If you're planning to make your own Halloween costumes, that's a great idea! Under one condition: The condition, of course, is that you're good at that kind of thing. If you're handy with crafts, and have the ability to visualize a creation and actually bring it to life, then making a them from scratch is the best idea for you.
The rest of us, however, aren't so handy with a sewing machine or quite frankly, with making things in general (That is, making things besides a big mess and an ugly costume.) The end result is often little more than a wish that you had just decided to buy Halloween costumes instead of making them, so we've put together this buying guide for anyone who is looking for some tips to buy Halloween costumes that will still be unique.
Of course, you don't want to show up on Halloween in the same costume as somebody else, I mean, what if theirs is better than yours? The first tip if you're looking to buy Halloween costumes is to mix and match. This will ensure that you don't show up in the same store-bought costume as someone else. Don't be afraid to be creative, just because you want to buy Halloween costumes that doesn't mean you can't stand out and it also doesn't mean that you can't incorporate some creativity. Have fun with it, those are always the best costumes.
Okay, so mixing and matching, that's a great start, but what's next? You might be wondering where is the best place to buy Halloween costumes? The two default options are local shops, or online. The advantage to local shops is that you can try it on first, but these are Halloween costumes we're talking about, not wedding dresses, and they are generally very forgiving as far as sizing goes, so is it really worth paying a lot extra to pick it up locally? Also as you get closer and closer to the big day, the selection will become less and less, whereas online shops generally tend to have great selections all year-round.
You'll be rewarded for not waiting to the last minute to buy Halloween costumes, since ordering online is a great way to save money but it can take a few days to arrive. There are some great local costume shops that are well-stocked all year-round, as opposed to most stores which only carry costumes as a seasonal item. Again, you'll pay a premium for this selection, which you can avoid paying by shopping for a costume online. Online stores will always have a huge selection year-round, and often the best prices as well.
When you're browsing through a huge selection, and you also mix and match a little bit, it's not hard to buy Halloween costumes that will be unique and memorable. You'll be able to either pass down the extra accessories, or use them in other costumes for years to come so having a "Halloween Box" like we do in my home, where we collect all the odds and ends that make up costumes, can be a great idea. This is especially true if you have children who enjoy playing dress-up all year, not just at Halloween.
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