When it comes to making or purchasing those Halloween costumes, you don’t have to spend a lot of money. In fact, you can purchase a lot of what you need at thrift stores, if you use your imagination and if you really look at what your local stores have to offer. Here are some ideas at how you can come up with some cool Halloween Costumes by shopping at your local thrift stores.
Army Costumes, Etc
What to dress like a soldier? Did you know you can sometimes find camouflage clothing at thrift stores? Just look for a pair of camouflage pants in your size and add tee shirt to your assemble.
Bride of Frankenstein
Most thrift stores will have bride’s dresses or formal gowns. These are perfect into turning into a Bride of Frankenstein costume. Just add some ghoul.
Gypsy
This writer’s all time favorite costume is the old time gypsy. What fun these characters must have had traveling around the country telling everyone their fortune. Of course, all you need for this costume is a layered skirt, a white blouse, a colorful scarf or shawl and lots of gaudy jewelry.
Princess
Have you always dreamed of becoming a princess? Here is your chance. All you need to do is head directly toward those formal gowns. Pick the most princess like one. Now go home and grab your box of foil and make your own wand and tiara.
Pirate
Did you always dream of looking for gold and lost treasure? Well, here is your chance to look the part of a treasure finder. Just get a pair of jeans that you aren’t sad to cut. Add a stripped pull over type shirt and a red bandanna. Finally, see if the thrift store has any big, gaudy gold clip on ear-rings. As for the eye patch, you could make one of these yourself, if you are handy. If you aren’t handy, head to your local dollar store.
Ghost
Yes, the ghost may be the easiest costume of all. All you need is a white sheet and some holes. Of course, you know you can find a white sheet at any thrift store and the holes you can cut yourself.
Yes, thrift stores are always fun places to shop. For Halloween they are even more fun because they can provide you with endless costume ideas, if you have a great imagination. If you have some DYI skills, they can provide even more costume ideas.