I don't know about everyone else, but as soon as I start to feel that subtle chill in the August breeze, I begin to feel nostalgic real quick. While I loved picking out brand-new school supplies [1] as a kid, thinking back to all the Halloween costumes I wore [2] (sometimes multiple years in a row!) or my family's annual trip to the pumpkin patch [3] makes me inexplicably happy.
To celebrate all those wonderful feelings that come with the changing of the seasons, we've rounded up some of the POPSUGAR staff's favourite Halloween [4] photos from the 1990s. Scroll ahead to get a look at costumes that are cute, scary, and totally classic!
A Vampire
In 1996, Family Editor Alessia Santoro capitalized on the hype around Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and even temporarily dyed her hair green. What a cute little bloodsucker she is!
Rosalinda
"There are two things you should know about this costume: I was obsessed with a telenovela that was no doubt much too mature for me at age 5, and my grandma made all of my Halloween [6] costumes," said Charisandra Perez, a Social Media and Partnerships Coordinator. "With that being said, here I am dressed as Rosalinda played by the one and only Thalia. You know how most little girls feel wearing their Cinderella costumes? Well, as a little girl in Miami, this was 10 times better!"
Baby Bop
There are few things more iconic for '90s kids than Barney & Friends. And obviously, Trending Associate Editor Yerin Kim had to celebrate Halloween [7] as Barney's beloved sidekick, Baby Bop.
Minnie Mouse
Senior Fitness Editor Christina Stiehl channelled a classic look by going trick-or-treating in a Minnie Mouse costume, complete with a pair of comfy socks and sneakers.
Sandy From Grease
Operations Support Associate Allison Ingrum's grandma thought it would be a "good idea to take nice photos" the year she dressed up as Sandy from Grease. We can't argue there!
A Ballerina
It doesn't get more classic than dressing up as a ballerina for Halloween [8]. And Content Director Tara Block definitely wasn't messing around by the looks of this photo: "I obviously took this VERY seriously," she joked.
'50s Poodle Skirt Girl
Every time I went to my school's Halloween [9] parade in the '90s there were always at least two of my classmates dressed up as '50s poodle skirt girls! Style Editor Kathleen Harper showed off her sweet look — which was completed with a headband and matching scarf — in this nostalgic photo.
Ghostface
"Embarrassingly enough, I dressed up as Ghostface from Scream for at least three years," said Family Staff Writer Murphy Moroney. "As you can see, I didn't hold back while tormenting my little sister, Maggie, who went as Belle."