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7 simple DIY equations for totally nailing your Halloween costume this year

Coming up with a great costume has never been this simple.
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It’s the week before Halloween and you don’t have a costume. What do you do?

A. Panic

B. Get creative!

Option B? Us too.

Get crafty by combining thrifty clothing plus brand new Halloween accessories, finessing them with a bit of DIY flair, and creating a unique, fun costume that your friends will talk about for years to come. At Value Village, choose from brand new costumes, wigs, makeup and accessories plus quality preloved clothing in all styles and sizes to make your look complete.

Astronaut + Plant = _____________

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ANSWER: You’re a spaceman biologist marooned on Mars. Show up to the party solo, a lone plant in tow. Will you make it home? We’re rooting for you, man!

Warrior Queen + Baby Dragon = _____________

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ANSWER: Dragon Mama to the rescue! It’s tough work being a mom and trying to claim the iron throne – especially when all of your babies breathe fire. Pro tip: carry around some bottles and pacifiers.

Tweeter + Butterfly Wings = _____________

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ANSWER: Social Butterfly. Flit your way about the party, snapping pics and posting them to all your favorite accounts. #halloweenwin

'80s New Waver + Moose Man = _____________

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ANSWER: Combine the glasses, colorful vest, and keyboard with the animal suit, wolf shirt, and antlers to become an '80’s Party Animal – destined to make any Halloween party rock.

Post-Apocalyptic Archer + Leopard = _____________

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ANSWER: Transform yourself into a “Hunger Cat” – a re-imagined heroine with feline features. Battle your way to the candy bowl with a few simple swaps – like cat ears, spotted tights, a leather jacket, and bow with arrows. May the odds be ever in your favor.

Boxer + Leis = _____________

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ANSWER: Hawaiian Punch – a simple play on words can be achieved by combing the gloves and robe from the boxer costume with a few brightly colored leis. Grass skirt and coconut bra are optional.

Zombie + Zombie + Zombie = ____________

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ANSWER: A Zombie Apocalypse! Assemble your friends and get dressed up like zombies – think torn, dirty clothes, and lots of fake blood – and go walking the streets to bring your favorite show to life. Or is it death?

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