I am really not into Halloween for many reasons, but I do LOVE to dress up. I always have enjoyed dressing up. I love to participate in the dressing up for causes or parties (recently did an 80's party). I was the kid that loved spirit week, this included my short stint as a teacher in which I regularly participated in dressing up. In fact I enjoy giving a good dress up laugh for those who need it. Sooooo, if you have not gotten your kids costumes yet, or you are looking to fill your kids dress up closet I have a few ideas and deals on places where you can get good costumes pretty cheap. I also love to dress up my children.
First, stalk Etsy for some good ideas. You can also look on Pintrest for ideas that you can make on your own pretty easily. As always, I suggest you google image search the name of the costume you are looking for too. You never know what some cleaver person has come up with. There is no need to reinvent the wheel here, take several ideas and create your own unique look. Here is where I insert the By CeeCee store! There you will find many tutus and other fantastic accessories for your little one's costume.
Second, there are some really good last minute costume deals out there right now and face it sometimes it is cheaper to buy a ready made costume rather than buy all the supplies you may need to create one. Right now Buy Costumes.Com is offering 15% off plus free shipping and some of their costumes are marked even cheaper with additional savings. Today only Party City online is having an extra 20% off plus free ground shipping. Costume Discounters is offering 15% off a $30 purchase. They also do price matching and will give an extra 20% off the lowest price you find AND they do free exchanges! There are so many online stores that are offering great deals right now.
I also suggest looking at consignment stores and thrift stores, they seem to have a large selection of costumes at this time of year. My youngest is going to be a very cute ladybug in a costume I found at a sale in August for $5. I also recommend asking the other parents in your child's playgroup. I'm sure everyone has an several costumes they may be willing to trade, borrow or sell. When looking for costumes I always try to see what I have that I can make work.......although with a child who seems to have strong opinions I don't always have a workable fireman outfit on hand.......although I am thinking I have things I can use to make it work (a roll of reflective yellow tape is in my future!!). The challenge I have now is convincing him not to change his mind :)
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