DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Create with Finds from Goodwill

Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to get creative! Whether you’re dressing up for a costume party, trick-or-treating with the kids, or heading to a spooky event, Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties has everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume all without breaking the bank.

Shopping secondhand not only helps your wallet, but it also helps your community. Every purchase at Goodwill supports local job training and employment programs right here in Wayne and Holmes Counties. So, when you thrift your costume, you’re doing good and looking great!

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Why Shop Goodwill for Halloween?

When it comes to Halloween, Goodwill is your ultimate destination for DIY costumes and creative inspiration. Here’s why:

  • 🎃 Affordable – Build your costume for a fraction of retail prices.

  • 👻 Sustainable – Reuse and repurpose clothing and accessories instead of buying single-use costumes.

  • 🧙‍♀️ Unique – You’ll never show up wearing the same costume as someone else.

  • 💙 Community-focused – Every purchase funds programs that help people in your area gain job skills and independence.

Whether you’re putting together a funny, scary, or last-minute outfit, Goodwill makes it easy to bring your imagination to life.

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Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas from Goodwill

Need inspiration? Here are a few creative (and simple!) DIY costume ideas you can put together from items you’ll find at your local Goodwill store:

1. Classic 80s or 90s Throwback - Grab brightly colored windbreakers, high-waisted jeans, scrunchies, and oversized blazers. Add some funky sunglasses, and you’re ready to dance the night away to retro hits.

2. Cowboy or Cowgirl - Denim jeans, plaid shirts, and a pair of boots are all you need. Top it off with a hat from our accessories section, and you’re ready to ride into Halloween.

3. Wednesday Addams - A black dress, white collared shirt, and pigtail braids make this an easy and instantly recognizable costume. Add dark lipstick for an extra spooky touch.

4. Tourist - Hawaiian shirt, cargo shorts, sneakers, and a camera around your neck—bonus points for sunscreen on your nose and a map in your hand!

5. Mad Scientist - Look for a white button-down or lab coat, mix in rubber gloves, crazy hair, and a few plastic bottles for “science experiments.”

6. Scarecrow - Plaid shirt, overalls, and a floppy hat. Add a little face paint and some straw (or raffia) peeking out, and you’ve got a costume that’s both cute and classic.

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Don’t Forget Accessories!

At Goodwill, it’s all in the details. Browse our shelves for:

  • Wigs, hats, scarves, and belts

  • Costume jewelry

  • Makeup kits or face paint

  • Shoes to complete your look

You’ll be surprised how the perfect accessory can pull your whole costume together.

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Goodwill: Your One-Stop Halloween Shop

From DIY costumes to home décor and party props, your local Goodwill store has everything you need for a frightfully fun Halloween. And the best part? Every dollar you spend supports Goodwill’s mission to help people build skills, find jobs, and grow their independence.

So, before you head to a big-box store, stop by your nearest Goodwill of Wayne and Holmes Counties location. You’ll save money, help your community, and walk away with a costume that’s as unique as you are.

Happy Halloween from all of us at Goodwill!

Visit your nearest Goodwill store in Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, Loudonville, or Millersburg today and start thrifting your perfect Halloween costume. You’ll save money, get creative, and make a positive difference right here in our community. You’ll be amazed at what you can create when you let your imagination run wild!

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