Ways to Save Money & Still Create a Killer Halloween Costume
A blog about Halloween costumes? Yep, that’s right! The candy-filled, spooky holiday will be here before you know it. Isn’t that always the case anyway? You’re scrambling at the last minute to get a costume together for a party you were invited to that creeped up on you. Or, you went and looked at costumes and decided that you just couldn’t make yourself spend that much money on something you will only wear for one night.
Costume prices can be pretty ridiculous, especially when buying new from a store that comes into town only for a month to sell Halloween gear. Plus, most of the costumes aren’t super unique, look like everyone else’s and are made out of plastic. However, they know they’ve got you and can basically charge whatever they want because thousands of people will give in.
Here are some ways to save money to create a super cool costume, and look different from everyone else! These ideas will be sure to get points amongst your friends and fellow party members.
Use Makeup As Your Costume
A great way to save money is to have your makeup be the main feature of your Halloween costume. There’s some pretty elaborate makeup that you can do to create crazy, unique costumes that will have people in awe, or just plain scared!
Here are a few examples:
Deer Makeup
Don’t worry guys, we haven’t left you out. Thrill people at your Halloween party this year, or even better yet scare trick or treaters with this makeup get-up!
Zombie Boy
Find Items Around the House/ DIY
The base of many Halloween costumes can come from things that you already have lying around the house. You may have to go to the store and pick up a few items to bring it to its greatest potential but you’ll still be saving a lot of money!
Take this one for example! Blow up some balloons and stick them to you and voila! You’re a bunch of grapes! Ok, it may be a bit cheesy but if you need something quick, it’ll do.
Image Source: Pop Sugar
If you need some more inspiration check out these lists of different homemade costumes that will cost you next to nothing:
44 Practically Free Halloween Costume Ideas You Can DIY!
As always, if you are still at a loss of what to be, consult Pinterest!
Find a Costume at a Local Thrift Store
Second hand stores offer great ways to save money. They often have a lot of actual used Halloween costumes that come in that you would find in a costume shop. Why not get it used and save a lot of money? If they are selling them in the second hand store they are also probably in good condition as well. For example, here at the Arc Store we only sell quality, used products that show no wear and tear and are clean.
Also, you don’t always have to look for a costume that is completely put together already. Go to your local thrift store and use your imagination! Find an old 80s style dress and rock an 80s prom look or get some suspenders, khakis and a bow tie and be a nerd!
Do you have any ways to save money to help throw together a Halloween costume that’s quick and cheap? Share in the comments below!
