Six Places to Get Cheap Halloween Costumes

 Halloween is just around the corner, and with that, you’re going to need the perfect costume, or costumes, if you plan on going out multiple nights with different outfits. The problem? We’re all dirt poor, and don’t have $100 to spend readily on three nights worth of costumes. Of course, there is always iParty and that fancy Halloween store that always comes in around the beginning of October, but their costumes are so expensive and not that great quality. If you’d rather get it done by the professionals, go ahead, but a little more digging can get you a great Halloween costume for half the price. Check out my top five places to snag a Halloween costume without emptying your wallet.

 1. Marshalls. Marshalls is a great place to snag something really unusual, not an entire costume. The store has everything from complete costumes to clothes from the beautiful to the ridiculous, and accessories that keep your wallet fuller and you happier.

 2. Jo Ann Fabrics. If you’re slightly more creative than the average individual, a little can go a long way at Jo Ann Fabrics, if you’re willing to put in a little more effort than usual. This place has a ton of fabric (duh) but also carries those little things that really make a costume jump out. So if you’ve got some extra time and don’t want to wear the exact same costume as everyone else, check out Jo Ann Fabrics.

3. Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart has a ton of prepackaged costumes for a relatively low price, and extra accessories as well. However, keep this in mind: Everyone and their mother will be trying to snag costumes at Wal-Mart, especially when Halloween gets closer.

Nick and Mariah Keep things simple for their Halloween

costumes back in 2008

4. Dollar Store – The dollar store has lots of things that can help you put your costume together. There are things like wigs, hats and all sorts of accessories that can help you make a great costume and prices are super cheap! Also a great place for Halloween decorations!

5. Online -Amazon, Craigslist and eBay have lots of costumes on for cheap prices. These require some advance planning so better start looking now!

6. Your Own Closet! – Look for items in your own closet that you can put together into a costume. You'll be surprised what you forgot you had once you start digging.