Cheap Fancy Dress Costumes Ideas

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By Marchesa

Each year people struggle to find the perfect Fancy Dress Costumes. There are many to choose from, however, the most elaborate costumes are usually quite expensive. Most people do not want to spend a great deal of money on a fancy dress - Halloween costume that they will wear one time. One can be quite creative these days without spending too much money.

There are many ideas for cheap fancy dress costumes from which to choose. You can really stretch your money if you create your own costume and you will have great fun adding your own unique style. This is a fantastic way to add your own personality to the costume. You can create costumes for the entire family or you can purchase costumes at many discount retailers and stil save money.

Costumes for Kids

Costumes for kids are relatively cheap and you will find many online or at discount stores. Kids Fancy Dress Costumes are easy to make if you are on a tight budget. Otherwise, you will be able to find many fun costumes at very affordable prices.

Boys' Costumes

Harry Potter costumes are still one of the most popular among young boys. You can actually purchase a Harry Potter scarf, round rim glasses and complete the outfit from your child’s existing wardrobe. You can also visit a retailer that sells inexpensive school robes to create the look of the robes worn at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Star Wars characters are still very popular among kids. You will find costumes of all the characters at very affordable prices. You can easily create a Jedi Knight Costume buy purchasing an inexpensive light saver, boots, beige tunic, brown trousers and wide brown belt. Your child may already have the trousers and a pair of boots to complete this costume. 

Superhero Fancy Dress costumes are always popular and continue to be a favorite costume for boys. Batman and Robin costumes are always fun and the Joker from the Dark Knight is very popular. Superman and Spiderman are also great costumes and all of them are very inexpensive. 

Girls' Costumes

Many girls want to dress up as their favorite singer or actor and you can create cheap Girls Fancy Dress Costumes from items that are already in their closet. Finish up with hair and makeup and you will have created a costume for next to nothing. Princess costumes are also very inexpensive to create if your child has a satin party dress from a previous event. You can purchase a tiara and jewels at any discount toy store to complete the look. If you prefer to purchase one instead, there are a great number of princess costumes available at bargain prices.

How about an awesome Superhero fancy dress costume for girls. Wonder woman, Supergirl and Bat Girl are very popular among young girls. You can easily create these costumes without spending a great deal of money; however, you may find they are very inexpensive to purchase.

Ladies' Costumes

Cheap Ladies Fancy Dress Costumes are east to create and you can add your own unique style. A Witch costume is by far the easiest to create. You can use one of your favorite black dresses that you have in your closet along with black boots or black spike heels. Purchase a cheap Witch's hat and paint your nails black or red. Be bold and creative with your makeup, grab a broom and you are ready to go. 

You can create many Women’s Fancy Dress costumes with items that you currently have in your closet. Women do not like to throw away shoes or clothes. You may be in possession of fantastic costume material right in your own closet, or maybe in boxes in the attic. If you happen to have a pair of old platform shoes in your closet, you can create a fun 70s Fancy Dress costume. You can add a miniskirt or pair of hot pants and step into the 1970s. Even though hippies are most associated with the 1960s, their fashion continued during the 1970s. You can create a great costume with items that you probably saved over the years. Shop for a peace sign necklace, funky bead necklaces and bracelets and you will have a look that is all about peace and love. 

Plus Size Costumes

Don't despair if you're are not a size "000" a great striking option for a Plus Size Fancy Dress costume is a 1920's Flapper dress. The dress is very flattering and you can find a great one that is affordable, perhaps at a vintage or used clothes outlet. You can also look for a very long necklace to accent the dress and a jeweled hair clip to complete the look.

Another very flattering and sexy look is a Red She Devil costume.  This is a fun and playful look that is created with a red pitch fork and matching horns. You can purchase and inexpensive red body suit and add a red miniskirt to create a devilish look for very little money. Add a pair of red boots or your favorite red high heels to complete this costume.  

Fright Costumes

If you're really in the mood for a scary costume, then try a Prom Nightmare costume. If you have a dress that you have not worn in years, you can smear fake blood all over it and purchase a rubber toy butcher knife to create this look. You can smear the fake blood on your arms, neck and hair. Purchase a very light face makeup, red lipstick, heavy eyeliner and create a frightful face. You do not have to worry about the fake blood staining your hair since it will wash out easily.


With a bit of ingenuity you can create a cheap fancy dress costume to fit any budget. If you are not the creative type, you will be able to find many costumes that will not cost a great deal of money. There are many local retailers that have affordable lines of costumes. You will also be able to find many online retailers that have fantastic deals and offer free or reduced shipping. A Halloween party or Masquerade is about having a great time and enjoying yourself. The costume you choose does not have to be expensive and above all, it should be simply be fun.

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