Where can I get some good ideas for some Halloween costumes?
There are many ways to get a costume for Halloween, but often the fastest and easiest way is to go out and buy one. To make it easier and a lot cheaper, a good idea is to make the costume from items already in the house. Old clothes, torn tablecloths, beat up socks, everyone has at least some of these laying around or stuffed away in a closet. If most items of the costume can be found at home, then, at most, a little jar of inexpensive make-up or some glitter, may be all that is needed to complete the look. Following are ideas for some great Halloween costumes that will be fun to put together and won’t cost much at all. Fun Pirate Costume This Halloween costume can be almost entirely constructed of old clothing items. Use an old pair of pants; they can either be cut off below the knee, or tapered and tied with an elastic at the calf or knee. Next, use any regular button-down white shirt leaving the top buttons open. Then, if a vest is not available, make one by cutting an old dark t-sh
I bet you didn’t even know it, but you probably already own several Halloween costumes! Just open your closet. Here’s a list of five costumes that most people can put together using items they already have on hand. Or if there’s an item you need that you don’t already own, you can probably borrow it from a friend or pick it up with a quick trip to the thrift store. Tourist: Just about everyone owns a Hawaiian shirt. Add some Bermuda shorts, a visor, a camera (or two) around your neck, and sandals on your feet (socks optional). For a funny effect, stuff the butt of your pants for that extra-dorky look. Find or make some brochures and tickets to stuff in your pockets and you’re good to go! Gypsy: Wear your funkiest colors. Girls: layer two or three skirts on top of each other, with a peasant blouse and lots of jewelry. Guys: wear loose pants tucked into boots, with a shirt unbuttoned to reveal several gold necklaces (plus a vest if you have one). Wear a scarf around your head and another
