Halloween Costumes on the Cheap
If you operating on a tight budget this Halloween, there are many fun and creative Halloween costume ideas for your children that will not break the bank. There are simply ways to put together a Halloween costume that is cheap to buy.
Just like our parents may have done, you can easily make a costume yourself. You can begin by sorting through your closet. What do you already have that can be made into a costume? There are old tights, pants, shirts and even old dance wear that can be used. This will help you brainstorm ideas of what your child will be dressed as and then spend some time considering what materials you will need to make it a full-on costume. If you have the talent and ability to sew, you can visit any craft and fabric store more ideas and materials.
One popular Halloween choice is a pirate costume. You can get ideas for pirate costumes online or in the mail on those pesky junk mail fliers. Then, design your own. Now you can customize your new costume with interesting details and accessories to make the costume unique. You can have your toddler wear black boots and purchase a cheap sword and eye patch for kids. For girls ages 4 and up a dark skirt and vest worn with an eye patch, hat and striped tights works well. Add gold hoop earrings for kids with pierced ears or clip-on earrings. There is also a pirate kit you can buy to add to your own clothing for ages 4 and up. It costs under ten bucks and includes a patch, earring, sword, hook, and hat.
Thrift stores, party stores, craft stores and dollar stores are also great places to find Halloween costume accessories. You can start there then make your way to online accessories if you are not finding everything that you need.
If your daughter is going to be dressed as a princess, such as Snow White, you will need a good picture of this type of costume so that you can make the costume as similar to it as possible. Make sure that the important parts of the costume that will most stand out are matching. You can find body suites, dance skirts and tutus at dance shops or discount stores like Target or Walmart. White sparkle tights will match just about any princess costume. Thrift stores may also carry cheap holiday dresses that can be easily transformed into a princess dress. Just add a crown and a wand with some nice dress shoes and your outfit is complete.
There are also costumes for sale on ebay and Craigslist, where you can get ideas or find exactly what you are looking for at an affordable price.
Taking the time to do these little steps will help you to find a cheap solution for your Halloween costume.
“”30″”"” Inflatable Pirate Sword”"
Price: $3.99
This inflatable pirate sword is great for toddlers, made of plastic that inflates to approximately 30″ long. Caution: Not recommended for children under 3 years.
White Sparkle Tights – Child
Price: $4.99
Add these tights to just about any dance or princess costume. Includes one pair of white sparkle tights. Slippers and skirt not included.
Pirate Child Costume Kit
Price: $9.99
Add this kit to any outfit for a cheap and fun Halloween costume. Includes: Patch, Earring, Sword, Hook, Hat. Shoes, shirt and pants are not included.
