Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
Halloween is the one time a year when people can pretend to be whatever or whomever they want to be. However, this often requires shelling out some serious cash to accomplish the new look. The best way to save money is to take on the project yourself. Far from the days of bedsheet ghosts, there are many easy, inexpensive, and fun costume ideas to help you stand out in a crowd. Listed below are a few suggestions to make 2020 your best Halloween yet.
Dog Instagram Filter
To pull off this look, you will need the following materials: large, thick poster-board, markers, ruler, red party horn, brown eyeliner, and dog ears. Using Snapchat as a guide, draw five boxes with filters along the bottom edge of your poster-board. Color them appropriately with your markers. Cut a large rectangle out for your head to show through. Use the eyeliner to create the nose and whiskers and place the ears atop your head. Get ready to pose for selfies all night long!
Bubble Bath
For this costume you will need a package of white balloons, a long-sleeved white shirt, safety pins, and a shower cap. Blow up the balloons and use the safety pins to affix them to the body portion of the white shirt. Leave the sleeves free from balloons if you would like to have use of your arms throughout the night! Place the shower cap on your head and splish-splash, you are taking a bath.
Smarty Pants
If puns are your thing, then this is the perfect costume for you. Simply buy a package of Smarties and using glue dots or double-sided tape, place them strategically on the front of a pair of blue jeans, leggings, or any other pants. Include a pair of reading glasses, a book, and anything else that gives the appearance of intelligence before you leave for the night.
Queen of Hearts
This costume requires either a thrift store purchase of red dress or you may need to use an old prom dress, bridesmaid dress, or friend’s former pageant gown. After securing the dress, buy an inexpensive deck of cards. Take a large piece of paper and wrap it around your neck. Trim it to size, then staple the playing cards to the paper. To finish the look, include a tiara and bright red lips in the shape of a heart.
Bob Ross and Happy Little Tree (Couple Costume)
One unique couples’ costume idea is Bob Ross and his happy little tree. For the Bob Ross costume, you will need a fake beard and curly brown wig, or you need to already have both a beard and curly brown hair. The outfit should be a simple button-down shirt with a pair of jeans. You can purchase a paint brush and paint palette at Dollar Tree. The “happy little tree” costume will consist of a brown sweater or T-shirt, jeans, and green leaves cut out and placed on the sweater with glue dots or double-sided tape. Make sure to stand next to one another all evening so your costume really pops!
If a fancy store-bought costume is not in the budget for your Halloween plans this year, then these are some great concepts that can help you to stand out in a crowd without breaking the bank. There are many other ideas on Pinterest for do-it-yourself costumes as well. Happy Halloween and may you have more treats than tricks this year!