Cheap Halloween costume ideas for adults

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Registered: 07-05-2006
Cheap Halloween costume ideas for adults
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Sat, 10-10-2009 - 8:12am
We've been invited to a halloween party and DH is looking at all of these expensive costumes. I, personally don't even want to dress up, but I guess you are supposed to and I've been trying to come up with some cheap costume ideas. I need to go to the thrift store and see what I can find there. Any other ideas on costumes for adults?

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Registered: 09-22-1999
Sat, 10-10-2009 - 8:30am

Hi, Abigail,


The cheap foolproof costume from around here was to go as a gypsy.......put on all your jewelry and scarves with a flowy skirt, and you're all set.


Littlesbigs

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Registered: 07-02-2008
Sat, 10-10-2009 - 9:11am
Use your friends. I have a bunch of friends who are nurses so I'd probably just borrow some scrubs. Do you know anyone who might have something you can use/borrow?
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Registered: 11-14-2008
Sat, 10-10-2009 - 11:03am

You can get a cheap head band with little ears on it at the dollar store. Where all black. Put black eye liner on your nose, whiskers on your cheeks and lots of black mascara and red lip stick. Instant kitty. Meowww!


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Registered: 10-01-2008
Mon, 10-12-2009 - 4:11pm

Ditto, but I was a bunny one year.

Norma


"Patience is the best remedy for every trouble"- Plautus


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Registered: 07-05-2006
Tue, 10-13-2009 - 11:45am

I love all the ideas! I sometimes have an issue getting things for myself because I'm a plus size but I'm going to see what I can find at the thrift store!

And Norma...you gave me a great idea for my birthday party. I reread your email and you mentioned church function room. My own church has a huge function room. DUH! I don't know if it can work out this year because the original party I booked and sent all the invites for is in a different town and I'd have to have people drive another half hour to get to my church. I'd feel bad for doing that and to be honest, there might be a function there already because it's a pretty busy church, but for next year...I'm on for the cheaper birthday party!!! I don't know why I didn't think of that in the first place.

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Registered: 10-16-2009
Fri, 10-16-2009 - 1:35pm

Get your friends together and do a costume swap.