Dressing up for Halloween is fun for all ages. But unfortunately, purchasing Halloween costumes has just gotten more and more expensive over the years. Now, the options seem to be a poorly made costume that doesn't look like you want it to, or an incredibly expensive one. Luckily, there are some ways to lessen the cost.
Getting together a sketch or photograph of the costume you want to imitate is the first thing you need to do. For dressing up as an object or animal, you'll also need to consider what to make your costume out of. Depending on the weather, your personal preferences, and more, a perfectly satisfactory dog costume can be made out of fake fur, a sweat suit, or even a leotard and tights. Other costumes are similarly flexible.
If any pieces of the costume can be made from altering clothing, you first stop should be a thrift store. Taking the arms off shirts, cutting legs off jeans, sewing on patches and more can be done with thrift store clothes without feeling like you are wasting money. And for items that will remain intact, borrow from your closet, and those of friends and family.
Consider the parts of the outfit that you can make. If you intend to be a dog, cutting out felt pieces for ears and pinning them to your hair should be well within most people's skills. If you are an accomplished seamstress, making an entire costume is a possibility. Shop for materials in the bargain bin to keep costs down.
For specific insignia, clothing, and other items that you cannot easily emulate, look online. Internet retailers usually have the best prices and the widest selection of these items. But start looking well ahead of time, because the best and cheapest options are always the first to sell out.
Pick up shoes at the thrift store, too, or buy or make shoe covers for ones that you already have. Shoes can be an expensive part of any outfit, costume or not, and buying new ones can easily make them the most expensive part of your costume. If you are going to thrift stores, go early and often in order to find something you like. Shoe covers are a great alternative though, especially for costumes with colorful boots.
Avoid purchasing kits of Halloween makeup unless they are seriously marked down. A kit made for general face painting is usually cheaper and just as good. These kits can be purchased online, or found at your local craft store. They are an essential if your costume calls for significant or full-face makeup.
Using materials that will only barely survive the night is fine, since sexy halloween costumes are typically worn only once. If some part of your costume is easier to make with paper, cardboard or other less than sturdy materials, just assume it will be thrown out after the big night. However, if you choose to make a stronger, more long-lasting costume, it can be worn again in subsequent years.
Getting together a sketch or photograph of the costume you want to imitate is the first thing you need to do. For dressing up as an object or animal, you'll also need to consider what to make your costume out of. Depending on the weather, your personal preferences, and more, a perfectly satisfactory dog costume can be made out of fake fur, a sweat suit, or even a leotard and tights. Other costumes are similarly flexible.
If any pieces of the costume can be made from altering clothing, you first stop should be a thrift store. Taking the arms off shirts, cutting legs off jeans, sewing on patches and more can be done with thrift store clothes without feeling like you are wasting money. And for items that will remain intact, borrow from your closet, and those of friends and family.
Consider the parts of the outfit that you can make. If you intend to be a dog, cutting out felt pieces for ears and pinning them to your hair should be well within most people's skills. If you are an accomplished seamstress, making an entire costume is a possibility. Shop for materials in the bargain bin to keep costs down.
For specific insignia, clothing, and other items that you cannot easily emulate, look online. Internet retailers usually have the best prices and the widest selection of these items. But start looking well ahead of time, because the best and cheapest options are always the first to sell out.
Pick up shoes at the thrift store, too, or buy or make shoe covers for ones that you already have. Shoes can be an expensive part of any outfit, costume or not, and buying new ones can easily make them the most expensive part of your costume. If you are going to thrift stores, go early and often in order to find something you like. Shoe covers are a great alternative though, especially for costumes with colorful boots.
Avoid purchasing kits of Halloween makeup unless they are seriously marked down. A kit made for general face painting is usually cheaper and just as good. These kits can be purchased online, or found at your local craft store. They are an essential if your costume calls for significant or full-face makeup.
Using materials that will only barely survive the night is fine, since sexy halloween costumes are typically worn only once. If some part of your costume is easier to make with paper, cardboard or other less than sturdy materials, just assume it will be thrown out after the big night. However, if you choose to make a stronger, more long-lasting costume, it can be worn again in subsequent years.
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