Halloween is just around the corner, and with costumes, decorations, candy and gatherings, it can really add up! Halloween is a one night event, therefore it's ok to be frugal and watch your expenses for this particular night. Here are some tips to save money on Halloween costumes:
1) Be creative! Use old clothes, material, foil paper, whatever you have in your home to make a costume.
2) Borrow from a friend. Sometimes they have pieces you can borrow, and some friends may lend you the entire costume they wore last year.
3) Purchase unisex costumes for kids. That way when one kids outgrows it, the next one can use it!
4) Shop yard sales. A lot of people sell costumes that have only been worn once for $5-$10.
5) Shop after-season clearance sales. Costumes usually go on sale the night of Halloween of the following day. I have seen even 90% off of costumes the next day!
6) Shop online early! Most costumes are fairly priced in February or March. The early bird gets the work.
7) Check out thrift stores such as Savers. They sell some new and used costumes and accessories at excellent prices.
8) Wear a costume you wore three years ago. No one will even remember that you have already worn that costume.
9) Save between $5 and $10 every month starting in November so if you prefer to buy a new costume, you will have the means to do so without breaking the bank.
10) Remember you will be wearing this costume for one night! Have fun, be creative, but remember that your costume does not have to be elaborate or expensive for that matter.
1) Be creative! Use old clothes, material, foil paper, whatever you have in your home to make a costume.
2) Borrow from a friend. Sometimes they have pieces you can borrow, and some friends may lend you the entire costume they wore last year.
3) Purchase unisex costumes for kids. That way when one kids outgrows it, the next one can use it!
4) Shop yard sales. A lot of people sell costumes that have only been worn once for $5-$10.
5) Shop after-season clearance sales. Costumes usually go on sale the night of Halloween of the following day. I have seen even 90% off of costumes the next day!
6) Shop online early! Most costumes are fairly priced in February or March. The early bird gets the work.
7) Check out thrift stores such as Savers. They sell some new and used costumes and accessories at excellent prices.
8) Wear a costume you wore three years ago. No one will even remember that you have already worn that costume.
9) Save between $5 and $10 every month starting in November so if you prefer to buy a new costume, you will have the means to do so without breaking the bank.
10) Remember you will be wearing this costume for one night! Have fun, be creative, but remember that your costume does not have to be elaborate or expensive for that matter.
