Halloween is approaching faster than the days are growing shorter, and all around the country, adults are buying costumes, spending more than they should. And it’s not just for the children, either. According to this article, adults spend more money on their own costumes than their kids’. Although many cosplayers, who see Halloween as another day in their life, may scoff at people buying pre-made costumes, many newbie cosplayers will be joining them by ordering their cosplays online, making them pay hundreds of dollars for a cheaply made costume with an unreliable shipping time.
This year, whether for a cosplay or a one-time Halloween costume, try to make one on your own. You don’t have to be a master tailor or a sewing maniac; think of an effective costume that would be simple to do. Shop for materials at thrift stores such as Goodwill or online, and then use paints and dyes to make it shine. Twenty dollar shoes soon become three dollars, and a dress that would cost $50 can be bought for $5. Don’t be afraid to take risks and find out what works or what does not. Be creative with how you make your costumes, and soon you’ll be thinking like a pro cosplayer, and your costumes will be less on your wallet and will carry more value to you than you can imagine.
AdamCon 