Thrift Store or Closet Costumes
Create wonderful costumes using clothing and other items you either have in your closet right now or can easily find at a local thrift or second-hand store.
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Check out all of these creative costumes made from items bought from a thrift store or found in your own closet. Great for Halloween or anytime!
Check out all of these creative costumes made from items bought from a thrift store or found in your own closet. Great for Halloween or anytime!
Artist Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like an artist!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like an artist!
Babe or Chick Magnet Halloween Costume
Follow the directions submitted by Jacquie from CA and you can dress up as a babe or chick magnet.
Follow the directions submitted by Jacquie from CA and you can dress up as a babe or chick magnet.
Barbie Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume submitted by Stephanie Munson.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume submitted by Stephanie Munson.
Basket Of Laundry Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a basket full of dirty laundry!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a basket full of dirty laundry!
Beggar Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Omar Chunchi and you can dress up as a beggar.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Omar Chunchi and you can dress up as a beggar.
Biker Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by kuntrygrl94 and you can dress up as a biker.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by kuntrygrl94 and you can dress up as a biker.
Bride of Frankenstein
A great thrift store costume created by Melissa Kipp.
A great thrift store costume created by Melissa Kipp.
Brownie Girl Scout Costume
See a photo of a Brownie girl scout Costume sent in by Lori Curtis.
See a photo of a Brownie girl scout Costume sent in by Lori Curtis.
Captain Pirate Costume
Lahia Chabert shares these instructions so you can make your own fancy pirate costume for little or nothing.
Lahia Chabert shares these instructions so you can make your own fancy pirate costume for little or nothing.
Car Crash Victim Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume shared by Lulu, follow the directions and you can dress up as a car crash victim.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume shared by Lulu, follow the directions and you can dress up as a car crash victim.
Cardiac Arrest Costume
Find out how to make this creative Halloween costume for a couple, follow these directions submitted by Michelle and you and a friend can dress up as a 'cardiac arrest'.[
Find out how to make this creative Halloween costume for a couple, follow these directions submitted by Michelle and you and a friend can dress up as a 'cardiac arrest'.[
Christmas Tree
Here is a unique costume idea, shared by Melissa Kipp.
Here is a unique costume idea, shared by Melissa Kipp.
Cinderella
There was some sewing involved with making this costume, but it is amazing what you can create out of one of those bride maids dresses hanging in your closet!
There was some sewing involved with making this costume, but it is amazing what you can create out of one of those bride maids dresses hanging in your closet!
Cousin It Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as Cousin It from the Addams Family! This idea was shared by Medel from Arizona.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as Cousin It from the Addams Family! This idea was shared by Medel from Arizona.
Crashing Witch Costume
See a photo of a Witch costume sent in by K. Sexton.
See a photo of a Witch costume sent in by K. Sexton.
Dalmation Puppy
Who could resist this cute puppy costume shared by Jerri!
Who could resist this cute puppy costume shared by Jerri!
Dancing With the Stars Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Lucy R. and you can dress up as someone dancing with the stars.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Lucy R. and you can dress up as someone dancing with the stars.
Danny Phantom Halloween Costume
Follow these directions submitted by Shelley Battistoni and your child can dress up as Danny Phantom.
Follow these directions submitted by Shelley Battistoni and your child can dress up as Danny Phantom.
Dead Barbie Halloween Costume
Follow these directions submitted by Meg and you can dress up as a dead Barbie.
Follow these directions submitted by Meg and you can dress up as a dead Barbie.
Deer's Revenge Costume
A perfect costume for a hunter!
A perfect costume for a hunter!
Flower Garden Costume
See a photo of a flower garden Halloween costume made by Jennifer from PA.
See a photo of a flower garden Halloween costume made by Jennifer from PA.
Frank-Einstein Costume
See a photo of a Frank-Einstein Costume sent in by Chuck Holmgreen from GA.
See a photo of a Frank-Einstein Costume sent in by Chuck Holmgreen from GA.
Frosty the Snowman
A cute and simple costume shared by Alison Voiles.
A cute and simple costume shared by Alison Voiles.
Funny, Old Lady
Here is an fun costume idea shared by Snogirl, along with a great photo! With some old clothes and a few other supplies, you can become a Comical Granny this Halloween.
Here is an fun costume idea shared by Snogirl, along with a great photo! With some old clothes and a few other supplies, you can become a Comical Granny this Halloween.
Geeky Science Nerd Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. This idea was shared by Samie Crister.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. This idea was shared by Samie Crister.
Ghostbusters Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume shared by Joel from Michigan.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume shared by Joel from Michigan.
Girlfriend of Frankenstein Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Lexa and you can dress up as Frankenstein's girlfriend.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Lexa and you can dress up as Frankenstein's girlfriend.
Glamorous Zombie Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as a glamorous mummy! This idea was shared by Kelsie Mitchell.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as a glamorous mummy! This idea was shared by Kelsie Mitchell.
Gothic Chick Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Lauren and you can dress up as a gothic chick.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Lauren and you can dress up as a gothic chick.
Gypsy or Fortune Teller Costume
Follow these directions submitted by Lori Curtis and you can dress up as a Gypsy or Fortune Teller.
Follow these directions submitted by Lori Curtis and you can dress up as a Gypsy or Fortune Teller.
Hairball Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions and you can dress up as a hairball.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions and you can dress up as a hairball.
Happy Camper Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions and you can dress up as a happy camper.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions and you can dress up as a happy camper.
Harry Potter Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like Harry Potter!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like Harry Potter!
Hillbilly Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as a hillbilly! This idea was shared by Ashley from TN.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as a hillbilly! This idea was shared by Ashley from TN.
Hippie Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. This idea was shared by Xavier.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. This idea was shared by Xavier.
Hula Dancer Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a hula dancer!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a hula dancer!
Mad Scientist Costume
Lahia Chabert shares these instructions so you can make your own mad scientist or mad doctor costume.
Lahia Chabert shares these instructions so you can make your own mad scientist or mad doctor costume.
Magician Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a magician and don't forget the rabbit!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a magician and don't forget the rabbit!
Marie Antoinnette Costume
Jill McDonald shares her ideas and photo of this terrific costume!
Jill McDonald shares her ideas and photo of this terrific costume!
Mario Halloween Costume
'Applejuice' shares these suggestions for making a Mario costume (from the Mario Brother's Video games, etc).[
'Applejuice' shares these suggestions for making a Mario costume (from the Mario Brother's Video games, etc).[
Medusa Costume Photo
See a photo of a medusa costume sent in by K. Sexton.
See a photo of a medusa costume sent in by K. Sexton.
Miss America Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative costume, dress up as Miss America!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative costume, dress up as Miss America!
Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head Costume
Become Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head this Halloween with this easy to make costume.
Become Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head this Halloween with this easy to make costume.
Mother Natue Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as mother nature!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as mother nature!
Movie Star Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Tiffany and you can dress up as a movie star.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow these directions submitted by Tiffany and you can dress up as a movie star.
Nerdy Computer Bug Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like a nerd!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like a nerd!
Night and Day Costumes
Find out how to make these simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Ms. Shawn and you and a friend or family member can dress up as night and day.
Find out how to make these simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Ms. Shawn and you and a friend or family member can dress up as night and day.
Old Man or Woman Costume
Dress up as a old person using these costume ideas.
Dress up as a old person using these costume ideas.
Pair of Blue Jeans Costume
Jill Ellison shares a suggestion for making a comical Halloween costume.
Jill Ellison shares a suggestion for making a comical Halloween costume.
Pencil Face Halloween Costume
Connie Garcia shared this unique costume idea... That will teach her to run with a sharp pencil!
Connie Garcia shared this unique costume idea... That will teach her to run with a sharp pencil!
Pop Star Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions shared by Emily and dress up as a pop star.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions shared by Emily and dress up as a pop star.
Princess Costume
See a photo of a princess costume sent in by Anita White.
See a photo of a princess costume sent in by Anita White.
Pumpkin Head Scarecrow Costume
See a photo of a Pumpkin Head Scarecrow costume sent in by K. Sexton.
See a photo of a Pumpkin Head Scarecrow costume sent in by K. Sexton.
Puppy Halloween Costume
This was a fun baby costume! When my son crawled, the tail actually wagged!
This was a fun baby costume! When my son crawled, the tail actually wagged!
Retired Victoria Secret Model Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Mary Hull and you can dress up as a retired Victoria Secret model.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Mary Hull and you can dress up as a retired Victoria Secret model.
Retro Scarecrow Costume
Become a retro scarecrow this Halloween with this easy to make costume idea shared by Zoe Hornick in California.
Become a retro scarecrow this Halloween with this easy to make costume idea shared by Zoe Hornick in California.
Scarecrow Costume
Dress up as a screcrow for your next Halloween or harvest party!
Dress up as a screcrow for your next Halloween or harvest party!
Scarecrow Costume
See a photo of a Scarecrow Halloween costume made by Bobbye Barthe.
See a photo of a Scarecrow Halloween costume made by Bobbye Barthe.
Scary Fairy Costume
Laura from Georgia sent in this new twist on a costume classic.
Laura from Georgia sent in this new twist on a costume classic.
Shark Attack Victim Costume
It is easy to create this Halloween costume. Find out how you can dress up like a shark attack victim.
It is easy to create this Halloween costume. Find out how you can dress up like a shark attack victim.
Smartie Pants Halloween Costume
Follow the directions submitted by Roxie from CA and you can dress up as a smartie pants.
Follow the directions submitted by Roxie from CA and you can dress up as a smartie pants.
Tourist Halloween Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a tourist!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a tourist!
Upper and Lower G.I. Costume
Follow these directions submitted by Robert Boston II and you and a partner can dress up as an Upper and Lower G.I.
Follow these directions submitted by Robert Boston II and you and a partner can dress up as an Upper and Lower G.I.
Veronica the Fortune Teller Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Veronica and you can dress up as Veronica the fortune teller.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Veronica and you can dress up as Veronica the fortune teller.
Veterinarian Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Meg and you can dress up as a veterinarian.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Meg and you can dress up as a veterinarian.
Waitress Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Alex and you can dress up as a waitress.
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions submitted by Alex and you can dress up as a waitress.
Wolf or Werewolf Costume
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, JENEE99 explains how her son dressed up as a werewolf!
Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, JENEE99 explains how her son dressed up as a werewolf!