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Halloween Costume Ideas for Less

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Whether you want a classic Halloween costume or your child wants the latest trend, there is a tip here for everyone with these Halloween costume ideas for less.
I hate the idea of spending $10-$30 on an outfit my child will wear for 1-2 hours (and won't be able to fit again next year). Here are some ways you can save money on Halloween costumes.

I hate the idea of spending $10-$30 on an outfit my child will wear for 1-2 hours (and won’t be able to fit again next year).  Here are some ways you can save money on Halloween costumes:

Host a Swap

Host a swap with other families for their gently used hand-me-down costumes. Get a group together with similarly aged children. Put the costumes on display. Everyone leaves with a new (to them) costume!

Shop Consignment Stores

Once Upon a Child or other consignment stores offer Halloween costumes for at least 50% off regular retail. Check local consignment stores in your area to see what they have to offer.

Go Thrifting

Thrift stores, like Goodwill and Salvation Army offer costumes for at least 50% off regular retail. Styles and sizes may be limited, but it’s definitely worth it if you can find a great costume for under $10!

DIY

Make your own Halloween costumes if you’re crafty (I’m not!). Pinterest is a treasure trove of easy DIY costumes like the stick figure,  no-sew Ninja, or paper doll.
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Buy Used

Craigslist, online Halloween retailers, Amazon.com and auction sites like Ebay feature new and used costumes for every budget.

Look for Sales

Look for advertised sales 1-2 weeks prior for Halloween costumes on sale at stores like Kmart, Target, and Walmart. You can also check discount department stores like Michael’s, Ross, and Marshall’s have a small selection of costumes that are deeply discounted, too.

Tip:  Prepare for next year by shopping the clearance Halloween costumes at CVS & Walgreens for next year, beginning the day after Halloween.  Save from 25% at the beginning of the sale to 90% at the end of the sale.  I got my decorations and kids’ costumes for 90% off , spending less than $10 for all.

How do you stick to and stretch your Halloween budget?

I hate the idea of spending $10-$30 on an outfit my child will wear for 1-2 hours (and won't be able to fit again next year). Here are some ways you can save money on Halloween costumes:

 

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  1. Julie says

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    You have some great and very practical ideas here.
    We’ve always done the thrift shop (or charity shops as we have here in the UK) thing. In fact I shared some of our last minute (and it always seemed to be last minute with us!) ideas just last week.
    We tried to make what we could from what we had which was almost always great fun.

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