Halloween costumes can be expensive, especially if you have more than one child and you are looking to purchase costumes for each of them.
With more people celebrating, Americans will splurge on costumes, candy, and pumpkins for a record $9.1 billion in Halloween spending this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up 8.3 percent from last year’s previous record of $8.4 billion.
According to the survey, consumers plan to spend $3.4 billion on costumes (purchased by 69 percent of Halloween shoppers), $2.7 billion on candy (95 percent), another $2.7 billion on decorations (72 percent) and $410 million on greeting cards (37 percent). The survey continues to say that most of the consumers will visit a discount store for their costumes.
We went out this week looking for some of the best places to purchase costumes for a discount this season.
1Target Â
Now through Sunday, you can purchase a costume at full-price and get the second one half-off.
2Party CityÂ
You have to look closely, but you can find items that are on-sale throughout the store. Party City is located at 1630 Galleria Boulevard in Brentwood.
3Goodwill
The possibilities here are endless, you can buy one of the many costumes they have available for purchase. Or for the DIYer, there are tons of options. The store has the racks color-coded for easy shopping and at the front of the store, you will find an inspiration book that you can browse. Find a Goodwill near you.
4TJ Maxx
At the front of the store, you will find costumes that cater to the younger trick-or-treaters. We found most of the costumes to be less than $20. You can find TJ Maxx in Brentwood in the Brentwood Place Shopping Center, 330 Franklin Pike Road and in Franklin at 545 Cool Springs Bvd, Franklin.
5Walmart
You can find the popular onesies and Maskimals for less than $20 here.
6The Dollar Tree
They don’t have complete costumes but you can find pieces to complete your costumes like a pirate vest, capes, and more.
7JOANNE Fabric & Craft Stores
All of the Halloween items are marked 50% off. Again, they don’t have complete costumes but you can find masks, tutu skirts, capes and other accessories. Find JOANNE at 2000 Mallory Ln Ste 270 in Franklin.
