
How to save? Shop at home! Bet there are lots of goodies stashed in the basement or attic. Shop at a thrift store, which could give you the inspiration you need if you haven't decided on your costume yet. Craft stores may help provide inspiration too.
Here are some other ideas:
The Classic - A Ghost: Really, how hard is this? Get a sheet, cut some holes in it and go! If you don't have a white sheet, bet there's one at the thrift store. Grab a Sharpie and customize it with spider webs and stuff.
Another classic - Greek Goddess: Rearrange that white sheet into a stylin' toga, stick a few leaves in your hair, put on some bangles and heavy eyeliner and you're good to go!
Angel: Another use for a white sheet - spray paint it with some clean lacquer paint and toss glitter on it before it dries. Make a halo and wings out of clothes hangers covered with foil. Sweet.
Sexy (?) Nerd: Wear ill fitting clothes, button your shirt wrong, slick down your hair, find some white socks and accessorize with big glasses and a calculator. Easy, right? Can double as clown, with addition of red nose and facepaint.
Hobo: Dig up hub's grubbie gardening or old work duds. Can double as an ornithologist or arborist. Confuse people!
Hot Ninja: Black clothes. 'Nuf said. Can double as bad ass rock star, with jewellery and enough 'tude.
Tourist: Hawaiian shirt, camera, big hat, maps sticking out of every pocket, GPS system, black shoes and white socks. Perfect.
Hippie: Find inner peace with tie dye duds, beads and Birks.
Christmas present: Find a box, customize it to fit you, and cover it with Christmas wrap and ribbon. Downside: you have to stand all night.
Christmas tree: Wear all green and spin in a set of lights. Get to the party and plug in!
GI Jane: go all cammo
Static cling: Dress in all one colour (white or black is good) and pin miscellaneous clothing (socks, etc) and dryer sheets to your outfit.
Fridge: Find a white lab coat and attach fridge magnets and a fridge handle.
Freudian slip: This is Tightwad's fav: wear a slip, and a sash that says 'Freudian'. Great, right?
With a little creativity and imagination, you can easily put together a great costume with items you already have at home, or can find at a thrift store. This will this save you cash and also promotes recycling. It's a win win!
What are your ideas for an inexpensive Halloween costume?
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