Boo! Spooky season has snuck up on us. But the scariest part? The commercialization of Halloween. Between single-use polyester costumes and overpriced props, October 31st can bleed your bank account dry.
This year, we are rejecting the overpriced plastic. We have rounded up the best cheap Halloween costumes and makeup looks that are easy, creative, and shockingly budget-friendly. Whether you are hitting a party or trick-or-treating, here is how to dress for less.
Pop Culture Costumes (The 2025 Edit)
1. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
The Eras Tour has become its own aesthetic universe. The "Show Girl" look is in. Think sequin dresses, cowboy boots, and a bold red lip.
How to hack it: You likely have a sparkly dress from a past New Year's Eve. If not, use our exclusive MeetVoucher VIP scheme to get a discount at boohoo or ASOS.
Couple Idea: Team up as the "Travis & Taylor" dynamic—one in sequins, one in an NFL shirt (check Sports Direct for cheap jerseys).
2. The "Brat" Aesthetic (Charli XCX)
If 2024/25 had a color, it was lime green. Channel your inner "Brat." It is messy, chaotic, and cheap. Smudged liner, a white tank top, and anything neon green. It’s low effort, high impact.
3. Wednesday Addams
Following the massive success of the Netflix show, Goth Glam is timeless.
The Kit: Pale foundation, braided hair, and an all-black outfit. Add a detachable white collar (cheap on Amazon) to a black sweater you already own. It’s chic and requires zero sewing.
4. Princess Leia
A white dress, a belt, and the iconic hair buns. If you want to stay warm, a white jumper dress from H&M (£27.99) works perfectly. It’s a costume you can dismantle and wear to work the next week.
Makeup Magic: No Costume Required
Sometimes, the face is the costume. Use YouTube tutorials to master these looks and wear all black clothes.
The Vampire (Dracula x Vogue)
Cold, grey contouring, dark red lips, and smudged liner. It’s high-fashion undead. Skip the cheap fake teeth and focus on the skin texture.
The Mad Hatter
Chaotic and colorful. Layer mismatched eyeshadows (orange and blue) and tease your hair. It’s about clashing colors, not precision.
Prom Queen Gone Wrong
Full glam makeup—lashes, gloss, contour—ruined by a tube of fake blood. Wear an old formal dress and a DIY sash. It’s tragic, cinematic, and cheap.
Kim Possible
Not makeup heavy, but iconic. Black crop top, green cargo trousers (New Look, £15), and a utility belt. Comfy, cool, and zero face paint required.
Exclusive Savings for DIY-ers
If you need to buy supplies, use these codes from MeetVoucher to save:
- Sports Direct: Get a £5 Amazon voucher with orders over £40 (Great for jerseys/sporty costumes).
- New Look: Look for 25% off specific lines for cargo pants and boots.
- H&M: Essential basics for layering often have multi-buy deals.
Happy Haunting!