10 Creative Costume Ideas for Halloween

If you're trying to come up with some creative ideas for this Halloween then check out this list of ten costume ideas that you can create from things from your own closet or a trip to your local thrift store. With a little creative imagination, you can bring these Halloween costumes to life without breaking your budget!

1.) Nerd - A pair of polyester pants that are just above the ankle, white socks and a white short sleeved shirt do the trick to pull off this costume. Accent with a pocket protector, taped up rimmed glasses and a slicked back hair to finish off the look.

2.) Bag Lady - A quick trip to the closet is all you need for the perfect bag lady Halloween costume! Layers of clothing, scarves around the neck, knee socks and tennis shoes are the main pieces to creating this costume. Top off the look by wearing a hat with a flower and gloves with the fingers cut out. A tote bag can also compliment the look while at the same time giving you a place to stash your Halloween loot!

3.) Bride - This classic Halloween costume is a cinch to pull off with a white dress and veil, some delicate gloves and a fake diamond. For a scary spin on the classic bride costume, add some fake blood and use a bouquet of dead flowers!

4.) Cowboy - Everyone wants to be a cowboy and you can pull this costume together in a matter of minutes with a pair of jeans, a plaid shirt, a cowboy hat and a pair of boots! Don't forget to add a toy gun, lasso, and a bandanna to your cowboy's costume ensemble!

5.) Cowgirl - A fringed skirt, bandanna, boots and a hat create the perfect cowgirl Halloween costume! Compliment the look with a stick pony and a lasso for a more authentic feel!

6.) Doctor - A pair of scrubs can make the perfect Halloween costume when complimented by a stethoscope, and a doctor's cap. A doctor bag can also make the perfect accessory to collect your Halloween goodies!

7.) Princess - Dust off that old formal dress and put it to use to create the perfect princess Halloween costume! Accessorize with a wand, crown, and lots of jewelry to set the look off completely.

8.) Rich Old Woman - An old wig, some rhinestone jewelry, a long dress and a fur wrap can be combined to create the perfect costume idea. Accent the costume with gloves, a purse and some hose to add some more feel!

9.) Old Man - Some baggy pants, suspenders, and a white t-shirt with a button down shirt layered over it can make a great old man costume! Use wigs, make-up, and even some extra padding to complete this Halloween costume idea.

10.) Nun - A black choir robe or graduation gown is all you need for this costume idea. Use additional black material to create a hat to go along with the costume creation.

A great Halloween costume is easy to create and doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Whether you're dressing up your kids for a night of Trick-or-Treating, or trying to come up with a costume idea for yourself, use a little creative imagination and your Halloween costume idea will be spook-tacular!