Goodwill Halloween Costumes to DIY

The fall season is the best time of the year. The leaves are changing, everything is pumpkin flavored, and one of the best holidays, Halloween, is right around the corner! If you’re like us, you’re already thinking about what crazy character you can dress up as this year. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind as you create your own Goodwill Halloween Costume DIY!

The best costumes don’t necessarily have to have the most pieces. A few items can lead to the costume of the year!

HIPPIE

For instance, if you want to travel back in time to Woodstock, a vintage dress paired with a fringed vest will get you close.  Add a pair of shades and a floral headband and you’ll be throwing up the peace sign as this year’s best hippie. 

PIRATE

Perhaps you’d rather sail the seas as a pirate.  No need to run to the big box costume store.  A pirate’s cap with an eye patch and sword along with a striped shirt and boots will have you ready to walk the plank.  No matter what you desire to be Goodwill has the necessary items to have you play the part.

PRINCESS

During the Halloween season, creativity is key!  As you walk through the aisles of your local Goodwill keep an open mind about what you might be able to create.  Where some see just a formal dress, others see a beautiful princess. Add a pair of high heels and tiara and you’ll be looking just like your favorite Disney princess for a fraction of the cost. 

NERD

Another costume option that is very cost effective would be a pair of glasses, a bow tie, plaid pants, and a pocket protector.  These few items from Goodwill would form a perfect nerd costume.  The amount of savings would leave the biggest number crunchers impressed.

Goodwill Halloween Savings

Speaking of cost, shopping for a Halloween costume at Goodwill will get you looking the part for much less. Typically Goodwill prices are 50-90% less than your traditional retailers. Saving money on your costume will help buy more treats for the big day! Find a Goodwill store near you and start saving today!

Donate It

Perhaps, you have a costume you’ve worn a few too many times and are looking to make a change this year.  There’s a reason you rocked it more than once!  Don’t just throw it away.  Consider donating the costume to your local Goodwill so someone else will have the chance to look as good.  By donating an old costume, you allow us to use our Halloween magic and bring it back to life.

Change a Life for GOOD

Regardless if you are purchasing items for that perfect costume or donating old costumes, you are making a difference in your community.  By purchasing or donating items you’re helping improve the lives of people with barriers to employment. People served by Goodwill are provided the skill-building programs and services needed to find and maintain employment.  If you would like to learn more about mission services offered in your community, visit our mission services page.

DON’T FORGET ROCCO

Lastly, Halloween should be a fun time for everyone in the family, including our furry friends.  Be sure to check out our ready-to-go costumes for them, too. Because, if we’re honest with ourselves, who doesn’t want to see a dog dressed up as a bee?

We, at Goodwill, wish you a fun and safe Halloween and look forward to seeing your good finds turn into great costumes! Share them with us by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram.