Fun Costumes, Smiffys Show There’s one Halloween costume theme that will never get old: nostalgia. And the 1980s was a decade we’ll never forget. The best part? Well, it’s hard to choose one best thing from those wild times, but we love that you can still find traces of the ‘80s colorful style influences lingering in today’s era. With the decade’s signature voluminous, permed hair, shoulder pads, and neon spandex (think leggings) galore, you have the perfect ‘80s Halloween costume with little-to-no effort. When you think of the ‘80s, you might think of bright clothing, leg warmers, and leotards galore. While these trends make excellent additions to any ‘80s costume, there are tons of alternative ways to capture the iconic characters of the decade. Here, you’ll find simple and last-minute costumes, best friend or group costumes, and more that totally fit the ‘80s. Besides the rad fashion, it was also a booming era for pretty much everything else, ranging from technology to entertainment, including major pop-cultural events, iconic singers (Madonna or M.J., anyone?), and popular movie franchises. So if you find yourself longing for the days where MTV actually played music videos or reminiscing on childhood memories of playing with Cabbage Patch dolls—we can relate. For the biggest and baddest ‘80s costumes, we’ve rounded up inspiration from music legends like Dolly Parton and Prince, TV babes like Kelly Kapowski from Saved by the Bell, and silver screen beauties like Claire Standish in The Breakfast Club. Whether you’re looking for a DIY moment or a costume to wear with your best friend, we’ve got 80s Halloween costume ideas that can get shipped to your front door. Go ahead, relive your favorite decade! 1 Fun Costumes “Flashdance” 2 Smiffys “The Shining” Grady Twins 3 Fun Costumes E.T. Elliott Kit 7 Leg Avenue "Beetlejuice" Lydia 8 TV Store “Wayne's World” Garth and Wayne Costume Set 9 Party King 1980s Pop Diva 10 Fun Costumes Dolly Parton 11 Spencer’s Adult Camp Crystal Lake Counselor Costume “Friday the 13th” 12 Party King “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” Jessica Rabbit 13 Fun Costumes Salt-N-Pepa 15 fun shack “Dirty Dancing” Baby 16 Spirit Halloween Bob Ross 17 Fun Costumes “The Princess Bride” Buttercup 19 Fun Costumes “Saved by the Bell” Kelly Kapowski 20 Party King “Beetlejuice” 22 Secret Wishes Freddy Krueger 23 Rubie's Exercise Barbie 24 Halloween Costumes “The Breakfast Club” Claire Standish 25 Leg Avenue “Top Gun” Men's Flight Suit With Interchangeable Name Badges Khaki Pilot Jumpsuit 26 Smiffys "Baywatch" Lifeguard 27 Star Wars “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” Princess Leia 28 Fun Costumes “Back to The Future” Jennifer Parker 29 Fun Costumes "The Smurfs" For a colorful dose of nostalgia this Halloween, you and your girl gang have to channel your favorite childhood Trapper Keeper brand. Lisa Frank’s vibrant style will totally bring a pop of rainbow delight to your costume, making it so much cooler than the traditional black cat disguise. SHOP RAINBOW TUTU Get the tutorial at Studio DIY » 32 Party City “Stranger Things” Eleven 33 Mocona “Stranger Things” Robin Scoops Ahoy 36 Fun Costumes Care Bears 37 Fun Costumes “The Little Mermaid” Ariel 38 Rubie's “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” 39 Punny Cosplay Costumes Pac-Man 40 elope “Where’s Waldo + Wenda” Sanah Faroke Associate Editor Sanah is the associate editor at Prevention.com focusing on all things commerce within the health and lifestyle space. Shauna Beni Shauna Beni is the Associate Commerce Editor at Prevention. What should I wear to blast from the past?Norge students and staff had a blast dressing like any time period from the past. Outfits included poodle skirts, tie-dye, scrunchies, and even togas and a dinosaur costume!
How do you dress up as an idiom?Idiom Halloween costumes. Raining cats and dogs, kick the bucket, wear your heart on your sleeve, butterflies in my stomach, hold your horses, not made of money, chip on my shoulder, when pigs fly, jumping through hoops, read between the lines, pulled a rabbit out of a hat, and smartie pants.
What can I dress up as for Spirit week?If you're stuck for creative ideas for this year's elementary school spirit week, check out these ideas that are just perfect for the younger set!. Pajama Day. This one's easy because it doesn't require any costumes. ... . Dr. Seuss Day. ... . Pattern Day. ... . Sunglasses Day. ... . Wacky Hair Day. ... . Disney Day. ... . Dress Like a Teacher Day. ... . Career Day.. What is Twin dress Up Day?Twins Day, for those who haven't had the pleasure, is a school day when kids pair off with a friend and dress alike. Usually it's part of a week of themed dress days, your crazy hair days, pajama days and the like.
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