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These 10 Halloween Costumes Straight Out of the '80s Are a Blast From the Past

These costumes are totally rad.

Halloween costumes fall into one of three categories: spooky, silly — or stylish. And when it comes to retro couture, no decade is more recognizably iconic than the '80s. Between the neon colors, bright prints and exaggerated silhouettes, the years between 1980 and 1989 handed us more than enough material to put together a chic and nostalgic Halloween look.

Taking cues from the music, movies, television shows and fashion looks of the time, there are plenty of '80s Halloween costumes to choose from that will take you right back to the decade in all its glory. You could channel your inner pop star, dress up as your favorite TV character, or just embrace the outlandish fashion of the era with all its exuberant style. There's a reason why it continues to be a popular pick on Oct. 31 year after year.

But Halloween is all about standing out. You don't want to grab the same ole '80s garb everyone and their mother has rocked before (we're looking at you, pink leg warmers). So, to help you nail an authentic look that doesn't involve the same tired tropes, we've scoured the internet for 10 of the most creative ways to pay homage to the greatest decade ever.

From the ever-popular Madonna to the classic Breakfast Club gang, here are 10 '80s Halloween costumes to take you back in time.

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