So, you waited until this week to shop for Halloween
Joshua Boulet, Features and Entertainment Editor
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Most of us procrastinate, but procrastinating on fun things is probably the most insidious of all. Some of us know we enjoy shopping for Halloween, and yet somehow still put it off. Well, for those of us in this predicament, there is some hope to be found. If you’re living in upstate South Carolina, these tips are for you.
For high convenience, go to Spirit Halloween
Note: Their costumes won’t give you really good lighting. (Unsplash.com)
If you’re a shopper who doesn’t mind just spending $30-$50 and getting a whole costume, Spirit Halloween is the way to go. Lots of classic Halloween costumes can be found here, and they have solid costume makeup for reasonable prices. It’s important to note, however, that your mileage may vary. Spirit Halloween stores can be found near Haywood Mall as well as Wade Hampton Blvd.
For lowest prices, go to thrift stores
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But let’s say you’re a college student. Or you just got your brakes repaired. Or maybe your brakes just started squeaking, and you don’t want to take your chances. Thrift stores are definitely an option.
Miracle Hill in Travelers Rest has dozens of rows of clothes and a solid selection of shoes, jackets, jewelry and the like. There is another Miracle Hill on Wade Hampton if you don’t find anything in Travelers Rest.
Goodwill on Wade Hampton is a double-edged sword. Come in the morning and there tends to be some good stuff, but the sheer popularity of the store means that popular items are put out and bought quickly.
There is also the matter of tag sales. Throughout the week, a single color is on sale, but on Sunday that color is reduced to 50 cents an item and another color is put on sale. The color of the week can be found on their Facebook.
What about actually choosing a costume?
Look at these skeletons. They also have trouble choosing costumes. (Unsplash.com)
This can be the tricky part. Sometimes, it’s best to go for a more general character than a specific one. For the bourgeoisie, buying a whole costume isn’t so bad. But for the average proletariat, the fewer the dollar signs the better.
Since Goodwill and Miracle Hill aren’t costume stores, certain characters will be easier to create. Finding a specific piece and working the rest around it can do wonders.
Final tips for an aesthetic costume
This costume could cost literally about $16 if you shop around thrift stores. (Unsplash.com)
If you’re looking for an aesthetic costume, other used clothing stores can also be your friend. Gabe’s near Haywood Mall and Ross Dress for Less both have some decently priced clothes; albeit not much cheaper than the cheap sections of JCPenney’s. Ross is good for grunge and early 2000s clothes; Gabe’s is great for any assortment of women’s clothes.
Or of course, you could always go for some assortment of Halloween necklaces, bracelets and a spooky t-shirt and call it a day.
