I am 100% Team DIY-A-Halloween-Costume…I’ve never really been a fan of spending $50+ on a prepackaged costume that you wear once or twice before it falls apart/you lose it/it’s no longer cool. Also, it’s pretty awkward when you show up at a Halloween party in the EXACT same costume as someone else. So, we’re here to help you with NO-FUSS, comfortable, clever, unique, and cute costumes made with clothes that you can actually wear again! And I don’t mean you can wear them again at Halloween next year, you can work them into perfectly into your regular wardrobe (and they don’t cost a small fortune!).
Eleven from Stranger Thing
What you’ll need:
• Peach Dress $5
• Jacket $49
• Fake Blood (save money and just use some lipstick instead of fake blood from a Halloween shop)
• An Empty Box of Eggos (really, it’s just a great excuse to eat a whole box)
Beyonce a la The Pregnancy Announcement
What You’ll Need:
• Sequin Bustier Bra $5 or Seamless Bandeau in Eggplant $8
• Blue Shorts in Denim Blue $29
• Pale Green Tulle
• Faux or Real Flowers
If you’re not pregnant but want to easily fake it, layer a nude seamless camisole under your bralette and stuff your “belly”.
A Loofah
What You’ll Need:
• Colorful Bandage Dress $20
• Matching Tulle
• Elastic
• 1-2 Feet of Rope
Check out this great tutorial on how to easily DIY the loofah.
Strawberry, Upside-Down Ice Cream Cone or Pineapple
Food costumes are easy, cute and definitely re-wearable sans “food” items!
What You’ll Need:
• Seamless 3/4 Sleeve Dress $32 or Seamless Tank Top Dress $25 or a Camisole / Leggings Combo $41
• For the Strawberry: white or black felt (for the seeds), construction paper & a headband
• For the Upside-Down Ice Cream Cone: mini popsicle sticks & paint or colorful felt, a brown paper bags, & a headband
• For the Pineapple: construction paper, a toilet paper roll & a headband
Crayons
Such a great costume for a group!
What You’ll Need:
• Strapless Dress $20
• Black felt or construction paper
• Safety pins or thread & needled
• Paper for hat (matching color of dress)
Cat Woman
A classic, simple Halloween costume with items you’ll definitely wear again!
What You’ll Need:
• Highwaist Black Leggings $28 or Seamless Leggings $22
• Long Sleeve Seamless Turtleneck $29 or Long Sleeve Scoop Neck Top $29
• Cat Ears
• Fierce cat-eye makeup and some whiskers!
Olive Oyl
What You’ll Need:
• Red Long Sleeve Seamless Scoop Neck $29
• Black Pencil Skirt $22
• White Felt (for the collar overlay)
• Gold Ribbon (for the skirt trim)
• Brown booties and white socks
Simply find your Popeye and you’re ready to go!