When we think about the '80s, images of brightly colored spandex, crop tops, and side ponytails definitely come to mind. Hair bands, new technology, and even some of our favorite toys we grew up with as kids all came from this loud and proud decade. We've rounded up some major '80s inspiration for your Halloween costume this year — from Molly Ringwald's roles in John Hughes films to colorful Care Bears and cartoon characters. Go back in time, and find your Halloween-costume gem! By signing up, I agree to the Terms & to receive emails from POPSUGAR. By signing up, I agree to the Terms & to receive emails from POPSUGAR.He-Man and She-Ra or Skeletor Mario and Luigi or Princess Peach Rainbow Brite and her unicorn Starlite (or a group of all her pals, the Color Kids - Red Butler, Lala Orange, Canary Yellow, Patty O'Green, Buddy Blue, Indigo and Shy Violet) Annie and Daddy Warbucks or Miss Hannigan (The definitive movie version came out in 1981.) Pee-Wee Herman and a police officer

Strawberry Shortcake and Huckleberry Pie, Orange Blossom, Blueberry Muffin, Raspberry Tart, Lemon Meringue etc. (try striped stockings and a wig in the appropriate color) Jem and Rio (or the rest of the Holograms ... though the Misfits might be even more fun!) Bo and Luke or Daisy Duke (Dukes of Hazzard) 80's hair band rock star and groupie Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton (their string of hits as a duet started in 1983 with "Islands in the Stream") Terminator and Sexy Terminator or Sarah Connor (The original movie The Terminator was released in 1984.) 80's nerd and cheerleader (who will fall in love by the end of the movie despite their differences) Bosom Buddies (a popular sitcom about two guys in voluptuous drag)80s Party Costume Ideas: Prom Queen This is a very easy to put together 80s costume.  Most of us have access to some sort of 80s formal dress, lurking either in our closets or the closet of a relative or friend.  Pull that puppy out, dust off the ruffles and plan for a totally awesome 80s party or Halloween. 

Once you have the dress, you can add details to the costume at whatever level you want.  short prom dresses tumblrWe’ve included some ideas below for taking it up a notch or two.white prom dress asos Elements for the ultimate 80s Prom Queen costumehalter neck chiffon prom dress A fabulous vintage 80s dress (ask you mom, your mom’s friends, use your own stash from the 80s, or search ebay — this link takes you straight to the 80s prom dresses on ebay)short strapless beaded prom dress Satin dye-able shoes to match – this is a low-cost detail that is priceless (a bridal shop can do this for you) 80s hair – if you can’t style your own through teasing, crimping, side-ponytails, etc, consider a wig

Rhinestones (now that’s fancy!) Wrist Corsage – must include baby’s breath. A date – try to get your date to go Don Johnson-style! Notable details in this prom picture: One-shoulder styling of the oraganza dream in pink and black in the back row Puffy sleeves of the turquoise dress LOADS of feathered hair The ubiquitous wrist corsage I love how the front row is sporting their dates’ bowties More from my siteHalloween CostumesAdult CostumesThe 80's Show $20 or Less Show $30 or Less Show $50 or Less Show $75 or Less Price High to Low Price Low to High One Size Fits Most Displaying 1 to 30 (of 73 products) Women's Top Gun Costume IN STOCK - Ready to ship! Available In: Adult, Plus Size Men's Papa Smurf Costume This product not yet rated Women's Sexy Nerd Costume Women's Grand Heritage Elvira Costume Women's 80's Rock Costume Women's 80's T-Shirt Costume

Women's Punk Rock Costume Men's Top Gun Costume Women's Annie May Jacket Adult Purple Pain Pop Costume Women's Neon Pink Dress Women's GI Joe Baroness Costume Women's GI Joe Cobra Costume Men's Grab N Go Biker Costume Men's Deluxe Luigi Costume Men's KISS Demon Costume Men's Classic Nerd Costume Women's 80's Pop Costume Miss Krueger Women's Costume Available In: Plus Size Women's 80s Pop Party Skirt Michael Jackson Adult Kit Available In: Adult, Teen Displaying 1 to 30 (of 73 products)Me with Briton from Rad Mom Cool Kid Costumes are awesome that way. Want to buy a costume instead of making your own? post contains affiliate linksVH1 was on to something when they first created I Love the ’80s. As far as pop culture goes, this may have been *the* best decade yet. Who can forget iconic toys like My Little Pony, TV shows like Punky Brewster and computer games like Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? 

Channeling the ’80s this Halloween is a surefire way to rock that childhood nostalgia in style. Scroll on for some of our all-time faves. 1. DIY Lisa Frank Costume: Our Lisa Frank obsession will *never* end. This easy-peasy DIY will give you plenty of time to trade rainbow kitten stickers with your besties. Bonus points if you go all out with a group costume of your fave colorful creatures.  2. Care Bears: The best part of this costume is that you can customize it to your favorite Care Bear, and more importantly, your favorite color! 3. Jem: The ’80s were definitely defined by crazy makeup and hair. All you’ll need to recreate this cartoon favorite is a bright pink wig and some fun makeup. (via Brit + Co) 4. My Little Pony: This is the ultimate ’80s DIY costume. Grab your girlfriends, a TON of tulle and make your costumes for Surf Rider, Buttons, Gutsy and the rest of the gang. 5. Glamour Shot: As much as you would like to erase the memory of the school photo, embrace it this year for Halloween.

6. Marge Simpson: Marge’s beehive hair is ubiquitous, but she looks va-va-voom with her hair down. 7. Rubik’s Cube: With this costume, you’ll be sure to make new friends while people try to “solve” you! 8. Ducktales: Be ahead of the trend before this cartoon’s 2017 reboot. Plus, who doesn’t love wearing a giant duck head as part of a costume? 9. Goblin King from Labyrinth: Is dressing up as David Bowie as Jareth the Goblin King costume inception? You’ll have to try to find out. A crystal ball is most definitely required. 10. Troop Beverly Hills: This here is the original #SquadGoals. You and your friends might even have your old Girl Scout uniforms to repurpose for Halloween. 11. 80’s Madonna: Dressing as the Material Girl never gets old. Audrina Patridge’s 2007 Halloween costume. (via Michael Buckner/Getty Images) 12. Duckie from Pretty in Pink: Before rockabilly was a thing, Andie’s best friend’s style made us a little tender. 13. Punky Brewster: You know a show is a classic when the original star still dresses up in character years later.

You probably already have most of this stuff in your closet. 14. Mario: Power up this year with everyone’s favorite ’80s video game character. All you’ll need are some suspenders and a hat to get the look. 15. Princess Peach and Toad: Are you a new mama? Throw it back with everyone’s favorite Super Mario Kart characters. 16. Gameboy: If you want to make the Gameboy into a group costume, you can grab your friends and give them the ideas for our Mario, Princess Peach and Toad costumes above. 17. Guns N’ Roses: Don’t be just any hair band from the ’80s. Be *the* hair band from the ’80s with your BFFs. (via @marinaroll) 18. Indiana Jones: Whip your costume into shape with this famous fictional adventurer. 19. Marty McFly from Back to the Future: This is a costume you probably have the makings of in your closet. It’s all about the layers with Marty. Make it a BFF costume with a silly Doc getup. 20. Saved By the Bell: The gang’s all here! Well, minus Lisa of course.

Don’t worry, last year’s 10-minute Halloween hair hacks will give you some inspiration.  21. Lisa from Weird Science: The Breakfast Club and Say Anything get all the notoriety as far as John Hughes films go, but what girl didn’t want to be Lisa when she grew up? 22. Red Fraggle: Bring back all the feels from your favorite TV show with a red dress and a crazy yarn wig. 23. The Secretary of the Underworld from Beetlejuice: Head to the thrift store for an old prom dress, grab green body paint and show that you’re a diehard ’80s kid with this costume. 24. Boy George: Do you really want to haunt your parties this year? 25. Maverick and Goose: Channel the ultimate BFFs of the ’80s with this badass costume. 26. Dynasty: If it’s cold where you live, this is the fanciest way to stay warm on Halloween. Plus it’s a great excuse to wear that faux-fur coat. 27. The Twins from The Shining: Click over to check out how you and your twin can both DIY your way to the spookiest costume ever.