If you’re like me, you have a tendency to wait until the very last second to decide what you’re going to be for Halloween. And when it comes to spending money on a costume, there is a long list of things I’d much rather buy. 🙂 The following costumes are not only extremely clever, but they’re either free or nearly free and can be thrown together in a matter of minutes.
Welcome to the best of both worlds when it comes to this year’s Halloween festivities. Check them out:
Nudist on Strike
This may take the cake when it comes to easy, free costume ideas. I can’t think of a more frugal costume than this.
Materials: Paper or cardboard and tape.

50 Shades of Grey
Materials: Black t-shirt, grey paint samples, tape or glue.

Source: cklwilliam
The 1% and the 99%
Materials: Dressy clothes, hippie clothes, iPad/iPhone, cardboard, string.

Source: fratis
Wilson from Home Improvement
Materials: Plaid shirt, hat, popsicle sticks, glue.

Source: d1woodbury
Black Eyed Peas
Materials: T-shirts, duct tape and black paint or liquid makeup.

Source: davethemanreed
Ghost
Lastly, we’ve included this classic – which is perhaps the easiest one of all, but still surprisingly spooky.
Materials: White sheet, scissors, markers (optional).









