Forget affordable Halloween [1] costumes — we're giving you downright cheap ones. We scoured discount and dollar stores to find costume ideas that will cost no more than four quarters. All you need is a few items from your closet and one of these items to create an incredible outfit. Check out all the thrifty options.
Bandana
Paisley Bandanas [5] ($1)
Costumes: Rosie the Riveter, train conductor, pirate
Mustaches
Self-Adhesive Artificial Mustaches [6] ($1)
Costumes: Mario, Charlie Chaplin
Ninja Hood
Ninja hood [7] ($1)
Hair Color
Temporary Comb-In Hair Color [8] ($1)
Costumes: Sadness from Inside Out, Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, or troll dolls
Leaves
Polyester Maple Leaves [9] ($1)
Hero Mask
Superhero Mask [10] ($1)
Costumes: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, robber
Streamers
Crepe Streamers [11] ($1)
Costumes: Mummy, jellyfish
Glasses
Reading Glasses [12] ($1)
Costumes: Tina Belcher from Bob's Burgers, Liz Lemon, Velma from Scooby-Doo
Sleeping Mask
Sleep Mask [13] ($1)
Costume: Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's
Tie
Professional Tie [14] ($1)
Costumes: Men in Black, the Blues Brothers
Crown
Princess Tiara [15] ($1)
Costumes: Princess Peach, Disney princesses
Wings
Glittered Wings [16] ($1)
Costumes: Tooth fairy, angel, Tinker Bell
Tutu
Dress-Up Skirt [17] ($1)
Costumes: Unicorn, ballerina
Costumes: Cher from Clueless, flapper, saloon girl
Sparkly Sunglasses
Glittery Party Glasses [20] ($1)
Costumes: Elton John, '70s hippies
Dinosaur Hat
Dinosaur Hat [21] ($1)
Cowboy Hat
Cowboy Hat [22] ($1)
Costumes: Cowgirl, Woody from Toy Story
Pom-Poms
Metallic Pom-Poms [23] ($1)