Halloween’s almost here, and you and your date have a costume party to go to, and no idea what to wear (and no cash besides). Now what? Get creative, that’s what, and we can help. Here are some couples costume ideas, on the cheap:
Red States and Blue States: One of you dresses head to toe in red, and writes the names of traditionally “red” states in fabric pen on your clothing (or just pins printed-out state names onto yourself), while the other does the same with an all blue ensemble.
Total Cost: $0-$20 (don’t have head to toe red and/or blue? One word: Goodwill).
Amy Winehouse and hubby Blake Fielder-Civil: Some heavy eyeliner, a black beehive wig (available at Target, WalMart, etc. in the Halloween section), drawn on tattoos, and dirty ballet flats for her; a stretched out tank top, messy hair, and black eye for him. Possibly a pair of handcuffs, for good measure. Voila.
Total Cost: $5-$15
Laundry and Static Cling: One of you cuts the bottom out of a cheap laundry basket and fastens it over the shoulders with clothesline, and fills with a few light laundry items; the other wears dark clothing and pins dryer sheets all over (a teased up crazy hairdo will heighten the effect).
Total Cost: $0-$10
