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Halloween Costumes by the Decade

Want an easy Halloween costume that you might even be able to sport in day-to-day life? Try dressing up as a decade! (10 Photos)

Lo Lankford on Oct 4, 2010 at 8:45PM

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The 1990s

The start of the postmodern age, the 90's really had the biggest hand in changing much of the world we know today. Thanks, neoliberalism! Trends: jeans and t-shirt, pixie haircuts, tattoos and body piercings, grunge [flannel shirts and other items from thrift shops], biker jackets, polo shirts, retro looks, fanny packs, hair scrunchies, hypercolour clothing, high-top basketball shoes, Keds, hip-hop influenced wear, rolled jeans, jean jackets, and plenty more. Fashion inspirations: Jennifer Aniston, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Erin O'Connor, Victoria Beckham. Tiffani Amber Thiessen, Melissa Joan Hart, Claire Danes, Drew Barrymore and Naomi Campbell. Check out the characters that inspired us!

Pictured:
• White Sweetheart Necklace 16 inch ($5 at theVINTAGEgene)
• Authentic Black Leather Coach Mini Backpack Purse ($56 at sugarshackvintage)
• Vintage Nautical Print Maxi Dress L ($69 at santokivintage)
• Vintage Pumpkin Wool Blazer Large ($44 at SimpleThrift)
• Size 5.5 Vintage White Leather Boots by Justin ($54 at santokivintage)