How to Save on Halloween Costumes

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  • Halloween is fast approaching, which means it is time to start brainstorming for the perfect costume. Whether you are in need of a costume for yourself or are trying to come up with costume ideas for your children or friends, chances are you are looking for ways to save money. This page will provide you with information on how to save on Halloween costumes.

  • Introduction

    Halloween is just around the corner, which means you will need to start thinking about costume ideas for you or your children. If you are looking for ways to save money this year while still looking fabulous, then you have come to the right place. Whether you decide to save money by looking for costume deals online, or want to explore costumes that you can make on your own, this page will help guide you on how to save on Halloween costumes.

  • Step 1: Shop Online

    Online shopping has become a popular alternative to heading out to your local mall, and many costume shops operate exclusively online. Some of these sites only sell discounted costumes, while others have special sections devoted to great deals, including sales on costumes from the previous year. These sites also offer free or discounted shipping when you purchase over $50-100 dollars in merchandise.

  • Step 2: Go to Thrift Stores

    Thrift stores are an excellent way to save on Halloween costumes. Many people will donate their old costumes to thrift stores after Halloween, especially children’s costumes. Whether you are browsing for a specific costume, or want to look for certain items to build a complete costume, many stores such as the Salvation Army or Goodwill are excellent places to begin your search.

  • Step 3: Make Your Own Costumes

    Another way to save on costumes is to make your own. You may already have everything you need for the perfect costume in your closets and not have to sew or assemble anything. However, if you enjoy sewing, creating a simple and cheap costume from scratch is easy and can allow you to tap into your own creativity. Some examples of homemade costumes include:


    1. Dracula costumes. You will likely need to buy some vampire teeth to complete this costume.
    2. Mummy costumes
    3. Cowboy or Cowgirl Costumes
    4. Gypsy Costumes
    5. Hippie Costumes
    6. Ghost Costumes


    For more information on creating your own Halloween costumes, see Mahalo’s guide on: How to Make Your Own Halloween Costume.

  • Step 4: Purchase Before or After Halloween

    Great savings on Halloween costumes can be found both before and after the Halloween season. The day after Halloween is a great time to shop for the following year, but ff you are shopping for your children you will need to plan your purchase based on how much bigger they will be next season. You may also want to start shopping for costumes in August as well, as many stores offer early discounts at the end of the summer.

  • Step 5: Get Creative

    here are endless ideas for saving money on costumes, not just those listed above, so why not get creative? Some additional suggestions include:


    1. Arrange a Costume Swap. Costume swaps can be put together in your neighborhood or online. The idea is for everyone to bring a costume they already have and trade. The costume may not be the new seasonal buys, but numerous costumes are timeless.
    2. Go to garage sales. Like thrift stores, these are a great place to find the more interesting and unique costumes, and can be a great way to spark costume ideas too!
    3. Shop at dollar stores. Many items at dollar stores can be combined for the perfect costume!

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