RETRO FIND: These Halloween costumes from ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s are amazing
If you’re unsure what you will be for Halloween, look to the past for inspiration!
If you’re unsure what you will be for Halloween, look to the past for inspiration!
If you’re unsure what you will be for Halloween, look to the past for inspiration!
Halloween is about more than just candy and cheap thrills. It’s also about the costumes! No spooky holiday is complete without disguises that scare, thrill or delight.
The above video from 1990 follows one adorable kid around the store as he searches for the perfect costume. He knows exactly which one he wants — all of them! Watch to see which costume he finally lands on. Can you guess before the end?
Here are a few other retro finds that are sure to give you ideas for the perfect outfit.
Reporter tries Halloween costumes and gives advice in 1978
We’ve all spent too much time trying to find THE costume. In an effort to help her viewers, one reporter went to a costume rental shop in 1978 to scope it out and try on a few. Watch the video to see what the top costumes were for men and women.
WATCH: Halloween costumes in the ‘80s were scary and hairy
The ‘80s were a different time. Pop culture was king and horror movies dominated the box office. Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger were everywhere, spreading chills and thrills. A decades-old favorite was giving them a run for their money, though. Watch the video to see who (or what) it was!
RETRO FIND: Halloween costume rentals in the ‘90s were big business
If you’re still unsure what to wear for Halloween, go to a costume rental shop! The owners there can give you advice and help you pick the right outfit, just like this one did in 1995. From cute to horrifying, this shop had it all. Watch the video to see!