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5 Easy Halloween Costumes

Because honestly, I have $4.86 in my checking account right now.

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5 Easy Halloween Costumes

It's that time of year again, ladies and gentlemen. Halloween is just around the corner and you know what that means: trying to find inexpensive costumes because we are just too poor for halloween store's prices. Whether you are just your average poor college kid looking to dress up for some type of party, or your average adult looking to look outrageous with your kids, you've come to the right place. Here are 5 costume ideas that definitely will not break the bank.

1. The Cat

This is probably the easiest and most basic of them all. Go to the dollar store and grab a pair of cat ears and go on your merry way. Dress in all black, slap them on your head, and you're ready to party...I mean trick-or-treat.

2. The Frat Boy

Somewhere along the lines of your friends, I'm sure you know someone that has a button down shirt, a Vineyard Vines baseball hat, and some Sperry's. Be cautious though, do not get anything on the clothes of your pals because this could really lead to some ruined friendships.

3. The Dad

So if you are anything like me, you are going to go as a dad for Halloween. Grab the greatest Hawaiian shirt you can find, a #1 dad hat, and some high white socks and you have yourself a dad outfit. For an added touch, grab a fishing license for the hat and some type of neat watch for all of your dad needs. And to really make the part, make sure you tell some dad-jokes to go along with the whole persona.

4. A Fruit

I know what you are probably thinking, how does one become a fruit for halloween? So, first off you decide what kind of fruit you want to be. (Pineapples and strawberries are my favorite.) You get a t-shirt of your choice that is the same color as your favorite fruit and then when you are feeling some type of crafty way, make a headpiece (probably out of used construction paper) and you are set! (let's be honest, you only need that headpiece for pictures anyway.

5. Some Sort of Sporty Human Being

You may be a dad trying to break out those shorts that are just a smidgen too tight from your glory days, or you are a poor college student just trying to wear your Jordan basketball jersey for shits and giggles. Either way this is a very easy costume to pull off. You literally just need some type of jersey or t-shirt, appropriate pants, and some sporty shoes and you are set. For an added bonus if you are feeling really extra, cover yourself in sweatbands...you know for a little added flare.

For a lot of this stuff you can easily go to Goodwill or SalVal to pick up these special pieces for your costume. It won't break your bank and it's for a good cause so choose wisely.

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