Trying to save money this Halloween? Why not consider making a costume that you design from used odd and end clothing and accessories? Thrift or Goodwill stores offer these items at a small portion of what you would pay at a Halloween or retail store. You can also network with other moms and swap off old costumes for the one you want. Here are some low-cost Halloween costume ideas if you’re on a budget.
Pirate Costumes
Pirate costumes will be huge this year. You need baggy black or brown pants cut below the knee. Pirates wore baggy white shirts with the sleeves rolled up. A solid baggy vest, unbuttoned, would be worn over the shirt. Add a bright scarf tied around your waist. Hiking boots, large gold hoop earrings (I have used clip on curtain rings.), sword, eye patch, and a hat or bandanna tops this outfit off. If you live in a colder region you might want to look for a long black coat.
Ghost Costumes
The ghost is the oldest and easiest ghoulish outfit around. You need a large white sheet that completely drapes your being. With arms down cut any excess off the bottom up to an inch from the ground. Cut out eye holes. White eye make up keeps the ghost entirely white. You can carry a pumpkin or maybe a glow stick for that added extra touch.
Scarecrow
With the right straw hat and a little straw, a scarecrow can easily be done. Oversized, old and sloppy is the key. You will need old overalls or jeans that you can patch with bandanna type material, a flannel shirt, work boots and work or garden gloves. Be sure to stuff straw or raffia inside your shirt and leave some hanging out wherever you can. A blackbird attached to your hat, silk daisies or a corn cob pipe would be good accessories. Paint your face base white and proceed with black paint for a triangle nose and circle eyes. Paint your lips a bright red extending the make up beyond your lips for a straight smile. Can’t wear paint or makeup? Use an old pillow case, cutting out the appropriate holes, painting the pillow case where needed, and securing the bottom loosely with a jute cord.
Football Player
Another inexpensive way to look sharp while using odds and ends is the football player. You may have or can easily network to get the pads, helmet, shirt, cleats and pants for this easy costume. Black make up under the eyes is all that is needed. Oh, don’t forget to carry the football for the full effect. If you prefer, you may choose to carry the helmet and use it to collect goodies. Just be sure to line the helmet with a plastic bag so the candy doesn’t fall out.
As soon as this year’s festivities are done, start thinking about next year! Not only can you get great deals on costume accessories but it’s a good time to get Halloween costume ideas on a budget. Hit the discount stores! Often, outfits and accessories can be picked up for half the price or less. Thinking and buying ahead of time will save you a ton of money, especially if you’ll be dressing up more than one person.
Coming up with your own Halloween costume ideas can be a lot of fun. Making them is even more exciting as long as you don’t have to fumble your way through the process. Use the ideas here, along with those found in Hosting The Ultimate Halloween Party, to treat your child and their friends to a super fun and easy Halloween.
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