Let’s be real, when Halloween comes around we’ve got two concerns. Looking cute for our perfectly planned out Instagram post… and not spending our entire life’s savings on a costume! Well lucky for you, the search is over! I’ve come up with six costumes that are cheap, cute and even can be found here in Athens!
1. A Dalmatian
What you’ll need:
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A white hoodie
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A black sharpie
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Any black boots
This costume may be the simplest of them all! It’s so cute and actually keeps you warm! For the costume I bought a white hoodie from the men’s section at Walmart and just drew some black polka dots over it, paired with some black over the knee boots- and bam! Dalmatian! This costume cost me under $10- seeing I already have the boots! However, I was able to also find some black boots at Walmart if you don’t have any! This costume also is a perfect couples costume- find yourself a fireman!
2. An Alien
What you’ll need:
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Any shiny/silver bottoms
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A top of your choice
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Alien antennas
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Glitter (optional)
My alien costume goes down in time as one of my favorite costumes! Although this one cost the most and required a bit more run around, it was the least crafty costume! I found this silver skirt at Forever21, which they do still have in store! The antennas were from Charlotte Russe and the top was one I already had! However, all of these items can be found on Amazon Prime! I just put my hair in some space buns and put glitter on my face! This costume cost me a total of about $20!
3. A Piñata
What you’ll need:
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A tight dress (or a pencil skirt and a tank top) of your choice
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Streamers
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Party Hat
I have yet to try this one out, but it certainly is making the list for next year! You’ll be able to use anything in your closet! Then get a bit crafty, and tape streamers to it in an ongoing vertical pattern! A little party hat in your hair and you’re set! This costume may take the most time to make, but it costs $10 and looks so fun!
What you’ll need:
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Striped top
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Black bottoms
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Black boots
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Handcuffs
If there’s anything we’re trying to avoid being this weekend, it’s a prisoner! But this costume is just too cute and my favorite for the weekend! This costume was also the cheapest! I already had a striped top, black skirt and black boots, so all I had to buy was some costume handcuffs at Walmart for $4! This costume is so cute and it’s totally awesome that your hair and makeup get to be however you want!
5. Lion
What you’ll need:
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Tan dress or shirt
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Lion ears and tail
This is my second costume for the weekend and it’s just so cute and simple! I dug out an old, tight tan dress I had and bought a set of lion ears and tail at Walmart for $8! I’ll draw some whiskers on my face and call it a look! This costume is so simple yet so cute- and costs close to nothing!
6. Gold
What you’ll need
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Gold Bottoms
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Any top
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Sharpie
Any girls out there that just live for punny costumes? Well, this one’s for you! I had a friend do this a couple years ago and it’s just so cute! Amazon Prime a gold skirt or leggings and just write the periodic abbreviation for Gold on your shirt!