Your costume does not have to break the bank. With these five ideas, you can make yourself the hit of the party and still have money left over for a cab home.
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It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner, and you’re invited to a costume party. Don’t panic! Here are 5 costumes that are sure to make you the life of the party:
1. Lady Liberty – all you’ll need is some green fabric and a foam crown for this patriotic look.
2. Wonder Woman – channel your inner goddess with this classic costume.
3. The Statue of Liberty – if you’re looking for a more formal ensemble, try this iconic look from New York City.
4. The Tooth Fairy – go incognito in this cute and clever costume!
5. Mother Nature – spread your wings with this whimsical look!
Transform ordinary party clothes into a work of art! This costume is easy to create and fun to wear. With just some cardboard, fabric, and a little bit of duct tape you can be the hit of the party in a unique, handmade costume.
These costumes are easy to make, inexpensive, and comfortable to wear. They pack flat and will last for years.
We include instructions on how to make five great costumes: The Butterfly Fairy, The Lava Monster, The Tiki God, The Flamingo Princess and The Flower Fairy.
What you’ll need: Cardboard (a box works well), fabric for your costume (one yard should be plenty), scissors or a box cutter, duct tape (silver), Elmer’s glue, hot glue gun and glue sticks, wire cutters (needle-nose pliers will also do the job), wire clothing hangers or coat hangers (wire hangers from the cleaners work best because they are not coated with plastic).
Costume parties are a great way to let loose, have fun, and embrace the spirit of the holiday. But when it comes to deciding what to wear, sometimes it’s hard to find the right costume at the right price.
Don’t worry! We’ve put together five easy-to-make ideas for DIY costumes that won’t break the bank. And even better: you can use many of these items year round with your everyday wardrobe. Let’s get started!
Let’s face it—when you need a costume, you don’t have time to make one. Or do you? With these five great ideas, you can create a show-stopping costume with materials you already own.
Making your own costume is not only cost effective, it can also be a lot of fun. After all, Halloween only comes once a year! And if you’ve got the right attitude (and a little know-how), a low budget doesn’t have to mean low style.
Since there are often multiple parties to attend (or host) during the Halloween weekend, it’s important to be prepared. With a little planning and effort, you can swing more than one look. Here are five ideas for DIY costumes that will give you plenty of bang for your buck:
1. The Thrift Store Dandy:
This is the kind of costume that takes real creativity. You’ll have to start by visiting your local thrift store (or better yet, your mom’s basement) and finding some vintage threads. To pull this off, you need to find something from an earlier decade that is both retro and cool. A lightweight sports coat with wide lapels might work well for this role, or a plaid blazer paired with some chunky shoes could really kick things up another notch. Don’t forget the accessories — remember that whatever you decide on will become part of your costume!
While costumes for children are the most popular, adult costumes are also in demand. But the great part about being an adult is that you can choose to make your own costume instead of buying one in a store.
While buying a costume can be easier, making your own has many advantages. You can design it to be as unique or as simple as you want. You can also make it out of inexpensive supplies and use your imagination to create something different.
If you want to make your own costume this Halloween, here are five ideas to get you started.
1. Superhero – One trip to a dollar store for some fabric and supplies and you will have everything you need to create several superhero outfits. If you want to go as Superman, just buy a red cape and a blue T-shirt and you’re ready to go! Or if Batman is more your style, all you need is a black cape and a mask or black eye makeup.
2. Devil – Dress yourself up in red clothing such as a dress or T-shirt with leggings or pants and add horns made from cardboard tubes wrapped in foil or paper towel tubes covered in red spray paint. Draw on devil’s eyebrows with red makeup, draw on fangs, then complete the look by carrying