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50 Cheap Halloween Costumes That You Can Easily DIY
This is your time to shine, crafty folks.
Here's your annual reminder that whatever you wear on Halloween doesn't have to be super expensive, especially if you really channel your Halloween makeup skills and pick a super-current costume. (Insert caveat here: If you're one of those people who's been planning their costume since last October and who/s dropped a lot of money to get the *perfect* scary-day look, then just know I appreciate you. Also, I am very much not that person—I coordinate most of my costumes the day of.) If you’re still trying to figure out your costume before Halloween rolls around, there are so many clever, funny, and just flat-out genius ideas out there that don’t require a ton of work...or, more importantly, moolah. You can DIY outfits, be a savvy shopper for some good deals, or just get creative with clothes you already have in your closet.
We've got some current costumes if you want that fresh 2022 energy (I dare someone to dress up as modern-day Carrie Bradshaw in a nightgown), but you've also got your classic fairy and skeleton costumes in here too. As long as you have some makeup, basic craft supplies, and some extra time (OK, in some cases, maybe a ~lot~ of time), you can totally pull these Halloween costumes off. If you want to make an effort, but also save some serious cash, these ideas are evidence that an impressive look is easy to do by yourself or even with a group of friends as a group costume. Ahead, 50 cheap Halloween costume ideas to get you into the spirit.
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Katherine J Igoe (she/her) was a contributing editor for Cosmopolitan and is a freelancer covering style, lifestyle, culture, and beauty (she's obsessed with gift guides, best-of movie lists, and beauty products). She's been a freelance writer and editor for over a decade, previously working for Marie Claire (2018 to 2021) and Bustle (2021), with bylines in the The New York Times, Parents magazine, and elsewhere. She lives in Boston with her family, and you can follow her on Instagram or Twitte. It's "I go to dinner," not "Her huge ego," but she responds to both.
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