With Halloween quickly approaching, many couples are looking for a cheaper way to look spooky for the big night. Costumes bought from stores can easily be on the upwards of $100+, not including the accessories or shoes. As most people want to dress up with their significant other and have a good time, the cost can sometimes be a hindrance to how good their costume will look. Here are the top five do-it-yourself Halloween couple costumes on a budget!
1. Jim and Pam from "The Office"
This one is strictly for fans of the hit TV show, "The Office". Jim, Pam, and their relationship are necessary staples that make the show one to remember. Any fan of the sitcom knows just how cute Jim and Pam's relationship is, and also how easy this would be to do at home! Some simple khaki pants, a button-up shirt, a sweater, a skirt, and Pam's iconic Keds are all you need to build this duo. Average cost: free!
2. Dalmation Puppy and Fireman
This idea is super cute and simple! Of course, it works better if you have an actual fireman suit, but it can also be accomplished by a navy blue shirt and some red duct tape to make some DIY suspenders. For the female aspect of the costume, she could do an entirely white outfit or just a t-shirt with some black shorts. Black construction paper and tape would be needed to make the spots on her costume, and some rope to make a leash if you wanted to go that extra mile! Average cost: $5-$10 for tape and construction paper!
3. Deer and Hunter
This is a super fun costume, especially for hunters and their wives/girlfriends. With hunting season being at the same time as Halloween, items you would need for this costume should be at your local Walmart. Some face paint, camo gear (unless your significant other already has these items), and cardboard for antlers are all you would need for this costume! You can also spice this outfit up with a Nerf gun or tail for the deer. The average price for this costume: $10-$15.
4. Sports Player and Referee
Another cute and cheap option is the football player and the referee! Most guys have some kind of football jersey laying around the house and a referee jersey can be purchased at any sporting goods store. This costume is very versatile, playing off the idea that the jersey can be from any sports team, since all sports use referees. The average cost of this costume: $20-$30 (depending on if you have to go buy a jersey or the referee shirt).
5. Salt and Pepper
Last but not least, Salt and Pepper! This classic costume never goes out of style and is always a cute and simple idea. This is always a go-to for a cheap costume. If you do not want to go out and buy these costumes, some people have used white and black shirts with cut-outs of an "S" and a "P", and just taped them on to the shirts. This makes this costume option even cheaper! The average cost of this costume: $10-$15.
