The Halloween Costume Everyone Was Wearing the Year You Were Born
2008 is SUCH a throwback.

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There are a few go-to Halloween costumes we all lean on in desperate times—ghost, witch, pumpkin, you get the picture—but there are only so many times someone can be a sexy cat! Thankfully, every year, there's something in the pop culture zeitgeist that sparks Halloween creativity and helps us spice things up a bit. (Barbie, we're looking at you this year!)
So what was everyone obsessed with the year you were born? Were they donning their best Jem and the Holograms look, or rocking out as Josie and the Pussycats? Maybe they were angling for some vintage glamour moments or going for something a little creepier instead. Perhaps you even rocked some of these costumes yourself. Either way, prepare for some major nostalgia, ppl, as we revisit the people, characters, TV shows, movies, and moments that have inspired fierce Halloween costumes through the years!

Carine is the former Senior Content Strategist at ELLE, where she helped administer the digital content and strategy for all of ELLE’s social media platforms. When she wasn’t scrolling through social feeds, you could find her binge-watching a show on Netflix, meditating, or baking something she hoped would turn out amazing.

Angel Madison is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, writing for brands like Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, House Beautiful, Oprah Daily, Men’s Health, and Women's Health. She’s been testing products for several years and is an expert at scouting deals and finding the perfect gifts. Angel covers many topics, but she specializes in plus-size fashion, Lego, trending products, toys, parenting, fitness, home, and tech. She has previously worked in parenting and entertainment and has vast knowledge in the teen, pop culture, and kid spaces.

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