Save Yourself Some Money With These 20 Cheap Halloween Costumes

The best part of Halloween: picking out a Halloween costume. The worst part of Halloween: realizing your great costume idea is going to cost way too much money to put together. While you may dream of walking into your Halloween party in a getup that would even make Heidi Klum jealous, it's possible that's just not in your budget this year. But have no fear, friends, because there are plenty of cheap costume ideas out there, and you may be able to find an awesome Halloween costume from your closet — with the help of a few inexpensive accessories.

Before you rush to the store to buy your Halloween attire, check out what materials you already have that could help create your look. If you have plenty of black clothing on hand, you could become anything from the Cat in the Hat to a Black Swan to Medusa, depending on your mood. If you already own these basic clothing items, then you won't have to spend any more than $25 on accessories in order to put together a winning last-minute costume. Here are some cheap Halloween costumes that are sure to be a hit.