress up as the Spice Girls in their "2 Become 1" looks - Baby Spice in a pink Santa dress, Scary Spice in a leopard print Santa dress, Sporty Spice in a black Santa dress, Posh Spice in a silver Santa dress, and Ginger Spice in a red Santa dress. Pose with your hands on your hips in the video's signature move.
15. Backstreet Boys "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"
The Backstreet Boys' music video for "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" featured the boys in spooky monster costumes. For this costume, you'll need 5 friends to dress up as the Backstreet Boys in their "Everybody" looks - Nick Carter as a werewolf, Howie Dorough as a vampire, AJ McLean as a zombie, Brian Littrell as a mummy, and Kevin Richardson as Frankenstein's monster. Pose with your hands in the video's choreography.
These 15 costume ideas capture the iconic fashion, music, and TV of the 1990s. Whether you're dressing up as the Rugrats, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, or Britney Spears, these costumes are sure to be a hit at any 90s-themed party or Halloween event. The key is to embrace the bold colors, exaggerated styles, and playful attitudes that defined 90s pop culture. So grab your friends, put on your best 90s gear, and get ready to party like it's 1999!
