Has enough time passed for us to be able to say the 2000s were one of our favorite eras? I mean, what other decade has supplied us with an abundance of cheesy, but still binge-worthy rom-coms? Oh, and the TV shows? The options we had were simply endless! If you, too, are constantly wanting to travel back in time—then Halloween is your excuse! Getting creative with your Halloween costume is the perfect way to channel the 2000s, especially if you're trying to show off at an upcoming Halloween party!
These ideas are a bit different from those staple '80s Halloween costumes and '90s Halloween costumes. Instead, we've got looks from famous girl groups, like Destiny's Child and Disney's The Cheetah Girls, that will really set you apart. Plus, there are costumes inspired by some our favorite movies and shows, like Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality and Dwight from The Office. Some are DIY costumes and others are easy to purchase, but either way, you're sure to recognize and love these costumes from the era of Y2K! So, scroll through this list of best 2000s Halloween costumes for some inspiration, and begin planning what you'll wear this year!
1
'That's So Raven' Costume
The theme song of this popular 2000s Disney show is enough to draw us back to simpler times! If you wanted to dress like Raven (the psychic and sassy main character), we suggest wearing some flare jeans with an embroidered design of some sort, alongside a vibrant colored shirt!
2
'Uptown Girls' Costume
Essentially every outfit Brittany Murphy wore for her role in Uptown Girls was perfect. But this denim overall fit (with a skirt-like bottom), designed with flowers, butterflies, and all things sweet was one of our favorites!
3
'Totally Spies' Costume
Feeling the need to save the world from its demise this Halloween? Dress as the famous trio from the 2000s animated show, Totally Spies! You could go solo, dressing as any one of them, or grab two of your best pals to complete the green, red, and yellow body-suit look!
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4
'Legally Blonde' Costume
Channeling your inner Elle Woods is easier than ever: Just wear pink! This look calls for a pink dress, some red-tinted shades, and a black shoulder bag!
5
Taylor Swift At the American Music Awards Costume
Fun fact: Taylor Swift's very first album came out in 2006. You could re-create any of her flashy award-show outfits from that year, including this one from the 34th Annual American Music Awards. All you'll need is a silver sequence dress and some golden, curly locks of hair! (Don't worry, there are plenty of wigs to match her style!)
6
The Burn Book from 'Mean Girls' Costume
Anyone who has watched Mean Girls knows you can wear this on both Halloween *and* October 3rd! 😉 Dress up as the infamous burn book by wearing a pink t-shirt dress, and printing out letters in the appropriate font to spell out "Burn Book."
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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7
'Bring It On' Costume
Are you on team Clovers or team Toros?! Dress up as the cheerleaders of this iconic 2000s movie starring Gabrielle Union and Kirsten Dunst this Halloween for the ultimate dose of nostalgia!
8
Destiny's Child Costume
This famous girl group (starring none other than Beyoncé herself) reigned popular from the '90s to the early 2000s. Recreate their matching look at the 2000 Billboard Music Awards by dressing in a abstract pink sequence dress.
9
Rory from 'Gilmore Girls' Costume
You can be a student at the Chilton Preparatory School for a day by dressing up as Rory from one of our favorite 2000s shows! Use this one as an excuse to dress up as the fictional character while serving up some serious preppy vibes.
Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.
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10
'13 Going on 30' Costume
Jennifer Garner as Jenna Rink was one big fashion statement. The dress she wore in the iconic party scene has gone on to be a staple look of the era.
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Gracie Hart from 'Miss Congeniality' Costume
Gracie Hart "from New Jersey" was the most interesting contestant in the Miss United States pageant, that's for sure! Her improper antics and less than infectious personality made it hilarious to see her show up in pink dresses and dolled-up hair in the 2000s flick. You can replicate her look easily with a sash from your state and a dress of choice!
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13
Willy Wonka from 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Costume
Tim Burton's take on the sweet movie came out in 2005—and you can dress up as Willy Wonka yourself by throwing on a vibrant purple coat, top hat, and a cane in hand.
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
14
'The Cheetah Girls' Costume
Take it all the way back and get a group of your friends to dress up as this famous Disney girl group! Their famous sweat suits alongside their cheetah print headbands will help you complete this look.
15
Dwight Schrute From 'The Office' Costume
We got to know the sarcastic, mellow, but hilarious character that is Dwight Schrute when The Office debuted in 2005. His look is a plain one, but identifiable nonetheless!
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Mia Thermopolis from 'Princess Diaries' Costume
Before she knew she was the Princess of Genovia, Mia Thermopolis was a introverted teen who had a taste for the nerdier things in life—and we love her for that! Dress up as Mia before her royal transformation by stringing your curls, wearing a preppy outfit, and putting on a black pair of glasses.
17
'Juno' Costume
You could either be Paulie or Juno, or grab a friend or partner and do both—this 2000s comedy also works great as a couples costume! All you need is a trip to a clothing store to shop this look.
18
Josie and the puss*cats Costume
This eclectic and flashy style sported by this fictional girlband might just be the epitome of 2000s fashion. You'll need a lot of animal print clothing, cat ears, and maybe even some musical props!
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'Napoleon Dynamite' Costume
This costume is recognizable, and probably the easiest one to whip up on this list! For real, all you'll need is a curly wig, "Vote for Pedro" shirt and some aviator glasses.
20
'Kim Possible' Costume
If you're feeling like a basic average girl (who's here to save the world)—then throw on your green cargo pants and show off those red locks of hair! Who cares if it's a wig?! A black fitted shirt with some matching combat boots (and a handy flip phone if you can snag one) will complete this look.
Josiah Soto
Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily.
