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Easy Halloween Costumes From the '60s, '70s, and On
So simple, you can shop them in under a minute (and wear them forever).
Halloween is just around the corner, and undoubtedly you've been asked the question, "What are you going to be?" If you've been too busy to even consider a costume, there's no need to cancel your party plans: We've done the wardrobing work for you. Here, costume suggestions inspired by five recent decades that have made a stylish impression on pop culture, made from items you can utilize in your closet long after the trick or treating is done. From the swinging sixties to hip-huggers of 2000, we've got you covered.
Channel your inner mod girl with bold swirling colors and eye-catching accessories.
Milly dress, $160, nordstrom.com; Dinosaur Designs bangle, $85, dinosaurdesigns.com; Aldo shoes, $85, aldo.com; Baggu bag, $160, nordstrom.com.
A '70s love child never goes out of style. Feel the flower power with hand-illustrated jeans and floral clogs.
Rag & Bone hat, $195, ragandbone.com; Madewell necklace, $32, madewell.com; Topshop jacket, $150, nordstrom.com; Gucci jeans, $1,150, gucci.com; Jeffrey Campbell shoes, $180, nordstrom.com.
Haven't you always wanted to be a part of the '80s glitter crew? Glam up with everything glitzy (and we mean everything).
Dress the Population dress, $238, nordstrom.com; Lauren Lorraine pumps, $119, nordstrom.com; Nina clutch, $125, nordstrom.com; Cara headband, $20, nordstrom.com; Charlotte Tilbury lipstick, $32, nordstrom.com.
The '90s saw the emergence of plaid-shirted rockers, waif-like supermodels, and style that was all about grunge.
Topshop crop top, $20, topshop.com; Topshop coat, $595, nordstrom.com; Sincerely Jules shorts, $89, nordstrom.com; Dr. Martens shoes, $125, drmartens.com; Steve Madden choker, $34, nordstrom.com, Triangel fishnets, $12, topshop.com.tnet
Tap into the age of the pop star when low-rise jeans and skinny-strapped tanks were style staples.
City Chic top, $29.40, nordstrom.com; Paige jeans, $90, nordstrom.com; Calvin Klein heels, $99, nordstrom.com; Erimish bangles, $68, nordstrom.com; Vanessa Mooney body chain, $88, revolve.com; Opening Ceremony clutch, $195, nordstrom.com.
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