Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes

Just a few ideas I had for Halloween costumes:

Gypsy (for girls)
Items Needed:
White oversized shirt, long colored skirt, a belt, blush, plastic bead necklaces, and ribbons (for hair).

Find a white shirt that would be just a little big on your child and a long colored skirt. Put the belt around the waist, covering the tail of the shirt. Pull hair back in a ponytail using colored ribbons, and use just a little blush on the cheeks. Use plastic bead necklaces found at the dollar store or Walmart.

Ghost (for girls or boys)
Items Needed:
White top and pants, or a sheet with a hole cut in it for the head to go through
baby powder
brown eyeshadow or face paint
white gloves or mittens

Put a little bit of baby powder in your child's hair (being careful not to get in eyes), and use brown eyeshadow or face paint just below the eyes to give a "dead, ghostly" look.

Little Red Riding Hood (for girls)
Items Needed:
Red or White Dress
Red or White Jacket (if available)
Pink Blush
Pink lipstick
4 ponytail holders
Wicker basket

Use a little blush and lipstick for the face, and if your child's hair is long enough, put hair in braided piggy tails. Have her carry a wicker basket for candy.

*if you don't have some of the clothing items, you may be able to find them at a thrift store

I also found a website that has some original ideas for costumes. You can view it here.