We tried recreating EXPENSIVE Halloween costumes

[@lillydowty7455]

Ok but Kelsey looked so much like Robin in the scoops ahoy costume!

[@LoveNeko64]

We Stan!

[@meritaferraj1179]

@@nosidamregnis ZEr erEe..~.!¥’jhg dy tu up with a great smile b

[@Brandyrose111]

The diy route isn’t THAT much cheaper but: 1. You still save money 2. You surprisingly (yet also not so surprisingly) get a better quality costume 3. You can make it however you want! 4. You can reuse things to make the costume and to wear when you’re done with the costume 5. It’s just fun to create things! 🖤✨🖤✨🖤✨🖤✨🖤

[@TheSorryGirls]

Our thoughts exactly Brandy!

[@fuckyeaHTX]

Doesn't continue to "fast fashion" (;

[@WiggleIsWiggly]

Yes! And you can make it fit you better!

[@Brandyrose111]

GIRL ooo yes! That too! 😊💖

[@emilydenny5276]

6. POCKETS

[@jovannakrukow5806]

I think the DIY is still worth it even tho the price may not seem that different compared to the store bought. You have to take into account that the store bought ones are totally NOT worth the price. The quality is subpar and most don’t even look that convincing and can be super uncomfortable. Whereas homemade costumes are often better bc they are made using real materials like denim and leather instead of plastic and polyester and the outcome looks better quality and is as comfortable to wear as just regular clothing

[@triciagore6856]

That and things like the red dress or the belts can be reworn

[@ashleyhood7479]

And you will probably reuse parts of the diy costumes!

[@jovannakrukow5806]

tricia gore Exactly what I was thinking! Store bought costumes usually are one pieces or cheap material so you really can’t rewear or reuse anything

[@Beaverthing]

And often you can use something you alread own - like a red dress or a pair of jeans in this case - which brings down the price even further.

[@AussieAriesGirl]

Also it gives you room in the budget to buy more expensive things like the wigs etc

[@chelstheasian]

Just a tip for anyone who is going to make the jesse costume at home: i would recommend using red yarn instead of red ribbon for the swirls, its much more flexible and will have cleaner lines on the loop since you can bend it into a circle without having to crease the edges!

[@MirageEspejismo]

Awesome tip!

[@-SoulTraveler-]

That would have looked so good!

[@renukab9856]

By the way you don’t need to buy shrinkydinks for stuff like that you can just find type 6 plastic (often used in those clear plastic takeout boxes) and it shrinks the same way

[@autumnarcher]

ooo good tip

[@Happyginger5307]

Specific number on the bottom beside the recycling symbol, #6 I believe :)

[@lesliebrown827]

Renuka B wowww good tip I didn’t know this

[@masha7377]

Pro Tip: instead of glueing, sew the decorations onto the "real" clothing items with a few stitches. It will only have to last for a night or two and that way, you can just wear the clothes regularly :) I've always just used my own clothes and added a few fun bits like this for 15 years of around 3-5 carnival costumes per year :D PS: Novelty aprons make great costumes and are fun to keep/gift afterwards :)

[@tonnykwint]

first rule of working with fabric: if you can sew it, sew it!! it makes me cringe every time I see molten plastic irreversibly ruin these pieces. like you said then you can reuse or repurpose these items, or even return them to the thrift shop so someone else can enjoy it...

[@masha7377]

@@tonnykwint I think it's not to intimidate those who don't regularly sew. The girls often sew but costumes are something where many people DIY who don't do this often. Personally, I find adding a few stitches easier than handling fabric glue, but I get that it can be intimidating (like powertools to me!) 😉

[@brandilyon]

I saw your comment and then came back to respond after watching them hot glue that name tag on. it’s just as easy to hot glue a safety pin on and it was kind of disappointing that they won’t be able to use it again

[@daneekaplan4284]

​@@masha7377 But the point is that a simple stitching like a running stitch or replacing a button is something ANYONE can do and frankly should learn to do. We aren't talking a sewing machine. We are talking simple hand stitching. There are enough tutorials online or ask around, someone knows how to do it and can help them get started. It is easier to attach a ribbon with a simple running stitch than it Is to use hot glue which is messy and very hot. If you mess up with a needle and thread, you just need to clip the stitch- if you mess up with hot glue, you re screwed because the glue will not come out. The get the power tool analogy for a hot glue gun or a sewing machine but not for a simple hand stitching.

[@masha7377]

@@daneekaplan4284 I mean, if you're comfortable with needle and thread, it's VERY easy to replace the glueing with stitching. With my comment, I meant to do just what you're hinting at: encouraging people to ditch the glue and pick the needle. No need to be all testy. 😊

[@katiemac4290]

Girl! You got real lucky with that thrifted Alice dress! It was so perfect!

[@GigiTheWaitress]

It's SO cute

[@AmySmith-jf7yc]

I just hit up Goodwill this morning! Going as Dwight Schrute. 😂

[@lilybartley1987]

OMG love

[@GigiTheWaitress]

Oh SO fun!!!! What a great idea.

[@laceyryan8498]

That’s awesome! :)

[@uselesswriting3092]

Oooh, yes!!! Gonna be going as Tiny Tina :)

[@jk6177]

You could've made the vest with the legs of the pants and it would made a perfect match and cheaper costume 😅

[@Emma-zq3ep]

Thrift stores have become so expensive now because it's trendy to thrift, I feel like the costumes are still crazy expensive.

[@abigailgutierrez3744]

Emma Laubscher I agree

[@othered5657]

Try finding independent thrift stores or hit up a GoodWill....especially on a sale day. :)

[@imremd]

agree, but when you think about it, for most of the costumes you could already have an item in your closet (for example the jeans, white blouse, red dress, striped tshirt...)

[@jessicafarewell5429]

@@othered5657 It really depends on what city you go to too. The one in my small town is fairly reasonable but the one in the more affluent area definitely jacks up their prices 🙄

[@winnieyee3866]

Our local Value Village is expensive. Makes it hard to make costumes for kids that is reasonable.

[@Nalthani94]

You could save up on the scoops ahoy outfit and use the rest of the pants to make a vest! :)

[@KelseyCodes]

Nouf I was thinking the same thing

[@jackalopexjackalope9870]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@HeatherStJohn-rs5jj]

Literally came here to say that! Lol

[@emilieb3244]

But they still would have needed to find the buttons.

[@jackalopexjackalope9870]

Emmie B it would have looked a little more cohesive, and also would have been less wasteful. I’m sure they have buttons stored away from other projects! It was cute regardless, but it was just a thought that a lot of people clearly had 🤗

[@edithl3441]

I love how versatile they are with supplies. Sometimes supplies are just staring you in the face: old bedsheets, old bridesmaid dresses, shoelaces, dingy shoes... all things we normally donate or throw away.

[@PaxPixie]

I loved all of the DIYs. They looked amazing and so much better than the store bought. My only tiny suggestion... Handheld garment steamers are your best friend. It would make costumes like the Alice one ever more "put together". Beyond that everything truly looks awesome!

[@anakarengonzalezfernandez3531]

I’ve been doing this for years, for my daughters. We only buy thrifted pieces ( sometimes partial costumes) and then amp them up. My girls love the process and seeing it all come together.

[@samanthabenson4436]

The DIY ones look more realistic too, not just cheaper.

[@LenaSuenos]

Sami Irene 100% I just made a Jessie costume on my channel but made it “sexy” lol check it out! For under $30 💜💜💜

[@kellyfish920]

I feel like the vest could have been made out of the left over pant material or cheaper from a store bought fabric with a coupon.

[@GinGibberish]

You should have used the pant legs to make the vest for the Scoops Ahoy! outfit! Saved yourself the cost of the jacket. Loved these!!

[@brittanyalexander9517]

The Scoops Ahoy costumes at Party City are actually really good. The detailing is good, and many cosplayers were fine using them for quick cosplays

[@sleepypup]

*SO I work at this Halloween store* and we actually redid a lot of our new/updated costumes to be better quality! So the ones that seem a lot better are our new stuff and the others are mostly overstock. :) I love this whole video idea!! Y'all are so cute!

[@lilybartley1987]

Wow that’s interesting! Also good that the quality undated

[@sarakatz6541]

So now even more expensive 🙄

[@jacktaro4245]

What is the name of the store?

[@saradostal3076]

@@sarakatz6541 It depends. You have to remember that it depends on a lot of factors quality and manufacturer.

[@thelittlronan]

@@jacktaro4245 Spirit Halloween.

[@lucylaybourn4975]

The shrinky dink idea is perfect! I'm going as Robin for Halloween and I couldn't think of what to do- genius!

[@tomboyz151]

Becky as Alice is adorable!! Definitely go as her for Halloween because that blue dress is amazing!! 🤩👗

[@Rikohness]

Kelsey's Cruella De Vil costume will always be #1 in my heart.

[@LindsayCatherine]

THANK GOD FOR FELT! I use it to make everything. Also I love how there was typically at least one thing per costume you could add seamlessly to your wardrobe-perks of thrifting your costume.

[@kyramioso]

You ladies nailed it! My favourite was the Alice costume - the store bought was so cheapie looking and your rendition could have been a legit costume at Disney lol great job ladies!

[@anglsreflections8876]

Even though you're not saving a TON of money, your version of the costumes are SOOOO much better!!!! They look better, I'm sure they feel better, and they are realistically functional - like you said, you can take off the robe if you're hot. So I think you girls nailed it and I'd much rather wear the costumes that you DIY'd, rather than those silly, expensive onesies that look like they are made out of parachute material!!! I agree with the other comments about thrift stores getting crazy expensive nowadays - it's ridiculous.

[@ell_brando6417]

Alternative Method: Jessie - use thick red yarn for details Ahoy hat - use thick blue yarn glued down

[@IsomerMashups]

Alternately, sew the yarn on. It will look less like the original, but more realistic. It would look like the original if you went back and covered every spot you missed.

[@EpicPandaAyuChan]

Thrifting halloween costumes is so amazing! And sustainable!

[@ambermack00001]

Your thrift store is expensive ): I feel like it was abnormally expensive this time around. Like that $30 dress really shocked me

[@n4nn3rss]

Value village is always extremely overpriced . It's ridiculous because they're purely donation based and they don't even give extra stock to charity or anything like Goodwill or salvation army .

[@frog5799]

value village is a canadian chain and the canadian dollar is just wack. i mean, they are def overpriced but its also just the worth of our dollar :(

[@n4nn3rss]

@@frog5799 I mean , I guess but Goodwill and salvation army etc aren't as expensive compared to vv .

[@saradostal3076]

@@n4nn3rss All thrift stores have gotten expensive. Look at Talize and Salvation Army. Prices have gone up from thrift to retail. If you don't like Value Viliage's prices wait for a 50% day where you get the better deal.

[@saradostal3076]

@@frog5799 They arent just a Canadian for profit organization. They also own Savers in the U.S and Australia.

[@h4ppy3nd]

Hey Becky, just a small tip for bending ribbons: just snip it lightly where you want it to bend. :)

[@musicluver9154]

Claire’s commentary is everything 😂

[@XO2HKIM]

How were those stocking/gloves $7?! You can definitely find cheap stockings like those for a $1

[@bellajenna87]

Things are more expensive in Canada.

[@jessicanjxo]

Jenna K As a Canadian I know for a fact that pantyhose can be found at the dollar store for probably about $2... haha

[@jessicalyon6332]

@@jessicanjxo 100% agree! I was shocked when she said $7 - I've bought them for $2-3 at Dollarama in a pinch.

[@saradostal3076]

@@bellajenna87 I don't know I can find some pretty nifty things that aren't as expensive and I too am Canadian.

[@jac_dan_mcl]

Okay that Jessie costume turned put soooo good! Plus the thing about these is you might not have to buy all the parts. For example I have a white collared I dont really shirt already so that would save me some money. Or if you already have a belt that would work etc. So sure the savings wasn't astronomical but they look better and likely other parts might already be owned by the wearer.

[@Eebs67]

Becky's hair is SO GORGEOUS!

[@freefratellis]

These are so amazing! Even if they had cost more, the quality is so much better than the originals.

[@sarkail2oo]

OMG I'm OBSESSED with how your peg board background came out! It looks absolutely amazing and totally compliments you guys!

[@giana2266]

Absolutely love this! Can you guys do this for Ugly Christmas Sweaters?! ❤️💚 Those can be so pricy, and ugly Christmas sweater parties are a thing!

[@crystalfrager3828]

I remember making all our Halloween costumes growing up. My sister used to raid my Mom's closet first (with her permission of course😅). We would make everything, except an occasional accessory piece might be store bought, if we could not find it at Home already. This is what made it fun, creative and extra special Because it was something we made ourselves and it strengthened our bond with our Mom, as well. Such great memories. Thanks for sharing this video was so much fun to watch. 😊😊😊

[@crystalfrager3828]

Yes, definately your diy costume versions look much better than the originals. Great job ladies! 😊😊😊

[@FloralFidelity]

They diy versions look so much better! That Jessie costume was a HUGE improvement!

[@connor4332]

Why did I never realize that Kelsey actually looks like robin

[@justanotherseablob3733]

Are you going to make a Christmas gift week this year? That would be so awesome.

[@EphyAvenue]

Wow I remember those highlighter costumes . Didn’t realize I had been following you guys for so long! Keep it up, I love the progression

[@jaswallis]

Omg. This came out at such a good time. I’m literally trying to find a Robin strangerthings costume right now

[@pennywise5946]

Yassssss Melanie Martinez STAN

[@jennafriedrich]

I love when y’all do Halloween costumes!! And this was such a good idea to put it in That Costs How Much?? So good 👌🏻

[@BSWVI]

I recently found it there is such a thing as FABRIC glue sticks!! Who knew! Love your inspiration and dedication! 🌷

[@sofapop653]

I’m diy’ng a “Slytherin Alumni” costume. I’m just wearing some of my normal clothes, but I thrifted a witch hat $5 (1/2 price of new and adding $1 flowers), I bought $10 of material for a cape and another $3 for the clasp, about $10 for clay and paint to make a wand, and $10 for a trademark scarf from Walmart. So grand total will be about $30 give or take if I add anything else. Not bad for a HP themed costume imo! Considering the student ones cost around $39 just for a decent robe, and I didn’t want to be a student really cause I’m 27 lol! I like to think I’m like the cool art teacher of Hogwarts lol!

[@Kate-mp3du]

This is my favorite background you've ever had 😍

[@jimoviegirl]

Also I bet the DIY ones are a lot more flame proof, being that they are a lot more Cotton than polyester. They looked so good, the DIY ones.

[@sarahelizabeth6695]

Kelsey is so proud/excited about her striped shirt and I honestly love it. 😂❤️ Such a mood! And the shirt is pretty cool also.

[@musicluver9154]

The new background looks incredible!!

[@shanaproctor100]

Great job! That Jesse costume was great!

[@cindywitty8646]

That’s exactly how I made my own Jessie costume for my daughter except I bought red rope trim. I also made a cow print vest~ 😃

[@JakesterJung]

i love how in each diy you have a piece of clothing that you can actually wear again as normal everyday clothes, like the red dress, jeans , stripe shirt, blue dress~

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Wow. Ty for doing regular costumes and not underwear 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Love these type of videos

[@Artbug]

LOVED THIS!!! I love seeing DIYing these cheap halloween costumes. You guys are so inspirational, and have some really great tips for even someone who doesn't have a sewing machine like me

[@mommygarcia9137]

Omg ! You guys did an amazing job with the costumes !! They look way better than the ugly store bought ones !! Great job !!

[@alexarose2448]

Had no idea what I was gonna be for Halloween this year, but this totally got my ideas cranking!! Also loving the new backdrop!!!😍😍🍁

[@zp5016]

Kelsey highkey killed the Scoops Ahoy outfit 😂

[@youarebymyside]

I LOVE the Robin one. I LOVE, LOVE, L O V E it. So cool.

[@JAdreams88]

I have been binging non-stop!!! You guys are the first channel where I’ve considered allowing notifications so that I can ring that bell!! Don’t tell anyone that I’m watching at work!! Love you TSG Crew, Vlog Fam, and Pod Sqaaaud!!!! 🙌🏾🤩

[@Felicificfeline5]

This was soooo good! My favorites were Robin and Alice!! Great job!

[@annnoyez]

Like we say in Flemish "schitterend" ... gorgeous... I love how you made this costumes... these original "plastic" costumes are so ugly... and yours are really beautiful. Job well done... greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪❤

[@lollypopsical135]

The chips ahoy and Jessie costumes were amazing! Definitely think the costs would be cheaper as most people would have a striped T-shirt or white shirt lying around!!

[@b26430]

The Alice one turned out so good!!

[@nancymac2445]

You two are soooooo creative! I couldn't do that in a million years. I very much enjoyed watching your process and you never fail to make me smile! TFS!

[@a-roh5039]

1:11 for baby sorry girls 😭😭 so cute!

[@thehalvesLOVER]

OMG the Alice one is way more spot on than the store bought one! Kudos!

[@n_in_dia2213]

When they went to the thrift store I was SHOOKETH (as you like to put it) that they just found things that were SO SIMILAR OMG I CAN'T 😱

[@heyitsel4557]

Why does the part where they're trying on the Halloween store costumes remind me of a wish haul?

[@elizabethmitchell948]

I like how Kelsey's versions because you get re-wearable pieces

[@chloewalker6623]

The Alice and Scoops Ahoy costumes were AMAZING! You girls constantly blow me away 💫😻

[@cassidymartin4583]

I’m always so obsessed with Becky’s tommy button up🤩🤩🤩🤩 where did you get it!!

[@anni6097]

When I saw the store bought Alice costume I really thought it was not that bad, but when I saw it next to your diy-ed one it looked horrible 😹😹

[@jowikitty7538]

The whole thing is amazing, but my vintage heart is crying about blue dress 😭 it's so pretty and totally will wear it, not as a costume

[@hey.bridge]

You girls always have such great luck at thrift stores! I can't even find a semi decent pair of jeans at mine.

[@DiscoveringTheArtofLiving]

Great job! I did this with a Dorothy from Wizard of Oz. I actually found “ruby” aka sequinned slippers in my size at Value Village!!

[@ClaudiaFrantz]

these look great, even better than the original costumes!!! I love that you can reuse a lot of the pieces after halloween is over, instead of just putting the whole one piece in your attic to collect dust. Definitely going to be using the vampire look as an inspiration for my costume this year!

[@mandatorychannelexpectnoth5800]

Oh it’s Alice from wonderland, I had in mind that it was Alice from the Brady bunch, D’oh!

[@anika5360]

the scoops ahoy/ robin costume turned out GREAT

[@Doedee311]

Becky, Kelsey you have so inspired me to take my clothing hacks up a level. I have always made my costumes for Halloween (I have 2 kids and costumes are expensive). It is also a time where you can bond with your kids being creative. I think my fav costume was for my daughter, she was the itsy bitsy spider, using a black sweatshirt and black socks. For my son, my fav was his transformer costume when we used girl guide cookie boxes. I've now taken on Kelsey's goal to only buy from Thrift stores for myself, lessen the textile waste in the garbage. Now that I am on a weight loss journey too, i am really having to step up my game. Thanks guys!! Your videos are fantastic!!

[@WinteRita]

My favorite was Jessie! It looks so awesome

[@avacarney6558]

Becky looked so cute in that blue dress at the thrift store!

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

I’ve totally been wanting to do Jesse from Toy Story so thanks for this!!!

[@daniella4965]

My favorite Sorry Girls video by far.

[@famkestrauss7010]

Wait but that blue denim jacket is really cute

[@softfishy]

These all came out so good. I loved this longer video as well. I missed your costuming videos.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Your costumes came out better than the bought ones!! If you buy items when thrift stores have 99 cent tags or half off it helps with cost. Also I’ve found tons of actual costumes at thrift stores. I always wash with vinegar & soap. Sometimes washing 3 times gets the clothes cleaned the most. And I let them soak.

[@ruphstuph]

Omg those flare jeans are soooo cute!!! I want them!

[@pierceyourheart4006]

This is so much more environmentally friendly!

[@cosmicpolitan]

The costumes turned out SO GOOD!!!!

[@crystaleverets3602]

Your costumes looked so much better than the store version! The savings from yours is just a bonus!

[@thecatjumpedovermoon]

I love the Jesse remake!! Way better than the store bought versions

[@abhaysisodiya2924]

Alice and saler one r the cutest 😘

[@storiesinthedust]

totally NAILED the last 2!!! love!

[@sarahsinclair7699]

almost started screeching when i realized that white dress you cut up to make into an apron was an american apparel dress worth almost $70 american... amazing video though loved all the costumes you made

[@brookes9100]

That blue jacket that you made the Scoops Ahoy vest out of is so cute. Such a shame you had to cut it up 😭

[@jULia-sk2uq]

I was that girl from toy story for Halloween once but the costume was actually really good quality

[@themermaidstale5008]

Girls, you did an amazing job DIY ing those costumes. I was glad to see some actual sewing, as well, bravo! You looked so much better in your thrifted makeovers, you saved money and some of those items you can actually wear IRL, so it's a win-win.

[@rencesbunt]

You guys are having way too much fun!!!

[@jenniferjahns4006]

Loved all your costumes! Enjoyed this video!

[@nutkraker1212]

Also the quality of the expensive costumes are always so poor!

[@saradostal3076]

Depending on the costume itself. Spirit Halloween's Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters costumes are worth every penny. And the quality of those costumes are actually worth the price I find and I would totally buy again if I were to do Sarah Sanderson this year but I'm not.