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    Halloween Costumes Through The Decades

    Halloween costumes have evolved throughout the decades yet the inspiration for costumes remain consistent. From the 1950's until now, Halloween costumes have been influenced by celebrities, television shows, and movies that were popular throughout that period. This post explores and illustrates some of the trendy costumes for the last seven decades.

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    1950's

    Lucille Ball from "I Love Lucy"

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    "I Love Lucy" was a popular sitcom and was on tv from 1951-1957. Dressing up like Lucille Ball was a fun Halloween costume for fans of the show.

    Elvis Presley

    Via costumecraze.com

    Elvis Presley was often referred to as "The King of Rock and Roll." He was a significant cultural icon of the century and his music is still popular decades later.

    Marilyn Monroe

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    Marilyn Monroe was a famous actress known for her class pin-up looks especially during this decade before she died in 1962. Many people chose to dress up like her for Halloween because her style was very recognizable.

    1960's

    Audrey Hepburn

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    Audrey Hepburn was a British actress famously known for the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and for her iconic and classy style.

    The Beetle's

    Via flickr.com

    The Beetle's were a rock band that formed in 1960 and their music remained popular throughout that decade and after.

    The Flintstone's

    Via portlandtribune.com

    The Flintstone's was an animated television show that aired from 1960-1966. Their stone-aged fashion became popular among fans for costume ideas.

    1970's

    Sandy and Danny from "Grease"

    Via costumei.com

    The movie "Grease" was released at the end of the 1970's and is still popular today.

    Wonder Woman

    Via google.com

    Wonder Woman was a popular character from comic books and her iconic outfit made her very recognizable and a popular choice for costumes.

    Princess Leia & Darth Vader from Star Wars

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    The first movie in the Star Wars series was released in 1977 and Princess Leia and Darth Vadar, along with other movie characters became iconic costume choices for both kids and adults.

    1980's

    Michael Jackson

    Via brit.co

    Michael Jackson's signature style has become a recognizable icon for this decade and fans enjoy all of the memorable styles he made famous.

    Pac Man

    Via google.com

    Pac Man was a popular arcade game in the 80's and 90's and was a fun costume idea.

    Madonna

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    Madonna's "attention getting" style has been influential since she became famous in the 80's.

    1990's

    Backstreet Boys

    Via partiescostume.com

    The Backstreet Boys were a popular boy band during the 90's and their style influenced some of the styles that their fans wore.

    Power Rangers

    Via popsugar.com.au

    "Power Rangers" was a popular tv show among younger views from 1993-1996. Dressing up as their favorite color power ranger was fun for fans and groups of friends.

    Jasmine and Aladdin

    Via pinterest.com

    The movie "Aladdin" was released in 1992 and was a very popular choice for Halloween costumes and for couple costumes as well.

    2000's

    Pirates of the Caribbean

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    The first movie of this series was released in 2003 and dressing up as pirate Jack Sparrow was a popular costume choice for people of all ages.

    Harry Potter

    Via hercampus.com

    The first Harry Potter movie was released in 2001 and was followed by seven other movies in the years after. Dressing up as the Harry Potter cast is still a popular costume idea and very recognizable.

    Hannah Montana

    Via my-family-fun.com

    The show "Hannah Montana" was released in the mid 2000's and was a very popular show for young girls. Many girls dressed up like her for Halloween with the iconic Hannah Montana blonde wig.

    2010-Current

    Elsa and Anna from Frozen

    Via youresopretty.com

    The movie Frozen was released in 2013 and became a huge success especially among the younger generations.

    Despicable Me Minion

    Via pinkandblack-magazine.com

    The first "Despicable Me" movie was released in 2010 and is followed by a sequel (Despicable Me 2) and spin off (Minions). Dressing up as a minion was a very popular costume choice for Halloween.

    Lady Gaga

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    Lady Gaga is a popular artist and her "over-the-top" style has been influential for fun costume ideas.

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