Inexpensive Halloween Costumes: From Richard Simmons to Gypsies

Are you looking for inexpensive, but fun and unique ideas for Halloween? Look no further, as I can guarantee you will find something you love if you simply read on.

If you're going as a group, have everyone dress up (from head to toe) in a single color, each individual wearing a different color (i.e. one person wearing all red, one wearing all blue, someone else wearing all green, etc.) line up in any variety you wish, and go as a bar graph!

Have a baby, or know someone who does? Borrow their pacifier or bottle, grab a blankey, and here's the best part - an excuse to wear pajamas! Go as a baby, make sure to include lots of belts of cry's, and to make sure you ask for your pacifier or bottle!

This next idea could work for a group, or a single costumer. Dress in all black from head to toe. On top of your clothing wear a slip or a full length night gown. Grab a piece of paper and write down a Freudian slip (i.e. ego, id, etc.) and go as a Freudian slip. If you go as a group, you each can write down different Freudian slips.

Grab your high-top chuck all-stars, your tube socks, mesh shorts and mesh top, and most certainly don't forget your sweat bands, and go door to door as Richard Simmons.

If you're female, dress yourself in one of your longer skirts, and layer a few shirts on top. In addition, make sure to wear lots of scarves around your waist, your hair, etc. Top your outfit off with lots of dangly jewelry such as bracelets, tons of necklaces, large hoop earrings, etc. Make sure to wear lots of heavy and bold make up - and you've got yourself a gypsy costume!

If you're really in a rut, you can go back to the basics, and grab a white sheet, cut out two holes for your eyes, and go as a ghost. Don't forget to say BOO!

To be silly, grab a bunch of maps, your mom's favorite fanny pack, and a visor to wear on your head, a t-shirt or sweatshirt that has a tourist spot on it, jeans and some tennis shoes. Wear a camera around your neck, and go as a tourist!

Know someone who recently graduated? Ask to borrow their cap and gown. Find a piece of paper, roll it up and tie it off with a piece of red ribbon and you have yourself a graduate costume!

Whatever you may be doing for the big night, Halloween can be a fun yet frugal holiday!