Most popular halloween costumes by year

BY admin on October 13, 2016

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The team over at PopSugar rounded up a cute infographic detailing the most popular Halloween costumes since 1993. We’ve taken a look at some of our favorites. Back in ’93, two of the most beloved Halloween costumes were none other than Barney the Dinosaur and the lovable crew of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In 1994, it was all about the Might Morphin Power Rangers and Sailor Moon. Want to go for a throwback look, in style? Opt for a stretch PVC vinyl version of one of those bold Power Rangers uniforms, or take on a Sailor Suit in latex for a fun twist.

In 1994, it was all about the Might Morphin Power Rangers and Sailor Moon. Want to go for a throwback look, in style? Opt for a stretch PVC vinyl version of one of those bold Power Rangers uniforms, or take on a Sailor Suit in latex for a fun twist.

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Disney’s Toy Story was all the rage in 1995, with everyone going to infinity and beyond by dressing up as Woody and Buzz Lightyear. By 1996, everyone was freaking out over the iconic Scream costume, while in 1997, Batman and Catwoman took over the world. Funny guys Cartman and Kenny were the most popular costume choices in 1998, while Mr. Anderson, aka Neo from the Matrix was the ultimate costume choice in 1999.

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By 2000, everyone wanted to have fun by dressing up as Austin Powers. Then, everyone decided to go to Hogwarts in 2001 by dressing up as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger from the wizarding world. The effervescent Spiderman took onto the scene in 2002, while Johnny Depp’s wild antics had everyone flocking to Captain Jack Sparrow costumes from Pirates of the Caribbean in 2003.

Kids at heart will love this one, in 2004, Spongebob Squarepants was the ultimate fave. In 2005, people took things to a galaxy far, far away by dressing up as Darth Vader or Princess Leia. 2006 was all about the girl power from Charlie’s Angels, which is a super fun costume to throw together with friends. Opt for matching black PVC bodysuits and slip into a pair of funky seventies style boots.

Hannah Montana was super popular in 2007, while in 2008, things got dark with The Joker from The Dark Knight being one of the most heavily used costumes. Sparkly vampire fans loved to dress up as Edward and Bella from the Twilight saga in 2009, and in 2010, Rapunzel from Tangled was just as popular.

Pop culture took over in 2011 and 2012, with instant celebs like Snooki from Jersey Shore and PSY from Gangnam style fame becoming the most popular costumes. In 2012, Disney’s Merida from Brave was a common pick, while in 2013, people went wild for Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus costumes.

In the last few years, costumes have literally been all over the place. By 2014, everyone decided to let it go and dress up as Elsa and Olaf from Frozen, while in 2015, others chose to mock Donald Trump or dress up as Left Shark and Jon Snow from Game of Thrones. We’re definitely eager to see what’s in store for 2016’s most popular Halloween costumes to date.