Greetings! What are you doing for Halloween? I have a party to go to this Saturday. My costume? I'll be a 70s disco chick. I have an old afro I wore to a Studio 54 party last year and a sexy maxi dress. I need to run out and get some medallions so Pam Grier will be asking ME where I shop.
What about you? I have some ideas for Frugalista-style costumes that pamper your bank accounts. I did a segment recently for WTVJ NBC-6 here in South Florida and had a bash.
1) Go as a job seeker. Wear an old suit from your closet. Tape a pink slip of paper to a "Hello, My Name Is" sticker that you can buy from an office warehouse store for about $4.97.
2) Go as 70s disco queen! You can either buy a ready-made outfit from a place like Party City or you can hit up thrift or vintage stores for discount bell bottoms. Wear your hair in a flip or buy and afro from a beauty supply store for about $25.
3) Go as Sasha Fierce. A leotard will run you about $15. Throw on some heels, fake eye lashes and put on a fake bling ring. You can get the fake bling rings for about $2.99 in the wedding section of costume/party shops.
*As if* these tips aren't enough, check out my blog homie, Bargain Babe. She held a contest for most affordable costume.
What are you wearing for Halloween? How much will your costume cost?
great ideas! i'm going to a 70's themed party in a few more weeks for a friend's birthday party. i didn't think about wearing a maxi dress- i have plenty of those, so i think i'll wear that with my afro puffs, lol.
Posted by: Niki Cheapskate aka The Cheap Chica | October 27, 2009 at 01:15 PM
This is so awful, but in an attempt to go cheap, my husband has convinced both my children to be ghosts for Halloween. He then found a pack of Twin sheets on sale at Target for $6. So, when you add up two sheets, a pair of scissors and two children, you'll get two ghosts.
I'm going to cut the eye holes tomorrow, and make sure the fitted sheet (once I cut off the elastic) fits over my two-year-old.
Posted by: Rasheeda | October 27, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Nat Nat . . . How about this one . . . 70s basketball star . . .
- Short shorts a la Magic Johnson in '79
- Extra "schmedium" tank top/jersey
- Knee high 3 ring socks
- Chuck Taylors or old school Nike Dunks
- Headband
- Goggles a la' Kurt Rambis and James Worthy
http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0902/lakers.historical.photos/images/kurt-rambis.jpg
http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0905/nuggets.lakers.1985.playoffs/images/james-worthy(2).jpg
Posted by: JD | October 27, 2009 at 02:35 PM
I am probably gonna be Urkel. Thanks to Jaleel White that costume is cheap and instantly recognizable at the same time. In fact I can't think of one thing I don't already have - including the name.
Posted by: Steve | October 27, 2009 at 04:03 PM
@Niki: Ohh, afro puffs...I wonder if I can part my fro wig? You inspire, also!
@Rasheeda: The hubby took it old school! $3 for the two costumes? High five! BOO!
@JD: HAHAHAHAHAHA! Me likey!
@Steve: Aw, so perfect. You have the glasses, too? Um...Do you wear them everyday or just for "special occasions?" Did I ASK that (said in Urkel voice)?
Posted by: The Frugalista Files | October 27, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Natalie, You look Pam Grier Groovy!
Posted by: Ananda Leeke | October 27, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Actually I DO have the glasses already. I still have the military issue glasses I got in the desert years ago. Have you ever seen a pair? They used to call 'em BCGs - Birth Control Glasses. I just need to find them and add some tape. And I have to agree with Ananda, you look great in that afro!
Posted by: Steve | October 29, 2009 at 08:48 AM