When you think of the nineties, what's the first thing on your mind? If you're thinking about all the iconic movies, you're not the only one.You've Got Mail, Clueless, and so many more, everyone wants to dress like these characters! The ever-changing style of the 90s was hugely defined by film—think mom jeans, fancy blouses, plaid skirts, and big jackets. You can't go wrong with this style, even in the modern day.

What's your favourite movie from the 90s? Check out our favourites, and start planning your next 90s Halloween costume today!

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Clueless

As if! This movie is one of the most iconic films of the 90s. Alicia Silverstone shines in all of her cool clothes: bright plaids, miniskirts, and beautiful silky skips. You really can't go wrong with a costume inspired by Clueless. It's easy to recreate, and fun to wear! You can even repurpose clothes you already have, and add accessories to spice things up. Plan your costume now, because we'll need to keep Clueless on our minds before the new reboot comes out!

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The Virgin Suicides

The Virgin Suicides features some of the best young actresses of the nineties: Kirsten Dunst and A. J. Cook, to name a couple. Some people forget that Danny DeVito was also in it! This movie definitely covered some difficult topics—I mean, just look at the name—but it's known for its style and ambiance. To get the Virgin Suicides look, get your blonde friends together and wear some simple, white clothing, preferably dresses. Have a moody photoshoot in a park! And if you don't have the Lisbon blonde look, just wear a wig, we won't judge.

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Thelma & Louise

Have you seen Thelma & Louise lately? The themes fit well into our current society: female friendship, and revenge against the men who harm it. This movie follows two friends as they go on a road trip... with some bumps along the way. It was nominated for six Oscars! Grab your bestie and dress up as Thelma and Louise this Halloween. You'll need some iconic 90s clothes to get this look, like ripped jeans and graphic tees. 

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The Matrix

Everybody loves The Matrix, there's no doubt about it! This movie doesn't quite follow what real people wore in the 1990s, but it has some very iconic looks. Did you know that Keanu Reeves is Canadian, just like us at Oya Costumes? Reeves looks suave and cool in his all-black outfit: a trenchcoat, sunglasses, and more. It's pretty easy to dress up in a Matrix costume—get all your black clothing together, and take to the streets! Extra points if you manage to score a blue pill and a red pill... just be careful which one you choose.

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Boogie Nights

This movie actually takes place in the 70s and 80s, but it has that perfect nineties charm: the California vibe, the music, and the actors, which include Julianne Moore, Mark Wahlberg, and more. It also has great reviews and it won tons of awards when it came out in 1997—including a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. It should have one one for the iconic costumes! If you want to get the Boogie Nights look, check out our seventies and eighties costumes to find the perfect fit for you!

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Empire Records

Empire Records is the epitome of the nineties vibe. It follows a group of young adults as they try to save their record store from becoming corrupt. We get to learn about teen life of the time and follow an interesting story, too! Empire Records features everything you need from a 90s movie: iconic costumes, stunning actors like Liv Tyler, and of course music. This is a great example of wearing whatever you want for your costume. You can go emo with dark accessories and makeup, or more feminine with skirts and cropped sweaters. Either way, you'll look great on Halloween day!

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Reality Bites

Name a few famous actors from the 90s, and you'll always come across Winona Ryder. You'll probably also think of Ethan Hawke! Both of them star in Reality Bites, a movie about young life in the early 90s. It's such a great representation of what people were like and how they interacted with the world. Quirky, fun, and sometimes heartbreaking, this is the perfect nineties movie. If you want to go for a Reality Bites costume, you can't go wrong! Go for a typical 90s look, or you can make your costume a pun like this picture! We have tons of funny costumes just like this one.

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Four Weddings and a Funeral

Oh, Hugh Grant... the accent, the dreamy eyes, the windswept hair. He was one of the most famous British actors of the time (he was in Love Actually, too!), and this movie is one of the ones that put him on the map! Four Weddings and a Funeral is one of the most iconic rom-coms of all time, and for good reason. It's so charming! A Four Weddings and a Funeral costume is a great choice because it's so easy. If you've ever been a wedding guest, you probably already have something to wear. Men can wear suits, and women can wear dresses. If you want to go all the way, dress like a bride and groom like these kids!

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Heathers

Are we going to prom or to hell? I shop, therefore I am. Heathers has so many iconic lines, it's hard to keep track! This Winona Ryder movie is one of the best movies of the 90s (even though it technically came out in 1989), and the costumes are one of the best parts. They're bold, bright, preppy looks that are colour-coded with the characters. JD and Veronica make a perfect couple's costume, and if you have a group of friends, try being the Heathers themselves! There are so many amazing options for costumes. And if you want more Heathers, it's now a popular musical!

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Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is one of the best stuck-in-a-time-loop films out there. It follows Bill Murray—another great actor of the 1990s, and of today—as he lives the same day over and over and eventually, maybe, becomes a better person. This movie concept has inspired tons of other films, like 2020's Palm Springs. If you want to make a Groundhog Day costume, you can take a look at Murrays' costumes throughout the movie. Or if you want something a little more fun, you can be like this group and dress up as groundhogs! Punny costumes are always the talk of a Halloween party. Check out our animal costumes to get a funny groundhog look!

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Take a seat this weekend and watch your favourite 90s movies! From Sleepless in Seattle to Reality Bites, there are so many great ones to choose from. Take notes and start planning your next nineties Halloween costume today!

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