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If you're someone who dresses up on Halloween, then you know it's the perfect time to disguise yourself as someone else (or something else) for the night. And while you'll find inspiration for Halloween costume ideas from your favorite TV shows, movies, and celebrities, you can also look to past decades for inspiration, too. From groovy '70s costumes, to tubular '80s costumes, to rad '90s costumes, we've got suggestions for a whole range of decades — and yes, you better believe we have ideas for 2000s Halloween costumes as well. Y2K fashion is having a comeback, after all, so why not embrace it with a 2000s-inspired costume this year?
Admittedly, Halloween is still a while off, but Halloween enthusiasts will agree that it's never too early to start costume planning. Whether you're looking for a solo look, a couples Halloween costume, or group costumes for you and your besties, these '00s party costumes are so easy to recreate (and so fun to wear). If you're feeling nostalgic for low-rise jeans, frosted lip gloss, and Von Dutch trucker hats, then these genius '00s Halloween costumes will take you and everyone at your Halloween party right back to the new millennium.
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'Corpse Bride'
Take on the titular Corpse Bride from Tim Burton's 2005 animated film with the help of a long white dress, ghostly makeup, and a blue wig (or blue hair dye, if you really want to commit!).
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'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'
If you're going for a hot spy vibe this year, then Lara Croft is your gal. Her form-fitting top, short khaki shorts, and combat boots will have all heads turning toward you.
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'Bring It On'
Whether you decide to dress up as a member of the Clovers or the Toros, a Bring It On-themed costume is guaranteed to be a hit. Don't forget your pom poms!
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'The Royal Tenenbaums'
Anyone who's a fan of the Wes Anderson drama The Royal Tenenbaums is sure to get a kick out of these Chas and Margot costumes.
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Paris Hilton at Her 21st Birthday Bash
Socialite Paris Hilton was the unofficial queen of early-2000s fashion, and you can create the iconic outfit she wore to her lavish 21st birthday party in 2002 with the help of a bedazzled choker necklace, low-cut dress, and tiara.
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'Napoleon Dynamite'
Transforming into angsty teen Napoleon Dynamite is as easy as putting on a pair of jeans and a "Vote for Pedro" shirt, which you can accessorize with a curly wig and aviator glasses.
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'13 Going on 30'
Want to look just like Jenna Rink when she danced to "Thriller" in 13 Going on 30? You just need some colorful heels, a butterfly necklace, and her iconic rainbow-striped dress.
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'Jersey Shore'
Sure, MTV's Jersey Shore didn't debut until late 2009, but the series is still a quintessential part of early-2000s culture, and dressing up as Snooki, Pauly D, or any other member of the gang only requires a tight ensemble, self-tanning spray, and lots of hair gel.
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J.Lo at the 2000 Grammys
Everyone remembers Jennifer Lopez's daring Versace dress from the 2000s Grammys, and while you may not be able to afford the actual dress, you can buy a convincing dupe to wear for Halloween.
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'Juno'
To become Paulie from Juno, simply don a maroon top and yellow shorts, and for Juno, pair a striped shirt with an oversized jacket and layer a skirt over jeans.
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'Kim Possible'
Dressing up as the butt-kicking Kim Possible only requires a pair of green cargo pants and a black crop top, which you probably already have in your closet. Bring an old-school beeper along if you want to accessorize.
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'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'
Want an excuse to recite Anchorman quotes all night long? Then dress up as the incredibly quotable Ron Burgundy, complete with a maroon suit and '70s-style 'stache.
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Justin and Britney at the 2001 AMAs
Take on Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's memorable 2001 American Music Award ensembles by sporting head-to-toe denim with a friend or partner.
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'Miss Congeniality'
If you have a pink dress with a high slit and combat boots, then you just need a crown, sash, and leg holster to become Gracie from Miss Congeniality.
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'Zoolander'
Tight leather pants, pointy-toed shoes, and some Blue Steel attitude can turn you into everyone's favorite male model Derek Zoolander.
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'Totally Spies!'
Anyone who grew up watching Cartoon Network will totally appreciate this Totally Spies! group costume (and you can also opt to dress like Sam, Clover, or Alex on your own).
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'American Psycho'
Becoming Patrick Bateman is as easy as pairing a white shirt and black pants with suspenders, a tie, sunglasses, and a fake axe (though you can go the extra mile by adding a plastic poncho on top and some fake blood).
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'Legally Blonde'
If you have a pink dress, pink pumps, and a stuffed dog, then dressing up as Elle Woods from Legally Blonde is as easy as getting into Harvard Law. (What, like it's hard?)
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Corinne Sullivan
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Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
