With Halloween costs jumping to an average of $72! A online shopping expert Michelle Madhok offer’s these tips on how to combine items already found in the home with affordable accessories to take the “scary†out of costume shopping for all ages
Here are a few of Michelle’s suggestions:
- Mom: Pan Am Stewardess
- You Have:Â A business suit and a carry-on suitcase or bowling bag
- Buy: Airplane Hat ($12.99)Â
- Tip:Â Go online and print out the Pan Am logo and adhere it to your bag.
- Dad: Dog the Bounty Hunter
- You Have:Â Â Black pants, a tank top and black sunglasses
- Buy: Super Mullet Blonde Wig, ($17.49) Handcuffs ($5) and Sheriff Badge ($1.49)
- Tip:Â If your wife has any leather accessories, add them on to really get into the character.
- Kid: Gordon Ramsay
- You Have:Â White t-shirt and jeans
- Buy: Chef Hat and Apron Set ($12.99)
- Tip:Â Have fun speaking (and yelling) with an accent all night.
- Kid: Wizard of Oz Tin Man
- You Have: Aluminum foil
- Buy: Tin Man’s Heart, ($6.49) Hat ($2.49) and Metal Mania Silver Makeup ($15.99)
- Tip: You can also accessorize this costume with an axe by wrapping a spatula in aluminum foil.
Happy Halloween!
