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Halloween – Looking for Something Different This Year ?

Halloween Costume

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Looking for Something Different This Year? Wishing to buy a new costume for this Halloween? This is a nice decision. Halloween costume shopping is very much fun too. Believe me or not, the best place to go shop for amazing Halloween costumes is on the internet. E-shopping has been very successful for the past few years on the eve of Halloween. Today, you will find loads of retailers on the internet, each with their own unique collection of costumes. There are online stores in every price category. Another good part of e-shopping is that you are saved from all that hassle of driving to the stores all day and still not getting what you want. Plus, online stores are usually on sale and clearance discounts.

On the contrary, local stores are a headache to shop at. You drive to the stores; you waste your time and yet, come back disappointed. Also, there is seldom any variety. Their collection is no match for that of online stores. However, one benefit of buying from the local store is the satisfaction of taking home exactly what you saw, detailed inspection and easier refund or exchange than that through the internet. Local stores still, usually, have an adequate variety of auxiliary accessories such as masks, makeup, wigs, and props. One more thing, if you are paranoid about sizes and measurements, then local stores should be preferred over online stores.

Buy or Rent Halloween Costume

Buying a second-hand costume can also be an option. Finalize a costume idea, decide the item pieces you will need to assemble into your costume idea and then look for each piece at different places. You can find a piece from a friend, relative or your neighbor absolutely free of cost. Otherwise, you have thrift stores, backyard or garage sales, flea markets, clearance sales or auction sites to look at for. When buying used items, they should be thoroughly inspected for any unacceptable defects. Get as many detailed photos of the item as possible. Try and get a refund guarantee too. For one time use, secondhand Halloween costumes can work like a charm.

You can even rent a costume. Many local stores offer to rent of costumes at cheap prices. Renting makes sense because the costume is probably for one-time use. At times, you have to put a deposit equal to the buying price of the costume and when you return it, you get your deposit back after having the rental charge being deducted. Charge for renting depends upon the duration you kept the costume for. But during the Halloween season, the percentage might be a bit higher than usual.

As told earlier, online stores often feature clearance sales. You can buy a costume in the clearance sale at incredibly low prices and then resell it after the event. In this way, you can regain a considerable amount that you spent on buying that costume.

Homemade

You can make your own costume if you are good with thread and needles. If stitching is your hobby, you will, in fact, enjoy making your own costume. Showing off the costume, you’re made with your own hands will give you such a nice feeling that others cannot imagine. The praise your costume will get will be priceless to you. All it takes is a bit of creativity and dedication. But those who are not experienced with needles are strongly discouraged to try and make their own costume; it will be a disaster and a waste of time.

In case you are good with needles and plan to make your own costume, here is a step by step procedure. Idealize your costume. Now, see if you have everything it takes to make that costume, in your house. If no, make a list and get arrange those things before moving on. Now draw a sketch of the costume you intend to create. Apply the divide and conquer rule and start stitching. Pay attention to the level of detail; it matters a lot. The quality of stitching will decide the comfort level of your costume. Don’t take the factor of comfort for granted; you do not want to spoil your mood on the eve of Halloween by wearing irregularly stitched or extra tight outfits. When stitching, leave margins for future adjustments. Try being original so that when you wear the costume, you make sure that you stand out from the crowd and gather most of the admiration in the party.

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