Thrift Store and Recycled Costume Ideas

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!

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up like an artist!

Follow the directions submitted by Jacquie from CA and you can dress up as a babe or chick magnet.

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, dress up as a basket full of dirty laundry!

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 kuntrygrl94 and you can dress up as a biker.

Jenny describes how you can dress up as Audrey Hepburn.

A great thrift store costume created by Melissa Kipp.

See a photo of a Brownie girl scout Costume sent in by Lori Curtis.

Lahia Chabert shares these instructions so you can make your own fancy pirate costume for little or nothing.

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 creative Halloween costume for a couple, follow these directions submitted by Michelle and you and a friend can dress up as a 'cardiac arrest'.[

See a photo of Carmen Miranda and Chiquita banana Halloween costumes submitted by Katie.

Here is a unique costume idea, shared by Melissa Kipp.

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!

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.

See a photo of a Witch costume sent in by K. Sexton.

Who could resist this cute puppy costume shared by Jerri!

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.

Follow these directions submitted by Shelley Battistoni and your child can dress up as Danny Phantom.

Follow these directions submitted by Meg and you can dress up as a dead Barbie.

A perfect costume for a hunter!

See a photo of a flower garden Halloween costume made by Jennifer from PA.

See a photo of a Frank-Einstein Costume sent in by Chuck Holmgreen from GA.

A cute and simple costume shared by Alison Voiles.

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.

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 shared by Joel from Michigan.

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 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 these directions submitted by Lauren and you can dress up as a gothic chick.

Follow these directions submitted by Lori Curtis and you can dress up as a Gypsy or Fortune Teller.

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 happy camper.

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, 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. This idea was shared by Xavier.

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a hula dancer!

Follow these instructions and you can make your own mad scientist or mad doctor costume.

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a magician and don't forget the rabbit!

Jill McDonald shares her ideas and photo of this terrific costume!

'Applejuice' shares these suggestions for making a Mario costume (from the Mario Brother's Video games, etc).[

See a photo of a medusa costume sent in by K. Sexton.

Find out how to make this simple yet creative costume, dress up as Miss America!

Become Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head this Halloween with this easy to make costume.

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, follow the directions and you can dress up as mother nature!

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, dress up like a nerd!

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.

Dress up as a old person using these costume ideas.

Jill Ellison shares a suggestion for making a comical Halloween costume.

Connie Garcia shared this unique costume idea... That will teach her to run with a sharp pencil!

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume. Follow these directions shared by Emily and dress up as a pop star.

See a photo of a princess costume sent in by Anita White.

See a photo of a Pumpkin Head Scarecrow costume sent in by K. Sexton.

This was a fun baby costume! When my son crawled, the tail actually wagged!

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.

Become a retro scarecrow this Halloween with this easy to make costume idea shared by Zoe Hornick in California.

Dress up as a screcrow for your next Halloween or harvest party!

See a photo of a Scarecrow Halloween costume made by Bobbye Barthe.

Laura from Georgia sent in this new twist on a costume classic.

It is easy to create this Halloween costume. Find out how you can dress up like a shark attack victim.

Follow the directions submitted by Roxie from CA and you can dress up as a smartie pants.

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, dress up as a tourist!

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 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 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 Alex and you can dress up as a waitress.

Find out how to make this simple yet creative Halloween costume, JENEE99 explains how her son dressed up as a werewolf!