Spend your cash on candy instead! These easy-to-pull-off costumes cost less than a movie date.
Rosie the Riveter
You probably wear that chambray shirt weekly anyway, so why not turn it into a costume?
Red bandana, $2.49, Party City stores.
Butterfly Princess
It might not be the most original costume, but it’s still the most popular. Every little girl we know wants to be a princess for Halloween. Really. Every. Little. Girl.
Girl’s butterfly princess costume, $10.50, Target stores.
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Spiderman
Because Spidey never goes out of style. And your kid probably loved his latest movie.
Spider-Man child Halloween costume, $11.97, Walmart stores.
(See also: 10 sexy Halloween costume ideas)
Lady Gaga
Just add your craziest shoes.
Lady Gaga costume, $25, JC Penney stores.
Yoda
Indulge your love of Star Wars before he’s too old to protest.
Yoda costume 2T-4T, $16.15, Target stores.
















