5 stores to visit to create a Halloween costume

Making your own Halloween costume will likely save you money and may give you a better costume. Check out a few of these stores for constructing your own Halloween costume.

• You have undoubtedly been to a vintage clothing store and seen items on racks that you could never imagine anyone wears. These items are perfect for constructing your own Halloween costume.
• Go in with a few options in mind for outfits because you will undoubtedly see some sort of Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat someone gave away that reminds you of a character in an obscure cult movie you have always wanted to dress up as. These stores include the for-profit vintage stores, as well as charitable stores.

• Whether you're a teenager or not these stores can be critical for homemade Halloween costume success. Why? They are packed with accessories and relatively inexpensive make-up. There are several options for both aspects of a costume at these types of stores for inexpensive prices. Imagine that you need a forearm load of rings for a costume or quality eyeliner to create the goth look that completes your costume. A trip to one of these stores will have to be made.

• For crafty costume makers who know how to use a sewing machine, cut fabric in straight lines and make miracles with glue or glitter, head to the nearest arts and craft store to you.
• Here is everything necessary for a quality homemade costume, assuming you have a plan in mind already. If you don't, the costume may look a little ridiculous; of course, that could be exactly the look you want to create for a spooky evening out.

• Sporting goods stores are surprisingly helpful for accessorizing certain costumes. Say you need a glowing hula hoop for a Burning Man outfit, or a hat with no logos on it to pretend you're a pop star like Miley Cyrus. A sporting goods store will be just the place get these fantastic items and won't be crowded with other Halloween shoppers.

• Check out one or all of the above stores to craft the perfect costume. Then, once you have collected your homemade costume materials, sneak into the local costume store for all the little items you couldn't make yourself or find anywhere else. Voila, you have a one-of-a-kind outfit to dazzle your friends and family. It is time to get your scare on.