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Looking for some throwbacks? Here are 21 early 2000s Halloween costume ideas that I'm obsessed with.

Is it me or is early 2000’s fashion coming back and trending like crazy.
I absolutely love everything about Y2K, whether the movies or the outfits. This is the perfect time to recreate one of your favorite looks from film, couples, or so many more.
I have put together iconic looks that you can recreate that everyone will love.
Early 2000s Halloween Costume Ideas
1. Britney Spears
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Britney Spears is one of the most prominent influential singers from the early 2000s.
I absolutely love all of her iconic looks, from her Hit Me Baby One More Time to the Iconic Boa look. You will not have a shortage of early 2000s Halloween costume ideas.
2. Isis from Bring It On
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Gabrielle Union killed it with this look. I used to love watching all of the "Bring It On" movies growing up, and this specific movie was iconic, from the cheers to the outfits.
If you always wanted to be a cheerleader growing up, this is the perfect Halloween costume. The best part of this look is that all you need to complete this look is the clover outfit, white sneakers and your favorite ponytail.
3. Elle Woods from Legally Blonde
What? Like this costume is hard! (only real ones, get it
You could pull off this look in your closet if you have any pink. You could go with a classic lawyer look or her cute bunny costume.
4. The Plastics from Mean Girls
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5. Damien from Mean Girls
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This is perfect if you are looking for a low-effort and cheap last-minute look. All you need for this look is a blue hoodie, sunglasses and paper.
6. Mamma Mia
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7. House Bunny
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One of my favorite movies is the House Bunny. This is a good costume if you want something sexier this Halloween.
8. Anna from Freaky Friday
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9. Hannah Montana
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What I love about this costume idea is you could be Hannah Montana by yourself or with a friend. One person can dress up as Miley and the other as Hannah. It's the best of both worlds.
10. Paris Hilton
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The early 2000's icon. If you are going to do any look of Paris Hilton, you have to do her 21st birthday diamond look. It's instantly noticeable that it will have everyone talking about it.
11. Spice Girls
You can not talk about the early 2000s without mentioning the spice girls. It's a classic group costume that you can do with your friends.
If you want more creative group Halloween costume ideas. Check out my post.
12. Cheetah Girls
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This halloween costume is absolutely cheetah-lishes. This look is pretty easy to put together and perfect for a group of 4.
13. Avril Lavigne
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This early 2000s halloween costume isnt too complicated. The OG punk rock singer of Y2K was rocking this look. Get yourself a tie, cargo pants and white tank top to channel your inner Avril Lavigne.
14. Charlies Angels
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They are far from saints. So don't call them angels.
15. Sharpay Evans
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If you are looking to be fabulous this halloween look no further than Ms. Sharpay Evans. Another pink icon right next to elle woods.
16. Tomb Raider
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Channel your inner badass this year with Lara Croft from "Tomb Raider."
17. Penny Proud
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18. Dirty Christina
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Nothing wrong with getting a little dirty. Dress up like xtina from her iconic look from her “dirty” music video
19. Jenna from 13 Going on 30
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Not only is this one of my favorite rom-com movie. Everything about this movie is so colorful and fun and soo cute. This is an instantly recognizable costume idea.
20. Willy Wonka
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You will receive the golden ticket with this look—a throwback to our childhood watching Willy Wonka and dreaming of owning our own chocolate factory.
21. Mia from Princess Diaries
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Shut up! Who wouldn't want to be Mia Thermopolis? This clumsy, awkward teen turns out to be a princess.
If only that could happen to meet. But this costume idea only requires a few things that you could possibly find in your closet.
This post showed you 21 Creative Early 2000s Halloween Costume Ideas
Zainob
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If you found a throwback you liked, don't forget to pin to your halloween costume ideas board.

