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Debbie Thornberry is the ultimate 90s teen — sarcastic, stylish, and forever unimpressed by her family’s wild adventures. While her parents and sister chase wildlife across the globe, Debbie just wants a normal life with music, malls, and a hairdryer that actually works. Her grunge-inspired look — flannel, crop top, and loose jeans — captures her laid-back rebellion perfectly. Dressing like Debbie means channeling that effortlessly cool mix of boredom and attitude that made her a Nickelodeon icon.
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Group Costume Ideas (The Wild Thornberrys Crew)
Debbie Thornberry: Orange crop top, green flannel shirt, ripped jeans, and black sneakers. Add long fluffy blonde hair and purple lipstick to nail her effortlessly cool teen look.
Eliza Thornberry: Pigtail braids, round glasses, yellow shirt, red overalls, and sneakers — plus, carry a toy monkey or a plush Darwin for fun.
Nigel Thornberry: Safari shirt, khaki shorts, and that unmistakable big mustache. Bonus points for shouting “Smashing!” every few minutes.
Marianne Thornberry: Green jacket, white t-shirt, cargo pants, and a toy camera or camcorder for the adventurous mom vibe.
Donnie Thornberry: Brown messy wig, orange loincloth shorts, and lots of wild energy — he’s the family’s chaotic little brother.
Darwin the Chimp: Brown bodysuit, chimp ears headband, and a thoughtful expression. Stick close to Eliza for authenticity!
Detail Precision: Use an oversized flannel for that 90s slouchy feel and roll up the sleeves. Pair it with light-wash or ripped denim jeans to stay true to Debbie’s chill, rebellious style.
Face & Makeup: Go bold with matte purple lipstick and dark eyeliner. Keep the rest natural — Debbie’s all about effortless grunge attitude.
Tagline Ideas
“I’m surrounded by nature and I don’t even have Wi-Fi.”
“This is, like, totally unfair.”
“Wake me up when this adventure’s over.”
