Every year, you tell the kids that they have a price limit for the costumes that they get for Halloween. Every year you end up storming out of the local costume shops with one of your little angels red faced and wailing because he or she did not get the costume they were going to fall down dead if they did not get. After vowing that they would never eat again or that they would gladly hold their breath until their head popped off and went spiraling skyward, one of two things happened: either you caved and went back to the store and bought the very expensive costume that the Jolly Green Giant will only wear once (if you are lucky, considering these growth spurts) OR you stayed strong, fought the good fight, took the silent, accusatory glares with good graces and made it home where the Ballad of the Slamming Doors echoed for an hour or so and then ended. Way to go Mom, proud of ya! Look, budgets are tight; Halloween costumes can get a little pricey. Either the little demons learn to accept things as they are or they are going to spend their entire lives being sorely disappointed.

There are ways to get Halloween costumes that won’t break the bank though and they don’t have to be second rate or homemade by any means. Here are some of the Queen of Halloween’s favorite get the goods for a better price tips:

Yard Sales, Thrift Stores, Garage Sales and More

One of the best selling items at these types of sales is the Halloween costume especially during the late summer months when people are actually seeing that as a looming holiday and not a distant thing on the calendar’s horizon. If you see any well made and adorable costumes buy them and check sizes later. Listen, even if you never have anyone to wear them, these can make excellent decorations- especially the baby and toddler sizes. Put a teddy bear or other stuffed toy in them and set them out. Shockingly cute and you pay maybe a dollar for the whole deal? Awesome!

If you buy a selection of Halloween costumes in various sizes for the kiddies as well as several in your size, you will always be able to go to the costume box and get something for Halloween or any other time of the year. In addition to buying pre-made Halloween costumes for your tribe this way, you can also find great prom dresses or repulsive bridesmaid dresses for a steal- perfect for reworking as Halloween costumes as well.

Shopping Dates

When do you get the best price on a Halloween costume? How about when you no longer need one. The stores that open only for Halloween usually have a lease that ends the day of or shortly after Halloween. It doesn’t pay to have a lot of merchandise to box up and ship back to their warehouse location so they will start slashing prices not only on Halloween costumes and accessories but also on makeup kits and decorations as well. Of course, the selection might not be as wide and they may not be able to offer the biggest markdowns on perennial favorites, but you should have a good range of things to look at.

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