{"id":57462,"date":"2015-10-15T16:01:54","date_gmt":"2015-10-16T00:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/?p=57462"},"modified":"2024-12-10T23:57:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T07:57:06","slug":"affordable-halloween-costume-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/affordable-halloween-costume-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Halloween Costume Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s almost that time of year again, boys and ghouls! Here at Zenni, we\u2019ve gone on a witch-hunt to find clever Halloween costumes that won\u2019t break the bank. After all, you deserve spectacular style at a non-terrifying price. Each ensemble is built around one of our favorite frames, but have no fear\u2026 these eyewear treats don\u2019t come with any tricks! You can still enjoy our glasses even if your eyesight is perfect. We give you the option of ordering non-prescriptive lenses solely for that purpose.<\/p>\n

You can also check out the great pop culture costumes<\/a> we did last year as well\u2026 But before you go a-haunting, let\u2019s do a little shopping!<\/p>\n

Matt Murdock from Daredevil<\/em><\/h3>\n

Total Cost: $81.52 (or less)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Matt<\/p>\n

Netflix\u2019s Daredevil<\/em> series follows lawyer turned crime-fighter Matt Murdock as the Marvel superhero who lost his vision in a freak accident as a child. This costume is ideal because A.) Who doesn\u2019t want to be a superhero? and B. Several of these pieces make great additions to your work wardrobe. You\u2019ll need seven things to properly execute the iconic Daredevil look:<\/p>\n

1. Zenni Tinted Round Frames (#550021)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Zenni Tinted Round Frames<\/a>, $9.95<\/p>\n

These circular glasses are Matt\u2019s signature accessory, but only when they\u2019re tinted. To achieve the right level of shade, opt for an 80% purple tint on the lenses.<\/p>\n

2. Walking Stick<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"daredevil<\/p>\n

Walking Stick, $10.67<\/p>\n

This stick is made for walking\u2026 and perhaps fighting the occasional bad guy!<\/p>\n

3. Collared Shirt<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"murdoch<\/a><\/p>\n

Long Sleeve Shirt from GearBest,\u00a0$17.03<\/p>\n

The plaid detailing along the front gives this standard button-down shirt special powers.<\/p>\n

4. Slacks<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Murdoch<\/p>\n

Sammy Dress Straight Leg Cotton Pants, $11.48<\/p>\n

At such a great price, these khaki pants are a must-have. They\u2019ll help you look the part with or without a lawyer\u2019s salary.<\/p>\n

5. Tie<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dark Gray Solid Color Necktie, $5.95<\/p>\n

Every businessman\/superhero needs a classic necktie, and a charcoal gray hue makes this one a solid choice.<\/p>\n

6. Fake Blood<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Pint of Fake Blood at Party City, $7.95<\/p>\n

Fighting off evildoers is bound to get a little messy. This fake blood helps you look like you just won a brawl without needing to throw any punches.<\/p>\n

7. Daredevil T-Shirt<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Daredevil Costume T-Shirt, $18.49<\/p>\n

Make it official by layering this basic t-shirt underneath your button-down shirt and tie for a hint of Daredevil\u2019s signature red costume.<\/p>\n

Sadness from Inside Out<\/em><\/h3>\n

Total Cost: $122.22 (or less)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Sadness<\/a><\/p>\n

Sadness is one of the many voices inside little Riley\u2019s head in this heartwarming 2015 Pixar film. While she may let her tears flow freely, Sadness is wise enough to know a good deal when she sees one without suffering buyer\u2019s remorse.<\/p>\n

1. Zenni Round Frame Glasses (#830021)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"round<\/a><\/p>\n

Zenni Acetate Full-Rim Frames<\/a>, $19<\/p>\n

Our large round frames are perfect for capturing Sadness\u2019 captivating but melancholy stare.<\/p>\n

2. Blue Shoes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Keds Champion Eyelet Sneaker, $35<\/p>\n

These comfy sneakers are ideal for trick-or-treating, and they basically go with everything<\/em> in your closet.<\/p>\n

3. Blue Face Paint<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jet Blue Face Paint, $6.24<\/p>\n

Sadness is a true-blue friend, so paint your face accordingly.<\/p>\n

4. Blue Wig<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"blue<\/p>\n

Party City Blue Bob Wig, $16.99<\/p>\n

Mimic Sadness\u2019 chic blue bob with this eye-catching (and affordable) wig!<\/p>\n

5. Blue Sweater<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

L.L.Bean Double L\u00ae Cable Turtleneck Sweater, $44.99<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going to buy a cozy turtleneck, choose one that you\u2019ll wear all winter long. This versatile cable knit sweater by L.L.Bean will keep you toasty even when the cold weather has you blue.<\/p>\n

Supergirl from CBS\u2019s Supergirl<\/em><\/h3>\n

Total Cost: $49.02 (or less)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Supergirl<\/a><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll look and feel super in this adorable ensemble. The CBS series takes a look at the blonde-haired Kryptonian with the classic eyeglasses disguise.<\/p>\n

1. Zenni Black Square Glasses (#126221)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"black<\/a><\/p>\n

Tortoiseshell Square Eyeglasses<\/a>, $6.95<\/p>\n

Move over, Clark Kent. These cute square glasses aren\u2019t just for the boys.<\/p>\n

2. Superwoman T-Shirt<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Supergirl Costume Baby Tee<\/a>, $19.88<\/p>\n

Without that iconic \u201cS\u201d, you\u2019re just another super woman.<\/p>\n

3. White Blouse<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Ali Express Chiffon White Blouse, $15.86<\/p>\n

A \u201cboo-tiful\u201d top to discreetly conceal your superhero costume? Great. A versatile blouse to add to any fashionable wardrobe rotation? Super<\/em>.<\/p>\n

4. Black Skirt<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This slimming design is one-size-fits-all with a price that fits every budget.<\/p>\n

Rose Gal Skirt, $6.33<\/p>\n

Walter from The Big Lebowski<\/em><\/h3>\n

Total Cost: $74.20 (or less)<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Walter<\/p>\n

The Big Lebowski<\/em> is one of those cult classic films that people adore, so showing up to the costume party dressed as John Goodman\u2019s bowling-loving, temperamental Walter Sobchak is sure to make you \u201cThe Dude\u201d of the hour.<\/p>\n

1. Zenni Tinted Aviators (#418914)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nZenni Gold Full Rim Aviators<\/a>, $9.95<\/p>\n

Walter\u2019s yellow-tinted aviators are just the right finishing touch for this funny costume. \u201cAm I wrong?\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Dog Tags<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Oriental Trading Dog Tag Necklaces, $5.25<\/p>\n

To fully capture Walter\u2019s look, you\u2019ll either have to carry dog tags from \u2018Nam or a bowling ball. The dog tags are a little more lightweight.<\/p>\n

3. Purple Collared Shirt<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Gildan Cotton Jersey Short Sleeve Polo Shirt, $9.02<\/p>\n

The rich hue of this basic polo gives it endless styling opportunities. The Dude abides.<\/p>\n

4. Tan Vest<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Blair Scandia Woods Explorer Vest, $29.99<\/p>\n

Just like that famous rug, this tan vest really ties the look together.<\/p>\n

5. Cargo Shorts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dickies Relaxed Fit Flat Front Shorts, $19.99<\/p>\n

These relaxed shorts definitely say, \u201cLet\u2019s go bowling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Let us know what you think!<\/h3>\n

So, scaredy cats\u2026 which of these ensembles thrills you the most? Let us know which costume you\u2019ll be wearing this year in the comments section below! Also, if you liked this post be sure to check out our post of affordable costumes<\/a> from last year. And from all of us here at Zenni, we wish you a Happy Halloween!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":59499,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,39,153],"tags":[77,75,21,62,19,74,76],"class_list":["post-57462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion","category-blog-teaser","category-how-to","tag-affordable","tag-costumes","tag-eyeglasses","tag-fashion","tag-glasses","tag-halloween","tag-holiday"],"acf":[],"contentshake_article_id":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57462","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57462"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57462\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":96117,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57462\/revisions\/96117"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59499"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}