Let’s Talk About Budget-friendly Halloween Costumes
Buying Halloween costumes from popular stores can strain your wallet, with prices often starting at $20. Not to mention, these costumes tend to be less creative and often just racy versions of everyday characters, which may not be your thing.
Did you know you can make super-unique and fun costumes right at home? Growing up, my grandmother made amazing Halloween costumes for me showing that DIY can create the best results. You can make the sweetest little lamb or a majestic princess using old clothes or inexpensive fabric from stores like AC Moore or Jo-Ann Fabrics.
Want some inspiration? Check out these great DIY costume ideas I’ve collected over the years:
– Spider & Spider Web Costume
– Baby Yoda
– Female Warrior
– Bat Costume
– Alligator Costume
When I got older, I continued the DIY tradition, sometimes out of pure necessity. I even once dressed as an element from the periodic table in high school—I was Zinc! And once I put together a quick and easy ninja costume using only black clothing and cheap plastic nunchucks from a dollar store.
One year, I organized an ’80s theme party and discovered that my mom’s vintage clothes could be a costume in itself. I just added a few accessories like a blue headband and neon blue stuff I bought for about $10.
Perhaps my proudest costume achievement, though, was when my college roommates and I dressed as the four seasons. It was a little pricier but well worth it—I was Fall and all it took was a $2 nightgown, $5 face paint, $10 fake leaves, and $5 worth of glue.
So, there you have it—you don’t need to burn a hole in your pocket for amazing Halloween costumes. What are your best DIY costume stories? Share your tips and tricks and let’s help each other save money and look fantastic this Halloween!