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Forrest Gump
It’s debatably one of the most iconic films from the ’90s. And you can probably recreate Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump attire with things already in your closet.
Wicked
Ash Ketchum from Pokémon
Ash’s look is way simpler to recreate than it is to catch pokémon. All you need is a white tee, vest, hat and jeans. Don’t forget to catch ’em all!
Cosmic Brownie
An iconic Little Debbie snack was born in the ’90s, the cosmic brownie. Dress up as your childhood go-to dessert with the help of a brown dress and model clay. Pick up a box of the brownies to really drive the look home.
TLC
When it comes to girl groups, it doesn’t get much better than TLC. As if their music wasn’t enough, they set the tone for cool ’90s fashion as you can see here. Grab a cropped tee and baggy sweatpants for this effortless look.
Frosted Animal Cracker
Aaliyah
She was the certified It girl of the ’90s. Dress up as One in a Million era Aaliyah in her iconic all-white outfit. On the plus side, velour sweats and tinted sunnies are making their way back into the fashion cycle so you can definitely wear this outfit again.
Janet Jackson
Okay, technically “Rhythm Nation” was released in October of 1989, but you know that Janet’s Rhythm Nation 1814 album was beloved throughout the early ’90s. Snag the iconic hat on Amazon, and dress in all-black to recreate the look.
Garth and Wayne from Wayne’s World
Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler from ‘Jurassic Park’
It’s true that all you really need to be Ace Ventura is an open Hawaiian shirt — most of the costume is in the hair and the attitude. A homemade business card wouldn’t hurt, either.
You’ll never let go … of the romantic feelings Titanic gave you in 1997. You can buy a very similar version of Rose’s dress on Amazon, just don’t forget The Heart of the Ocean!
Star Wars fans know that Darth Maul has been on a wild ride since his introduction in The Phantom Menace in 1999. This costume comes with a mask, so you don’t have to try to apply his signature stripes or horns by yourself with makeup.
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A League of Their Own
It’s ’90s, but still relevant thanks to the new TV series. Root for the home team by getting your girls together and dressing up as Dottie and the other Rockford Peaches! Just cross your fingers that none of you get traded to the Racine Belles.
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
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