One Wig, Three Slays: Halloween Costume Hacks For The Budget Fashionista

GIRL! Halloween is right around the corner. Are you ready?! By this time last year, you not only had a game plan for which costume to wear to each party, you even had a few tricks up your sleeve. But this year, you’re drawing a blank and have exhausted your discretionary funds…and you’re absolutely not touching your savings. Well, you’re in luck because ESSENCE has you covered with styling tips and costume hacks that don’t have scary prices! Check out the video below to discover how you can create six different costume options with two different wigs and then keep scrolling for a complete break down on how to shop your own closet (along with a few discount stores) to complete each look and get you ready for the big night. 1^stWig Option, “Icy Blonde Bob” Look 1, X-Men’s Storm –Silver Bob Wig, $15, partycity.com –White Contact Lenses, $24, myscaryeyes.com –Corset Lace-Up Bodysuit, $40, shop.guess.com –Quilted Faux-Leather Jacket, $60, shop.guess.com –Adult’s Opera Gloves, $17.40, orientaltrading.com –Gold & Pearl Statement Earrings, $10, us.asos.com Look 2, Reindeer Games –Antler Headband, $11, amazon.com –Face Painting Kit, $14, amazon.com –Faux Fur Vest, $40, target.com Look 3, Sexy Kitten –Black Cat Ears, $10, etsy.com –Choker Necklace, $10, target.com –Corset Lace-Up Bodysuit, $40, shop.guess.com –Adult’s Opera Gloves, $17.40, orientaltrading.com –Gold & Pearl Statement Earrings, $10, us.asos.com   2^ndWig Option, “Flowing Purple Tresses” Look 1, Wicked Witch –‘Sexy Bewitched’ Costume w/accessories, $43, yandy.com Look 2, Not-So-Little Mermaid –‘Alluring Sea Siren’ Costume with accessories, $88, yandy.com Look 3, Black Girl Magic Unicorn –Unicorn Horn Headband, $3, dhgate.com –Oversized Faux Fur Jacket, $90, missguidedus.com