I spent one hundred dollars on this costume and all I got was this lousy t-shirt.
Did you ever feel like you spent too much for a costume you may wear only one time? If you want to save money on your next costume, this article will give you many ideas.
Wolverine - For this costume you don't even have to buy a full outfit A simple pair of jeans and tank top will suffice.
The wig is the only purchase needed and you can buy a cheap wig on-line at just about every costume shop.
Shop early for this costume, because this year there will be a lot of Halloween Wolverines running around, and you don't want miss out just because it's sold out.
Harry Potter - another popular costume this year is Harry Potter.
They are selling the glasses, wand and tie in sets at different costume shops for about five bucks or less.
Pretty cheap costume, and you can get the robes for as little as twelve dollars.
The best part about the robe and wands is they are unisex so that if you have a family member with a party in the day (daughter or son) and someone else wants to wear it that night, it's possible.
There are also Slytherin robes available if you prefer the "darker" side.
Political figure - A simple mask and suit and you're Obama or Rahm Emanuel and you have a ridiculously cheap costume for this Halloween that is both funny and instantly recognizable.
A fairly cheap wig will let you add some depth to the costume if you don't want to purchase a mask.
Perhaps a white burlap sack and a long string with paper folded over the ends, and you're a teabag.
Celebrities - This year there are a lot of recognizable celebrity costumes which are very cheap to create.
A blonde wig and a sundress and you're Paris Hilton.
A leotard and a short blonde wig and you're Lady Gaga (don't forget the big sunglasses for this costume).
A black short straight wig and a halter dress and you can go as Katy Perry.
The celebrity costume is the cheapest costume to create, a simple wig and the right accessories is all that's needed.
Other types of costumes - For an outstanding costume that can fit any budget try dressing in period costumes.
The 20s have flappers and gangsters, which will really turn heads.
The 30s and 40s are Hollywood glamor and military outfits.
The 50's have gorgeous pin up girl dresses and hairstyles.
And the 60s and 70s can be mini skirts, platforms, glitter, flowers and bell bottoms.
This year Halloween doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, or even $50.
There are tons of costumes you can create at low cost, or buy on-line, for as little as $12.