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5 Fun and Fab DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

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On a budget but LOVE Halloween?  Want something more creative than a store-bought costume?  Here are five fun DIY Halloween costume ideas you can make for cheap!
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Peacock

A plate covered in feathers, a decorated bra, some tulle and boy shorts = a very proud peacock!

 
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Life's Too Short to Hide Your Colors!
Arsimus Deluxe Peacock Feather Bra Top
 
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Shake a Tail Feather
Piokio 30pcs Natural Peacock & Pheasant Feathers
 
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Boy shorts make a great cover
SUPRNOWA Boy Cut Low Rise Booty Shorts
 
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Cut strips to make the skirt
LEREATI Royal Blue Organza Ribbon 3/4in x 50yd
 
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Bonus if you want Dr. Suess style hair with your peacock: pipe cleaners and blue hair spray!
Blue Hair Spray

Tweety Bird

This was so easy and one of the most popular Halloween costumes I ever made!  Tweety bird beanie/cap with yellow tank/tutu and add some legwarmers and gloves!

 
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Make yourself into the cutest Tweety Halloween has ever seen!
Looney Tunes Adult Cable Knit Beanie with Tweety
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Zombie Girl Scout

She doesn't care if you want to eat her cookies; she wants to eat your brain!

 
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Get a true authentic sash on the official site or try Goodwill.  I grabbed a green piece of fabric and made my own!
Uniforms - Insignia List and Placement
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It's all in the skort…
Green Skort
 
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Get a shirt you don't mind getting a little bloody...
Women's White Tops, Blouses & Shirts
 
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makeup ideas
Zombie Makeup
 
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Don't scare yourself!
Easy Zombie Makeup Tutorial
 
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Isn't she lovely?
Add some braids for an extra cute zombie!
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Miraculous - Stormy Weather

This is a fun costume to throw together - you can put more into it depending on your preference and budget!

 
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Alwayb be prepared… for Stormy Weather
Purple Umbrella For Girls
 
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dress or shirt and skirt…
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shirt options…
Light Purple Puff Sleeve Top
 
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skirt options…
Purple Skirt
 
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silver boots for the full official look!
Women's Silver Boots
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The gloves make the lightning!
Silver Gloves
 
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Makeup ideas for the storm
Pin by Mimzie Creations on Ladybug and cat noir | Miraculous ladybug movie, Anime cosplay makeup, Cute makeup
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Black Swan

This is great for last minute or just want something simple but not too generic!  It's like a black cat for those who want something more unique.

 
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Black bustier - most like a true ballerina tutu top.
Black Bustier Tops & Corsets
 
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add the puffy tulle bottom and your stage ready, swan!
Black Tutu
 
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don't forget your headpiece!
Black Swan Headpiece
 
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makeup
How to Do Black Swan Makeup - HogoNext
 
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If you want to go all out, paint a pair of pointe shoes black.  Ask at a ballet studio or company if anyone has an old pair they're throwing out anyway - save yourself some $$!
Pointe Shoes