We’re back again with one of our favorite Halloween traditions — thrifting our costumes with Northside Neighborhood House (NNH).
Whether you’re last-minute planning or want to go the DIY route for this year’s costume, try shopping secondhand to support local + create a unique look you wouldn’t be able to find at Spirit Halloween.
Here are some costumes City Editors Haley and Kristen were able to piece together from NNH’s Red Bank location.
Bonus: For more inspo, check out parts one and two of our series + make sure to stop by NNH’s other locations in NorthShore and Soddy-Daisy for more finds.
1990s look (Think: “Clueless” or “10 Things I Hate About You”)
- We found: A plaid dress, jean jacket, bucket hat + CD
- You add: A CD player, sunglasses + hair clips
Martini
- We found: A red hat (for the olive), a green skirt, a white shirt + a glass
- You add: A friend dressed as an espresso martini for a couple’s costume.
Minnie Mouse
- We found: A red polka dot shirt, black skirt + black heels
- You add: A hat or headband with ears + tights
Beetlejuice
- We found: A black and white striped shirt, skirt + a striped neck tie
- You add: A green wig + makeup
Glinda
- We found: A pink dress + pink heels
- You add: A crown + wand
Elphaba
- We found: A black dress + black boots
- You add: A hat + green body paint
Bonus: Glinda + Elphaba would be a great couple’s costume + you can keep your outfits to wear to the premiere of the film in November.
