Frugal Halloween: Check your thrift store for new with tag costumes for kids & adults

halloween thrift store finds.jpgCheck your thrift store for new with tag Halloween costumes donated by major retailers after last year's clearance sales. Christie Dedman

I stopped by the

today and spotted a ton of new in the package and new with tag costumes for pets, babies, toddlers, kids and adults.

Most were scary but there were a number of cute costumes for those of you who aren't big on zombies, dracula and skeletons.

There were lots of Disney costumes, Mario and more -- all of the costumes were from Target.  (Donated from last year's clearance)

Prices were $5 or less.

Some of the more complicated or larger adult costumes were $10.  Regular price $30 to $60.

I spotted one used Pottery Barn Kids costume for $2 -- it was a cookie is size 2T.

Check your Goodwill, Salvation Army and others for Halloween costumes. Retailers donate clearance to thrift stores nationwide.

Tips for approaching a thrift store for Halloween costumes:

1. Plan your costume in advance.

2.  Look for accessories

3.  If your child wants to be a doctor, nurse, scientist look for scrubs and lab jackets.

4.  If you're going for scary and want to shred your clothing like a zombie head to the men's department and snag $1 or less dress shirts and ties.

5.  Call your location to confirm they do have an assortment of costumes.

6.  Also look in the household area for treat bags and decorations on the cheap.

cookie pbkids.jpgThrift store finds - cookie costume $2 Pottery Barn Kids - Christie Dedman
buzz lightyear adult costumes.jpgThrift store finds - Buzz Lightyear adult costume - Christie Dedman
minnie costume.jpgThrift store finds - Minnie Mouse costume - Christie Dedman
rocket costume.jpgThrift store finds - rocket costume - Christie Dedman
adult costumes.jpgThrift store finds for Halloween -- Christie Dedman

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