DIY Costume Ideas For The Budget Conscious

Hola!

With Halloween right around the corner; I know how expensive it can be, so if you are looking to save some money, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) may be something you want to consider.  So here are ideas to create your very own costumes.

Here are my top picks (not in order):

> Where's Waldo: Red hat, red and white striped shirt, jeans, and glasses.

 > Mummy: Gauze, and some greens & greys make up under the eyes (to create the "molding" effect).

> Ballerina: Tutu, leotard or tights, and flats.

> Librarian: Glasses, Collared shirt, pencil skirt, and some stilettos, baby!

> Hippie: Pretty much just wear anything with tie dyed patterns, bell bottoms and throw in some Peace sign and you're all good!

> School girl: Collared shirt, plaid skirt, knee high, neck tie, and flat shoes.

> Barbie: Wear everything pink if you can, a blonde wig, if you're not already.

> Baby: Adult onesie, pacifier, teddy bear or a blanket

> Ghost: The easiest of all costumes, plain white blanket. Cut out some holes for the eyes and to add some dramatic effect, try outlining the eyes with a black marker or for the ladies, even try adding eyelashes!

> Witch & Cat: Either you want to go sexy or simple, everyone has a black dress or anything black.. For the witch, just add a wig & pointed hat. For the cat, draw on some whiskers and black nose, pointed ears and tail. 

Where to look:

> In your very own closet

> Your parent's 

> Thrift store

> Halloween stores (Party City, Spirit. Also try Target and Walmart!)

*Good luck & if you have your own ideas, please share them!

Our DIY costume! Sometimes you don't have to spend so much money on Halloween costumes. It's just in a matter of being creative and utilizing your resources as long as it works for you. Get crafty!