Popular 70s character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween
The 1970s was a decade of radical change and self-expression. From the disco era to the rise of punk rock, there were plenty of fashion trends to choose from when it came to Halloween and cosplay costumes. Here are some ideas for inspiration.
Ted Bundy Costume
Ted Bundy’s costume features a brown polo shirt, leather jacket, flared pants, and shoes.
Disco Divas Costume
Dress up in a 70s-inspired outfit or matching top and bell-bottom pants. Complete the look with a pair of boots, too!
Doña Florinda (El Chavo del Ocho) Costume
Dona Florinda costume features a head full of hair rollers, a red gingham dress, and a blue apron!
Ron Burgundy & Veronica Corningstone (Anchorman) Costume
Ron Burgundy's signature costume is a burgundy suit with a brown necktie. Veronica's costume features an all-pink ensemble. Wear a pink collared blouse and top it off with a pink jacket and skirt. Wear pink pumps and blonde wig, too.
Goldmember (Austin Powers) Costume
Goldmember costume is keeping the look golden and shiny with an all-gold jacket, pants, and shoes. Wear a balding wig and gold chains, too! For women, wear gold bikini top & shorts.
Felicity Shagwell (Austin Powers) Costume
Felicity Shagwell's costume is a quarter-sleeved romper. Then decorate the lining of the romper with pink ribbon as you see fit. Wear a pink belt, too. Also, get a pair of thigh-high boots and blonde wig.
David Lee Roth Costume
David Lee Roth’s costume is a ripped white tank top, fitted white pants, red ribbons, and a long, messy blond wig. David Lee Roth is the wild lead singer of the ‘70s band, Van Halen.
Jackie & Kelso (That ‘70s Show) Costume
Jackie’s costume is a patterned top, colorful pants and vest, an ascot, and a wavy brunette wig. Kelso’s costume is a patterned, button-down top, denim jeans, and a shaggy blond wig.
Frenchy (Grease) Costume
Frenchy’s costume is a peach shirt, a peach midi skirt, a pink ascot, and a pink pair of cateye sunglasses.
David Wooderson & Darla Marks (Dazed & Confused) Costume
Darla Marks’ costume is her iconic Seniors sweater, striped shorts, and knee-high socks. David Wooderson’s costume is his signature graphic shirt, pink pants, and cool mustache.
The Village People Costume
It’s super easy to look like the Village People so you’re group of guy friends can totally copy them. Just look for a cowboy, a cop, an Native American chief, a biker, a construction worker, and a GI. Put them altogether and you’re good to go!
Diana Ross costume
Diana Ross wears a red strapless top, red bootcut pants, a long golden robe, a golden belt, red arm covers, a big weave wig, big ear hoops, and red high heels.
A Troll Doll Costume
The costume of a Troll doll is a nude leotard, nude leggings, and a bright wig.
Quicksilver/Peter Maximoff (X-Men) Costume
Quicksilver's costume reflects the trendy outfit of the 70s teenagers. Despite his silver hair that matches his name, Quicksilver also has a silver/metallic jacket on.
I Dream of Jeannie Costume
Jeannie costume is a pink bra top and pink harem pants, with a red vest and pink hair veil over the top of a little pink hat.