It’s almost Halloween and that ever so daunting question still remains: what am I going to be? You look on your Pinterest account at the “Costume” board you pinned last fall. Sadly, none of those costumes are what you want or can afford. Here are the top five costumes to do on a twenty-five dollar budget.
1. Social Media Logos
Grab a few of your friends and run to the craft store. Buy t-shirt one size up than what you normally wear and buy paint that corresponds with the social media page you are going to be. Paint the logo of the social media onto the shirt. For an extra accessory, wear a color-corresponding headband or necklace.
2. The Flapper
Flappers were and always will be stylish and cute. You can check out your nearest Goodwill or Salvation Army store to see if you find a flapper dress, but if you can’t find any, try making one yourself! All you need is a fringe dress (find a flapper dress on http://www.costumesupercenter.com), a bright red or black boa and a pair of black fishnet leggings. Also, find a string of pearls that is long enough to wrap twice around your neck (Charlotte Russe has one for $6!). Then, find a black headband and feathers at Wal-Mart or Target. Finally, grab your heals and you’re ready to go!
3. Minnie Mouse
All you need for this cute and fun costume is a black shirt, red pencil skirt, and mouse ears. Ears can be purchased from Party City and a shirt and skirt can be purchased at Target or other retail stores like Forever21. Then, accessorize with black heels and red lipstick. Also, don’t forget to add on a mouse nose with black eyeliner! (Side note: find a cute boy to partner up with you and he can go as Mickey Mouse!)
4. Biker Chick
Grab your leather jacket and black combat boots for this hot Halloween look. This is an easy, fun and reusable idea for a costume! Head to Cotton On or Target to get a muscle or band t-shirt to wear under your leather jacket. Next, head to Wal-Mart to get a red bandana. Open your closet and get out black jeans, black combat boots, and a black leather jacket. Put on your black eyeliner and red lipstick, and you’re ready to go!
5. Super Hero
This costume is a twist on the generic “superhero” idea. Instead of wearing a bodysuit like in the cartoons, a t-shirt, leggings, and homemade tutu will work. First, find your favorite superhero t-shirt at Wal-Mart. Then, run to the craft store and buy some tulle and elastic ribbon. Next, buy a pair of high socks that match the color of the t-shirt. Finally, buy a pillowcase or piece of fabric that can be used as a cape.