If you loveHalloween, you’ve probably been planning your 2021costumesince the minute Halloween ended last year.

This year, we recommend getting a little thrifty and DIY-ing your costume.

One of the best places to check for budget-friendly costume accessories is without doubt a thrift store.

Halloween costumes at a party

While it might sound obvious, venture to avoid items that are stained or damaged.

We also recommend giving your items a good sniff before buying them.

Opt for new shoes over second-hand ones

Going for aHalloween costumethat requires a specific pair of shoes?

Woman at a thrift store

According toBustle, sharing your makeup with others is a pretty bad idea.

In the case of makeup or really anything you put on your face cheaper isn’t always better.

Second-hand isn’t necessarily the way to go when it comes to waterproof-dependent items.

Shopping for shoes at the thrift store

Georgie from “It”