Coolest Homemade Costumes that Cost Less than $20 to Make
After being together for almost five months my boyfriend and I decided we wanted to dress up for Halloween. We knew we wanted our costumes to match and go together but we weren’t sure what we wanted to do. I had always liked making my own costumes and was excited to come up with two costumes … Read more
All of this Columbia costume I either bought from the Op shop or I already had the items. The hat I bought from Safeway, the bow tie I bought from a 2 Dollar shop, the jacket, top and shorts I bought from my local op shop, the black tank top, belt, socks and shoes I … Read more
We made the sign out of a foam board from Jo-ann’s. We had to use an exacto knife to cut it like a puzzle so we could be connected when standing near each other but that we could walk around away from each other. The signs were tied with a soft cotton ribbon so it … Read more
My friend decided at the last minute to make his 21st a costume party, themed “what you want to be when you grow up” and the first thing that came to mind was when I was younger I obviously wanted to “catch em’ all”. I noticed Ash has 4 main components to his outfit. The … Read more
This Go Go Power Rangers Couple Costume was super easy and super cheap. We found the masks and shirts at savers. I got a pink tutu and luckily his brother had red skinny jeans he borrowed. We went with my two girl friends who were “sexy cops” and out of everyone I got the most attention. … Read more
My old college roommate, who is the BIGGEST Halloween nut ever, was having a Halloween party. She had invited me weeks before, and by the time the date rolled around, I had completely forgotten to get a costume. Because of how obsessed she is with the holiday, I knew I would be forever shunned if … Read more
The Costume: Amy as Macho Man Randy Savage and Joseph as a Slim Jim. Back story: This is the first and probably only couples costume my husband and I will ever do. We both have very different ideas of what we want to be each year, always homemade. In the past I have been Chester … Read more
As usual my daughter’s school gave just 2 days notice that they were holding a world book day (UK) fancy dress contest. As were not one for shop bought costumes it had to be something simple, quick and easy to get bits and bobs for. Then, just to make it that little bit more complicated I asked my daughter’s … Read more
My boyfriend and I were really big into Angry Birds when we first started dating. The sorority I am in has a casual Halloween party every year. We wanted something recognizable and creative, but also comfy and not over-the-top. All we did was dress in the color of our bird. Then, I made hats to … Read more
We live in a neighborhood that doesn’t have too many kids, but every year, my husband and I try to do something for the kids that do come. Word is starting to get out that we do the heck out of Halloween, so more kids are starting to come and more neighbors are starting to … Read more
I made this Pipi Longstocking costume for my 3-year-old crazy daughter. I thought Pippi was a good fit for her since she is so silly. We went to the zoo, her favorite place, for Halloween this year and everyone thought it was adorable and unique since Pippi isn’t that popular. The jean dress is from … Read more
After ordering a costume on the internet and trying it on and HATING it I was in a last minute costume frenzy to figure out what I was going to wear! I was having a Halloween party at my home and officially had no costume. I made a trip to my favorite Starbucks before heading … Read more