Halloween 2026 Costume Ideas
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Costume Ideas by Era
Costumes tied to a decade instead of a character. Useful if you don’t want to explain who you are all night.
1920sThe Roaring TwentiesFlapper, Gatsby, Prohibition gangster
1930sDepression EraBonnie & Clyde, Hollywood glamour, noir
1940sWartime FortiesRosie the Riveter, WWII soldier, USO dancer
1950sPost-War AmericaGreaser, poodle skirt, pin-up
1960sThe Swinging SixtiesMod girl, hippie, space age
1970sDisco EraDisco queen, punk, glam rock
1980sTotally Rad EightiesAerobics, hair metal, valley girl
1990sThe NinetiesGrunge, Spice Girls, Fresh Prince
2000sY2K & Early InternetY2K, emo, Juicy Couture
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