Cheap Halloween Costumes

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This past week, I wrote in the weekly newsletterout post summer sales at your local department
about how hard it is to find cool halloween costumesstore like Macys. Add a simple strand of pearls, pearl
without going into debt. I asked my fellowearrings, a waist apron, sensible pumps and you are
fashionistas for advice and here are some of theready to go. Have your significant other dress as
best ideas- all for under $20 bucks.Ward. Total Outfit cost $40.00- $80.00, depending on
For the Single Girl:whether the ‘Beav’ needs braces.
Queen of the World. This is a Halloween favorite.Game Show Host and Pretty Helper Girl. This is a
Head to your nearest Salvation Army or Goodwill forperfect costume for couples. Head out to your
old prom/evening dresses, or the back of your closetnearest thrift store and find the cheesiest late 70s
for those “forgotten” bridesmaid dresses. Theearly 80s polyester, double knit suit ensemble for
puffier and gaudier, the better. Go to Claire’smen and 80s deranged bridesmaid dress for women.
Boutique and purchase a tiara (usually around $5 toPurchase a children’s play microphone (Target
$10), several “diamond” rings, and elbow-length,has some for super cheap prices). Buy the cheapest
white gloves. Throw on the rhinestone jewelry,hair spray you can find (All Net is good) and tease
correct that posture, and purchase ‘Hello’your hair like you are from the Jersey shore. Get a
(a.k.a the British ‘People’) at your localpiece of cardboard, cut out a star about 8 inches in
Barnes and Noble. Now, here is the piece de triumph:diameter and glue on gold glitter. Write the word
Have your male spouse/friend/partner be your“Grand Prize” in silver. To keep you smiling for
man—servant, “James”, for the wholethe entire night, try this beauty pageant trick- put
night. Total outfit cost: $20.00-$80.00, depending onVaseline underneath your upper lip. $60.00-$100 for
the size of your kingdom.both costumes, depending on whether or not your
Marathon Runner. Toast the Olympics and dress likeshow picks-up for another season.
you’re a marathon runner. Purchase a tank,With A Group of Friends:
shorts, and tennis shoes (the Canadian AthleticSloth. This is the easiest and cheapest costume.
apparel store ROOTS has some great Olympic itemsDon’t wash your hair or take a shower for
at their online store). Since it is the end of October,two days, roll out of bed in your PJs and you are set!
go ahead and wear tights underneath those shortThis costume is particularly effective if you get six
shorts. Print out a race number on your computer, pinfriends to go as the other six deadly sins: greed,
it to your tank, and you are ready to go. Total Outfitenvy, wrath, gluttony, pride and lust. Total Outfit
cost: 0.00-$40.00, depending on the medal you arecost- $0, depending on how sinful you are willing to
seeking.get.
Christina Aguilera. All you need is a big blonde wig1970’s Television Family. There are so many
(think drag queen), black eyeliner, a plaid mini-skirt, agreat ones to choose from: the Partridge Family,
cropped top, and some thigh-high boots and you areBrady Bunch, Evan’s family from Good Times,
set. It is helpful to bring a little CD player and haveDonny and Marie Osmond, and the Jeffersons. The
“Genie in a Bottle” playing in the background.family you chose depends on the make-up of your
Total Outfit cost $10.00-$50.00, depending on thegroup of friends, but putting together the outfits is
size of your record contract.almost as much fun as the actual Halloween event
For couples:itself. Make a date and head straight to your local
Ward & June Cleaver. The fifties look was very hotthrift store or your parent’s closet. Total
this summer, so head out to your local departmentOutfit Cost- $20.00 and up, depending on how
store or thrift shop and find fifties-inspired, a-line“dy-no-mite” you want to be.