Jennifer Panchi| Goodwill NYNJ Staff
Halloween is an exhilarating and fun holiday. Many wait all year for this one day to dress up in crazy costumes, but sometimes these costumes can hurt your wallet some going up to $100+. Here are some cool and affordable Halloween costumes.
- Rosie the Riveter
In recent years this costume has gained massive popularity. Rosie the Riveter was a pioneer during WWII as she represented the millions of women who work in factories during the time. A bandana and a denim top and bottom combination and call it a day.
2. Marilyn Monroe
A fashion icon, Marilyn Monroe became a global film actress through her “blonde bombshell” characters. A mid-length halter dress and are lip is all you need to pull this look together.
3. Holly Golightly
This character became a fashion icon with the LBD. All you need is a little black dress and some pearls to complete the look.
4. Frida Kahlo
With her unapologetic personality, this artist became well known not only for her art but her unique look. All you need is a maxi skirt of your choice, an off-the-shoulder floral top to recreate this iconic look.
5. Carmen Miranda
Recreate the Carmen Miranda look by pairing a maxi skirt, a floral top, and a headpiece.
6. Wednesday Adams
Dark and unapologetic, who doesn’t love the iconic look of Wednesday Adams? All you need is a white bottom down top and an LBD. Tie everything together by putting your hair in some braids.
7. Cher from Clueless
This 90’s teenage movie queen gave us all the iconic looks we wished we rocked. All you need is a fun checkered print skirt and blazer combo.
8. Spice Girls
This 90’s pop groups were known for their crazy styles! Grab your closest girlfriends and recreate your favorite spice girl look.
9. Elle Woods
All things pink! Elle Woods was not your typical law student. For all, you girly girls this costume is perfect for you. Anything pink will work!
10. Serena and Blair from Gossip Girl
These two stylish bff’s had some iconic looks all throughout the series.