DIY Goodwill Halloween Costume & All Things Halloween
Find your one-of-a-kind costume at Goodwill - look good, save good, do good for your community!
At Goodwill, you can find the makings of incredible costumes and spooky decor for the entire family and save those dollars for your tricks and treats. PLUS, don't miss our Costume Challenge. From Oct. 1st through November 2nd, post a photo of your Costume made with Goodwill finds and tag us for a chance to win to tickets to Breakout Games and 4 Tickets to Zoo Knoxville!
Need help getting creative? Check out the costume generator for inspiration: goodwill.org/halloween for great ideas or ask your sales associate while shopping.
Here are some tips to get the most out of your shopping trip to Goodwill this month:
Five Tips to DIY Goodwill Crafted Costume & All Things Halloween
Tip #1: Make quick scan of the Goodwill Halloween Costume Generator. This is a great place to start. Click on Costume Themes at the top of the page. It gives you some great ideas and shows list of items needed for the costume. See what you may already have on the short costumes supply list. You can use this to plan and develop your Goodwill Shopping List.
Tip #2: Use a key piece you already own to start your Goodwill Crafted Costume. If you have no idea what you want to be for Halloween, you can pick an item you already own and build a costume from there in the generator. There is a section where you can create your own costume. You pick up to three items you already own in your closet from the list shown. Then, hit the “Generate Your Costume” Button. For example, pick your black dress. Then, use the generator to see what you need to pick up from your local Goodwill to go with the black dress you already own.
Tip #3: Spirited inspiration section helps if you are still need more ideas. This section shows you Goodwill Crafted Costumes from others! Steal their ideas and make them your own.
Tip 4#: Make it your own. Part of the fun of Halloween is dressing up and having fun creating a costume but, it is also about making your space at home feel festive. Look around your space for spots you would want to add a festive touch. Add these needed items to your Goodwill Shopping List so when you are out shopping for costumes items, you can pick up these as well.
Tip #5: Take all things Halloween to next level. Re-purpose and get crafty with items you can use around your home for Halloween decor. For example, pick up a mirror while out at Goodwill or some old books to create a creepy nook on a bookshelf or a spooky mirror in your foyer. Visit the DIY and How-To Section at goodwill.org/halloween to see step by step instructions on these and more Halloween projects.
You can find your closest Goodwill Store at http://locator.goodwill.org. Go shop! You’ll be helping people with barriers to employment in your own community get job training.
Now since you’re ready for Halloween, why not pose for a picture and show off your costume?
Enter the Goodwill Crafted Costume Contest! Send us your photo entry starting Oct. 1 - Nov. 2nd. Find all contest details here.
We can’t wait to see your Goodwill Costumes!