The Halloween costume everyone wore the year you were born

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1950: Norma Desmond of Sunset Boulevard

This year, everyone was "ready for their close-up," in Norma's words. Her arched eyebrows and dramatic dresses made her such a standout costume.

1951: Alice in Wonderland

Can you believe the animated film is so old? Alice's pinafore with her black socks and shoes is fundamentally iconic and instantly recognizable, two features that make for a great Halloween costume.

1952: Singing in the Rain

If watching this musical didn't make you want to splash around in a raincoat and tap dance, I don't know what would?

1953: Peter Pan

The Boy Who Could Never Grow Up, starring Wendy, John, Michael, Tinkerbell and the villainous Captain Hook, hits theaters this year.

1954: Godzilla

Godzilla has gone through many remakes over the years, but it was the original that started it all. The giant reptilian dude loved catching planes in the sky, that's for sure.

1955: Rebel Without a Cause

James Dean immortalized a red jacket, white t-shirt and jeans in this classic film. Plus, her co-star Natalie Wood had the best fashion sense.

1956: Anna Leonowens of The King and I

Extravagant dresses with puffed sleeves, white gloves and perfectly styled hair? This movie character was practically made for a stylish Halloween costume this year.

1957: Julie Andrews as Cinderella

This year there was a live broadcast of the tale on CBS, in which Julie Andrews was the main character. She really knew how to wear a tulle dress and a red lip, and everyone was inspired in October.

1958: Madeleine Elster From Vertigo

The Alfred Hitchcock film, set in San Francisco, featured some incredible detective-inspired outfits, including Madeleine's (played by Kim Novak) trench coat and gloves, seen here.

1959: Marilyn Monroe

From The Seven Year Itch to Some Like It Hot (released that same year), the icon was at its peak and it was impossible not to stumble upon a look-alike during Halloween.

1960: Marion Crane in Ps...