Recreate These 18 Boo-tiful Costumes for Halloween 2024

Halloween is the best time of year to let your fashion creativity run wild – and what better way to do that than by crafting a standout costume with consignment store treasures? Not only is consignment an eco-friendly and wallet-friendly choice, but it also ensures you’ll have a one-of-a-kind costume no one else will be wearing. Plus, you can re-wear your consignment finds throughout the year, making them a sustainable choice for both you and the planet.

This year, whether you’re looking to recreate a trendy costume inspired by pop culture or stick to a Halloween classic, we’ve got you covered with easy ideas you can pull together from consignment store finds. Get ready to look boo-tiful for all your Halloween festivities!

Trendy Halloween Costumes for 2024

Beetlejuice

With the release of the new Beetlejuice movie, this costume will be all the rage this year. While a black-and-white striped blazer might be hard to find on consignment, you should be able to find a striped dress or shirt. Add a black tie, black boots, and lime green accessories, then finish off the undead look with pale face makeup, dark eye circles, and messy, green-dyed hair.  

The Olympics

Go for gold this Halloween with an Olympic-inspired look. Find a matching tracksuit at your local consignment store, and pair it with sneakers and sweatbands. Add flag accessories and a replica gold medal to show off your champion status.   

Fallout

For a post-apocalyptic Fallout costume, look for worn-in utility jackets, cargo pants, or jumpsuits. Accessorize with leather belts, gloves, and DIY gadgets. A little dirt or fake grime on your face will make it look like you just emerged from the vault.

Inside Out 2

Show your emotions – literally! Recreate your favorite emotion from Inside Out 2 with brightly colored consignment finds. Look for pieces that match that emotion’s color, like blue for Sadness, teal for Envy, or orange for Anxiety. Simple face paint and a colorful wig complete this easy look.

This is a fantastic group costume idea too! Gather your friends for a shopping weekend to hit all the consignment and thrift stores in your area to see what colorful pieces you can find! Don’t forget to check out Current Boutique online!

Bridgerton

Bridgerton is still a pop culture favorite, so why not go all out with a stunning Bridgerton look for Halloween? Channel the Regency era with a long, flowing gown from a consignment or thrift store. Add pearl accessories, elbow-length gloves, and a delicate headband. Finish with soft curls or an updo for a touch of old-world elegance. 

Emily in Paris 

With the newest season of Emily in Paris just out, expect lots of outfit recreations for Halloween. You can channel Emily with chic, Parisian-inspired pieces like berets, bold prints, and tailored blazers. Bright red lipstick and a playful attitude complete the Emily-vibe.

This costume is a great excuse to wear a bold, cute outfit for Halloween. If you’ve been toying with the idea of adding more prints and colors to your wardrobe, a Halloween costume is the perfect excuse to start exploring new styles.

Brat Green

Brat green is all the rage, so why not incorporate it in a stylish and sustainable costume? Scour your local consignment stores for brat green everything: dresses, jackets, blazers, skirts, shoes, and accessories. The fun part about this costume is the treasure hunt to find different neon green pieces. Finish the look with green eyeshadow or face paint to really embody the brat spirit.

Classic Halloween Costumes

Witch

A witch is an easy costume to recreate with a gorgeous little black dress from a consignment store. (Plus, you can rewear the LBD after Halloween, making it a great investment piece.) Accessorize with a pointy hat, broomstick, and dark makeup for a bewitching aesthetic. For a Wizard of Oz twist, go as the Wicked Witch of the West by adding green face paint, ruby slippers, and a “flying monkey” stuffed animal. 

Ghost

For a modern twist on the classic white-sheet costume, look for a flowy, white maxi dress at your local consignment store. Add ghostly face makeup or a veil over your face to amp up the ghoulish vibes.

Pumpkin 

All you’ll need is an orange dress or sweater for a cute pumpkin costume. Add black leggings and boots, then attach a jack-o-lantern face on the front. Add a green hat or headband to make it look like you’ve just been plucked from the pumpkin patch. 

Creepy clown

Create a creepy clown costume with mismatched, colorful pieces, such as oversized pants, bright suspenders, and a patterned shirt. Don’t forget a clown wig, red nose, and exaggerated makeup. For a scarier look, use bloody makeup and carry a fake knife prop.

Frankenstein’s Monster

This look is surprisingly easy to create from consignment store finds with just an oversized black blazer and bulky boots. Use face paint to recreate his iconic green skin and stitch marks, and buy fake bolts to glue on the sides of your neck. Pull your hair back into a bun, and you’re ready to go!

Black cat

Easily transform a little black dress (or a black top and leggings) into a black cat costume. Add a tail, ears, and cat-eye makeup, and draw on a cat nose and whiskers with black eyeliner. This simple, budget-friendly costume comes together quickly for a last-minute party.

Devil and Angel

Need a duo costume? You can’t go wrong with a devil and angel, and both looks are easy to pull off with consignment finds. For a devil costume, you can find a red dress or blouse on consignment; add devil horns, a pitchfork, and a bold red lip. For an angel, look for white dresses or robes and accessorize with a halo and wings.

Zombie

If you have old clothes you were thinking of throwing out, upcycle them into a zombie costume instead. Cut or rip the fabric to give it that distressed look, and stain your shirt with dirt or makeup to feel more apocalyptic. Use fake blood and pale makeup for that undeniably undead appearance. 

Pirate

Find a billowy white shirt on consignment and pair it with a vest, worn-in trousers, and knee-high boots for that pirate look. A bandana, eyepatch, and costume jewelry give an authentic touch, and a toy sword or prop parrot completes the swashbuckling look.

Disney Princesses

For a group costume, go as Disney princesses. Each princess has her own look, so find pieces that match your character. Look for a yellow dress for Belle, a blue one for Cinderella, or a purple blouse and green pants for Ariel. Have fun shopping at different consignment stores to find the perfect pieces! Don’t forget to accessorize with matching jewelry, like pearls for Ariel or rose floral prints for Belle.

Scarecrow

Create a scarecrow costume with thrifted overalls, a flannel shirt, and a straw hat. Use makeup to draw on a stitched mouth, and tuck a bit of hay into your sleeves and pockets for a farm-fresh feel.

Halloween 2024 Consignment Costumes

This Halloween, embrace the thrill of the hunt by sourcing your costume from a consignment store like Current Boutique. Whether you're going for a trendy, pop-culture-inspired look or a timeless classic, these outfits are a budget-friendly and sustainable way to celebrate spooky season. With creativity and savvy shopping, your costume is sure to turn heads (and maybe raise some spirits from the dead)! So, grab your shopping bag and start exploring Current Boutique—you never know what gems you’ll find!

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Beetlejuice, The Olympics, Fallout, Inside Out 2, Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Brat Green, Witch, Ghost, Pumpkin, Clown, Frankenstein, Black Cat, Devil and Angel, Zombie, Pirate, Disney Princess, Scarecrow