Halloween. Halloween is coming up soon, and it's my favorite time of year. As a cosplayer, finding a costume is one of the best parts. Buying costumes too expensive? Can't find the costume you want in a store? I thought I would share some tips to creating a costume!

1. Second Hand Store Are A Goldmine

Thrift shops, Goodwill, take your pick. You never know what you can find in one. For my last costume, I walked in a Goodwill and walked out 20 minutes later with everything I needed and only paid 17 dollars. You never know what you'll be able to find.

Here's what 20 minutes in a Goodwill got me, imagine what you could find!

2. Be Okay With Imperfection

A lot of people get really frustrated when their costume doesn't look exactly like the character or item they were trying to copy. It's okay, it doesn't need to be exact. Just make what you can, and that's perfect enough! :D

3. Be Creative

While everything in your costume does not need to be perfect, don't be afraid in being creative! The brown gloves that are in the picture above were originally camouflage. I couldn't find brown gloves, so I sat and painted them until they looked right! Don't be afraid to alter and try new things to make what you want. You may just find a new skill!