No one likes spending a bunch of money for one single night, right? But if you think it's worth it, then you do you! And especially since there won't be huge parties or trick-or-treating this year because of the COVID pandemic, a low-key, inexpensive costume you can wear at home might be all you need. You can DIY them, shop smart for some good deals, or just get creative with clothes you already have in your closet. As long as you have some Halloween makeup , basic craft supplies, and some extra time OK, in some cases, maybe a lot of time , you got this! Here, 63 cheap costume ideas to get you into the crafty Halloween spirit.

Picking just one halloween costume can feel like an impossible task, especially when there are soooo many fun ideas out there. Do you want to scare all of the young trick-or-treaters this year with a horrifying look or do you wanna show off some skin in a body-hugging onesie? If you're leaning towards the latter, then I say go for it.

My best friend and I have always called each other Thing 1 and Thing 2. This Luke Skywalker costume took some time to make, but I am very proud how it turned out and made on a budget. I won a costume contest at a local bar and received tons of attention with many compliments!