New costumes, new accessories, new makeup - Halloween revolves around all things new. While it may be fun, purchasing new outfits year-in, year-out in the name of a single soirée is undeniably wasteful. Sure, it makes for a great Instagram post.
In the long run however, it’s far from being sustainable. Plus, it can be a lot of effort to throw together an outfit for one night and one night only, especially when you know it won't see the light of day again. Our solution? Investing in a rewearable Halloween costume.
The most sustainable items we own are the ones already housed in our wardrobes. So, if you’re up for it, a touch of upcycling can result in a brilliantly unique Halloween costume. Take a pair of scissors to an old pyjama tee and hey presto, you have fashioned Regina George’s iconic cut-out top from Mean Girls Alternatively, why not treat yourself to a new LBD in time for autumn? Not only is it a necessary indulgence, but it's your sartorial ticket to a memorable Princess Diana or Audrey Hepburn cosplay moment.
It’s surprisingly simple to opt for an outfit other than a plastic-packed Amazon offering. It’s also the perfect excuse to invest in a luxury piece you’ve been pining after. MORE: We ranked Heidi Klum's best Halloween costumes of all time RELATED: Jenna Ortega's Beetlejuice wardrobe is a lesson in emo-chic dressing Discover the best items of clothing that can double up as fabulously freaky Halloween costumes.
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