As pumpkins, plastic skulls, and witch hats start to fly off of the shelves, it signals that the famous spooky holiday is right around the corner. Halloween is a holiday that has been celebrated for many, many years and continues to be a prominent part of people’s lives, whether this is from the thrill of being spooked, the enjoyment of decorating pumpkins, or even just the fun of dressing up. Going to your nearest Halloween costume store and looking at all the different types of people you could be for the night was quite mesmerizing as a kid. There were aisles and aisles filled with the latest superheroes, princesses, and occupations in different colors and sizes. Or maybe you are a more creative person who tends to go in more of a DIY route with your costumes. Creating a costume with different pieces you have at home, or with store-bought supplies can not only be fun to do, but also rewarding, as you can make your outcome customized and personalized to you specifically.
Deciding what to dress up as can cause not only trouble to you, but also to your bank account. The overwhelming amount of money that can go into buying a costume cannot be underestimated. Most people have various social events during the week of Halloween, which can lead to them needing many different outfits. This imposes the important question of whether they should wear the same one, or have multiple outfits. Many spring for the second option, which is, of course, valid, but this decision requires some DIY skills so you can refrain from damaging your wallet. Luckily, there are some quick ways to pull together outfits that are not only cheap but easy. The real issue lies with where these ideas come from, as not everyone has the time to be brainstorming these ideas. So, read on to learn where to spark ideas from!
First up is Pinterest. An app that was popular, then became not popular, and is once again kind of popular and is a great place to check for any sort of outfit inspiration. The layout of Pinterest allows one to view multiple different ideas at the same time, ensuring that a quick skim is enough to find ideas that peak your interest. Then, save it to a board and go back and check them over later. Pinterest also has people posting where, exactly, they get their outfits from, which can help you align your potential purchases with how much you want to spend.
Next is Instagram. Instagram has people’s old posts from past years, making it another good source for inspiration. Maybe you remember a really nice outfit your friends posted last year, and you can find the post and get ideas from it. Accessories are also a big part of costumes, especially if you want to make them seem more realistic. Although it is possible that many of these won’t come to mind right away, looking at the different ways people have customized their outfits can help you attain an idea of how you want to piece together your outfit.
Lastly, take a look at your closet and pieces that you already have. Have a white sheet lying around? Snip some holes and be a ghost. Have a flannel? Be a scarecrow. Or rather than sticking to the cliché, but still valid, costumes, try to put something interesting together, better yet as a group costume with your friends! Group costumes ensure that if you are struggling with getting the correct pieces to your outfit, you have friends you can bounce ideas off of and figure out something at the end. Just remember, the most important thing is that you are satisfied with your costume. It doesn’t matter if you bought it or made it, as long as you like it and can afford it without financial damage.
