Halloween is Almost Here: Find Budget-Friendly Costumes for the Family at Goodwill
October is in full swing, which means that Halloween is right around the corner! Costume parties, treat-or-treating, and celebrations at school or work await, and the Halloween costume ideas are endless. Who””or what””you will portray this year is up to you!
Straight off the shelf Halloween costumes are a go-to for many, but these costumes are mass-produced and tend to be pricey. The good news is that you don’t need to go over-budget when buying Halloween costumes this year. With a little inspiration and creativity, you can score one-of-a-kind costumes for everyone in your family, and Goodwill is here to help!
Ohio Valley Goodwill’s network of retail stores are fully-stocked with Halloween costumes in new or gently-used condition, Halloween accessories, and DIY costume ideas for your entire family, and they’re all at budget-friendly prices.
Just take a look at some of the simple and easy costumes you can assemble with clothing and accessories from your local Goodwill store:
Dress from Goodwill
Spooky zombie prom queen
If you want to take the scary route this Halloween, why not transform yourself into an ” undead” prom queen (or king)? Goodwill has stylish formal wear at affordable prices, including prom dresses, suits, and accessories like high heels and jewelry. With the right makeup and maybe a little fake blood, you’ll be a hit at any costume party!
Sunglasses at Goodwill
Tacky tourist
Need to put together a group costume for friends or family? Go as tacky tourists! The typical ” tacky tourist” character is known for wearing loud patterned shirts and shorts with accessories such as sunglasses, a floppy hat or visor, and a fanny pack. Be sure to carry a map and a camera or selfie stick with you to complete the look!
For the foodies
You can never go wrong with a food-themed costume! For a quick and easy costume idea for couples, best friends, or even a parent and child, go as a strawberry and pineapple. All you need is a red or yellow t-shirt or dress. Then, add the finishing touch with a simple DIY ” leaf” hat made by cutting green paper and taping it around a paper cup.
Pirate Costumes
Pirate pals
Assembling the perfect pirate costume is easy when you shop at Goodwill! Search for vests, button-up shirts with flowy sleeves, skinny jeans, and tall boots. Don’t forget to accessorize with gold jewelry, an eyepatch, and a bandana to complete your pirate persona. Invite your friends to join in on the fun””this makes a great group costume for any Halloween party!
Lumberjack
Looking for a last-minute costume that won’t bust your budget? Create a lumberjack look in just a few minutes with clothing found from Goodwill. All you will need is a plaid button-up shirt, jeans, boots, and a knit cap. Finish off the look with a face-paint beard and a fake ax or chainsaw.
Halloween costumes for kids from Goodwill
No matter what costume you choose this year, remember that Ohio Valley Goodwill is your Halloween headquarters! In addition to new and gently-used Halloween costumes and accessories for kids and adults, Goodwill has everything you need to create a DIY costume that’s completely original. Best of all, you can repurpose those clothes and accessories once
Halloween is over or donate them back to Goodwill, where they’ll be purchased and reused by someone else!
Did you know that when you shop at Goodwill for Halloween (or any time of the year), you’re not the only one getting a good deal? Your support helps to fund job training and employment services for individuals with disabilities living right here in Greater Cincinnati. Every time you shop at Goodwill, you’re helping someone in your community build valuable skills so they can go to work!
Find your nearest Ohio Valley Goodwill retail store and be sure to check out our sales calendars for even more savings opportunities throughout October.
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