Consumers are scrambling to find a fantastic look on a last-minute budget for Halloween. The National Retail Federation expects people will spend a record $10.6 billion, up from $10.1 billion in 2021. Among Halloween celebrants, 67 percent plan to buy candy, 51 percent plan to purchase decorations, and 47 percent will get costumes.
And the candy crush of the holiday is real. According to the National Confectioner’s Association (NCA), in the eight weeks leading up to Halloween, Americans spend $4.6 billion on confectionary products. (On average, children in the U.S. consume 3,500 to 7,000 “candy” calories on Halloween.)
Those numbers can seem daunting for a single day, especially when watching the family budget. However, there are ways to keep the fun stylish and on budget.
Better Business Bureau recommends the following tips this Halloween:
Look around your home
Check your closet. There are probably hidden surprises to help you throw together a killer costume! Getting creative will not only help save money but will save space, too.
BBB President Judy Dollison recommends getting creative, “Raid the vintage jewelry box or use scarfs, old fabrics, and repurposed items. It may be less expensive to repaint something to fit a look than to buy it new – fabric paint works well.”
Rent a costume
If the idea of spending money on buying a costume isn’t quite appealing because you will only wear it once, consider renting. Renting a costume leaves room…
