Halloween Costume Ideas?

Question: Halloween Costume Ideas?

"I need ideas for a Halloween costume. Costumes are so expensive. What kinds of costumes can I make myself?"

Answer: Halloween costume ideas are easy to come by here at About.com. Whether you want a costume for you or your dog, most are easy to make without spending much money.

Need help? Ask Rain on Facebook and post photos of your costumes!

Costume How-To's and Ideas

Hot Costumes This Year:

• The Great Gatsby Flapper
• Miley Cyrus VMA Costume
• Mayhem from Allstate Commercials
• Star Trek Crew
• Katy Perry
• Catwoman
• Poison Ivy

• Miley Cyrus VMA Costume
• Lady Gaga
• Katy Perry
• Amy Winehouse
• Michael Jackson
• Snooki and the cast of Jersey Shore
• Marilyn Monroe

• Bella Swan
• Corpse Bride Costume
• Avatar Na'Vi Costume
• Edward Cullen
• Harry Potter Costumes
• Catwoman
• Poison Ivy
• Rainbow Brite
• Strawberry Shortcake
• DIY Rapunzel Costume
• More Character Costumes to Make

Classic Halloween Costumes:

• Zombie Couple or Group
• Vampire Costume
• Maiden or Wench Costume
• Gypsy Fortune Teller Costume
• Princess Costume
• Women's Pirate Costume
• Make a Fairy Costume
• Ballerina
• 70's Disco Costume
• 20's Flapper
• French Maid
• Ninja
• Cavewoman
• Angel
• More Classic Costumes to Make

Costume Accessories:

• Make a Mini Mad Hatter Top Hat
• Halloween Jewelry to Make
• Yarn Hair Pieces
• Make a Flowered Barrette
• Turn Chopsticks into Hair Sticks
• Catwoman Mask
• Make a Fake Mustache
• Make a Fake Beard
• Harry Potter Glasses
• Make a Hooded Cape
• Fairy Wings
• Dragon Wings
• Yarn Wig
• Paper Mache Mask
• Ninja Mask
• More Costume Accessories to Make

Makeup and Face Painting:

• 8 Fake Blood Recipes
• Zombie Gore
• Kitty Face
• Spiderman
• Classic Witch
• Skull Face
• Make Latex Wounds Look Real
• Expert Halloween Makeup Tips and Tricks
• More Makeup and Face Paint Tutorials

Sexy Costumes for Women:

• The Great Gatsby Flapper
• Miley Cyrus VMA Costume
• Rosalie Cullen Costume
• Hot Vampire
• Catwoman
• French Maid
• Sexy Fairy
• Playboy Bunny
• Amy Winehouse
• Katy Perry
• Lady Gaga
• Avatar Na'Vi Costume
• Costumes for Redheads
• More Sexy Costumes to Make

• Edward Cullen
• Ninja
• Hot Vampire
• Jack Sparrow
• Ninja
• Harry Potter
• Captain Kirk
• Staples Easy Button
• Mayhem from Allstate Commercials
• More Guy Costumes to Make
• Jedi Knight

• White Trash Costume
• Bad Angel
• Cavewoman Costume
• Jersey Shore Girl
• Man Costume for Women

• Old MacDonald and Barnyard Animals
• Star Trek Crew
• Rainbow Brite and the Color Kids

• Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke
• Edward and Bella Cullen
• Ron and Hermione
• Corpse Bride and Groom

Get LIVE costume help from DIY Expert, Rain Blanken on Twitter: @DIY_Fashion and upload your costume photos on Facebook!