Halloween costume ideas: Time to start brainstorming
Halloween is in three weeks, and the only thing scarier than ghosts and goblins is the thought of entering a costume shop without a game plan. On second thought, make that the second-scariest thing...
Store-bought costumes can be expensive -- not to mention humiliating, as the stars of the Today show remind us every year. Plus, they're contrived. There's a certain satisfaction that comes from putting together a clever, inexpensive disguise.
In third grade, I stuffed a clear garbage bag with balloons to become a human gumball machine. A few years later, I took a sewing class taught by my friend's mom. She helped me make a dress inspired by the American Girl Dolls.
And last year, I made this vending machine costume for under $20. And check out Deal Diva Stephanie's Weekend at Bernie's costume from last year, made with loving care by hand and trips to TJ Maxx.
This year, I'm attending a Halloween party with my husband. We're thinking of doing some cheesy his-and-hers ensembles.
Divas, what's your best idea for a frugal Halloween costume?
Deal Diva Dalia
(Top photo by Getty Images: Today show co-hosts Meredith Vieira, Matt Lauer, Anne Curry and Al Roker had a fairy-tale Halloween last year. Bottom photo by Cherie Diez of the St. Petersburg Times: The best part about my costume was eating the candy.)
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