It’s that time of the year again: crisp mornings, pumpkin spice lattes, and football. And we all know what that means—Halloween is right around the corner!
Just like with any Halloween, I’m sure you want to stand out at a party but don’t want to drain your wallet. Well ladies, Pinterest once again has come to the rescue. Here are some cute and cheap ideas that I uncovered so you and your friends can stand out this Halloween while sticking to your budget!
1. iPod
This idea is sure to be a hit at any party and won’t hurt your wallet.
All you need is a pillowcase (a different colored one for each of your friends), a paper plate, and computer paper. First, you cut the pillowcase to make a strapless dress, and add some elastic or ribbon at the top to keep it up.
Then, print off a screen shot of your favorite playlist from iTunes and tape it to your dress. Finally, cut the center of a paper plate and write in the buttons. Viola! You’ve got yourself an iPod.
I’ve seen almost every costume idea out there, but this one was new to me. Get some colored tulle or netting and cut it into equal lengths. Fold those sections over, and then tie them around an elastic waistband and top you plan to use. You can also just safety pin the tulle to your underclothes. Keep repeating that until you are all loofah-ed out! Add some string and a cute headband for a finishing touch.
4. Words With Friends
We all know the game. And now we all know how cute it would be as a Halloween costume. This is perfect if you’re going out with a huge group of girls (or even guys!) because you can spell out “Words With Friends”. Or if you want to spell something different, go for it! For this costume, dress in black leggings and t-shirts. Then print out huge letters on yellow computer paper and create rounded corners on the edges. Stick it to some cardboard to keep it sturdy. It’s that easy and that cheap. And everyone will love how creative and unique your idea is!
This costume resembles what you might wear out to an ABC party, but that just means it’s that easy to make. Get ahold of some white duct tape and wrap it up to make a dress. With black and red permanent markers, draw an ace of hearts, diamonds, spades, and clubs. Now you and three other friends are four of a kind!
So, ladies, this Halloween there will be no need to drop $50 on a “been-there-done-that” costume. Get creative with these DIY ideas and prepare to steal the spotlight!