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DIY Halloween costume ideas for various budgets and ages
Various DIY Halloween costume ideas are available for different age groups and budgets. For teenagers, suggestions include character-based looks such as Sally and Lightning McQueen from Cars, Minions, or cereal brand characters. Duo options like Fire and Ice are also noted.
Adults can utilize budget-friendly or thrifted items to create classic costumes such as ghosts, vampires, witches, or scarecrows. Pop culture and era-specific themes include 80s workout instructors, Rosie the Riveter, flappers, and Greek gods. Creative and humorous options include a human disco ball or a 'cereal killer' pun costume.