Want some inexpensive ideas for Halloween costumes? How about costumes that are essentially free? Check out the following ideas for Halloween costumes that can be made out or ordinary materials that you probably already have or can, at the very least, get for practically nothing.
The Cardboard Box Costume Ideas
There are many different costumes that can be made from an ordinary cardboard box. You can make practically anything that has a square or rectangular shape, Grab some free boxes from local business and get to work. From a box of popcorn to a Rubik’s cube to a carnival claw game, you are sure to win first prize in a costume contest for creativity.
To get the ideas started, check out About.com’s gallery of cardboard box costumes.
The Bridesmaid Dress Costume Ideas
Everyone has an old bridesmaid dress laying around, don’t they? If you don’t, you can always pick one up for a dollar or two at the Goodwill thrift store.
An old bridesmaid dress can be turned into a number of different ideas. It can be as innocent as a princess costume or as cary as a bloody prom victim.
Add a sash to become Miss America. Add cardboard wings to turn the bridesmaid dress into a fairy costume. If the dress happens to be red, it can serve as a devil costume. Separate the bottom and top halves of the dress and create a belly dancer costume.
The Flannel Shirt Costume Ideas
Grab a flannel shirt from the closet of a boyfriend, husband, brother or father or your own to create a number of different Halloween costumes. There is the hobo costume of course, or a cowboy or cowgirl, the “Jason” serial killer, a zombie, a scarecrow, or hillbilly. I bet you can come up with a few more, such as a rodeo clown.
Creating a great Halloween costume doesn’t have to cost much if anything at all, as the above ideas prove. Get creative and have a great time!