Halloween costumes that cost less
October 12, 2020HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I know that'll split my readership into a couple of camps (some more festively decorated than others). American friends will probably be thinking 'girl, where have you been?! Halloween started on October 1st', while UK friends will either be team 'Heck yes to sugar highs' or 'Trick or Fuck off'. Wherever you fall, I'm pretty sure most will be on board with a pocket friendly way to satisfy fancy dress requirements.
PJS
One big way to save on costumes is to have them perform double duty- creating costumes from reusable basics that can go into general circulation, meaning that twenty quid outlay isn't done and dusted after one wear (especially for those of us with little littles who grow a few inches if you're not looking, so seasonal clothes really are one and done).
A heavy lifter in this department is pajamas. There are always great options for character pajamas, buy them a little larger (who doesn't buy clothes larger than their actual child?!) put some layers underneath if trick or treat plans are alfresco, and bosh- Spider Man is ready to party... then kip for the next few months of nights.
We've gone for skeletons this year from Marks and Sparks- but here are a few of my others favs from around the high street at the moment (click on the pictures to go to the site- non affiliate):
DIY
You will need:
- Draw or sew felt triangles onto a orange onesie or sweatshirt and joggers/tights to be a pumpkin
- Make some faux fur ankle and wrist cuffs, and a collar for a black or brown outfit, also cut out two triangles and fix to hair clips or an Alice band for ears to be a werwolf (or a much friendlier pup!)
- Stuff two pairs of black tights with newspaper and safety pin to a black outfit clad kiddo for a spooky spider- or just stuff one leg, add some ears and you have a witches cat ready to prowl!
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