Halloween on a Budget
Halloween is around the corner and everyone is putting together their costumes.
Want to do something fun, unique and creative that doesn’t break the bank? At Prosperity, we certainly do!
Here are a few ideas for costume ideas that we think aren’t widespread or overused:
Try something simple that doesn’t require purchasing new clothes or materials.
Consider a costume that requires a poster or foam board overlaid on a solid colored outfit.
If you already own lots of makeup, explore costumes that involve intricate makeup rather than expensive purchases.
For those who have a friend with a similar sized body, try and do a costume swap.
When in doubt, DIY
Here a some examples of costumes (group and solo) that we think fit the bill:
Group: Crayons, M&M’s or Skittles, deck of cards or Mahjong tiles, dominos, rock/paper/scissors
Solo: sugar skull/skeleton, any kind of animal that simply requires ears or maybe a tail, tourist (bonus points if you have a camera around your neck!)
Tired of dressing as the same thing every year? A swap is both a great way to refresh your costumed look and it’s also a super sustainable choice! Typically no waste, just reuse.
If you’re doing a swap, it’s likely you have a go-to costume and so does your friend. Some of my costumes pull on prior eras of my life including being a gymnast, construction worker or skier. It’s easy for me to loan my overalls, vest and hard hat to a friend. My all time most successful costume was actually dressing as a candyman! I was young so my mom helped fix candy to my outfit and I looked more or less like a kid with a newspaper route.
