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8 simple Halloween costumes you can DIY for less than $30

Balling on a budget this Halloween? No problem.

 

Amanda Booth

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Posted on Oct 19, 2016   Updated on Nov 2, 2023, 4:46 pm CDT

There’s a certain pride in making your own Halloween costume that a quick trip to Party City can’t fulfill. However, once you add up the cost of all of the supplies, you realize that you’ll be eating ramen until Christmas. Don’t get us started on the cost in time.

It’s difficult to produce a high-quality Halloween costume without paying an arm, leg, and all of your free time for it. Check out these affordable and simple Halloween costumes that are perfect for any last-minute gathering.

1) Beyoncé Bulls bathing suit costume

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What you need: You’ll be feelin’ yourself in this iconic Bey outfit. All you need is a Bulls one piece and a pink, furry coat.

 

 

 

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Price on Amazon: $12.69+

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2) Nepo baby costume

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What you need: a plain white T-shirt with “Nepo Baby” on it (purchase the shirt or make one yourself with a black marker) and a trophy.

Price: $20+

3) Wednesday from The Addams Family

 

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What you need: A black dress with a white collar and a dark wig. (Unless you already have long, dark hair.) Being creepy and kooky is what Halloween is all about!

 

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Price on Amazon: $21.49+

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Price on Amazon: $8.25

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4) Tanya from The White Lotus

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What you need: You may not have Tanya’s inherited fortune, but you likely have some of her signature items in your closet, such as a beach coverup, sunglasses, heels, a suitcase, and a silky scarf.

5) Eleven from Stranger Things

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What you need: A pink dress, a jean jacket, and a blonde wig. Use your Eleven costume as an excuse to eat your friend’s waffles. 

 

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Price on Amazon: $21+

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Price on Amazon: $11.61

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Price on Amazon: $10+

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6) Joel From The Last of Us

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What you need: If this is our only chance to get closer to Pedro Pascal, then so be it. Don his look with brown boots, a backpack, a green jacket, and a plaid shirt.

7) Joy from Inside Out

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What you need: You’ll be sure to lift everyone’s spirits with this costume. Make it happen with a green dress and blue hair dye.

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Price on Amazon: $19.89+

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Price on Amazon: $8.26+

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8) Ariana Grande’s ‘Dangerous Woman’ look 

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What you need: Feel like a ‘Dangerous Woman’ in this Ariana Grande-inspired look. Wear a black bunny mask, a little black dress, and black gloves.

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Price on Amazon: $14.50+

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Price on Amazon: $6.99+

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*First Published: Oct 19, 2016, 3:18 pm CDT