Buying pre-owned Halloween outfits is the best option if you want to save money and care about the planet. And let's face it: you only wear festive attire once a year, so it shouldn't cost much. While Amazon and Lidl may be offering cheap buys, the quality can be questionable, and the choices are limited, with Lidl only selling children’s Halloween clothes. If you want to find something a little more special but for a small price, head to these preloved fashion websites.
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Vinted
Vinted is a massive online community buying and selling thousands of brands, this app gives plenty of choice with prices starting at £1 plus the shipping. Have a look at this fabulous Design Skeleton Dress with an open back that sells for £10. This 1920s-inspired Pink & Black Flapper Style Costume that comes with a pearl necklace and headband goes for as little as £4.
Pre-loved
Described as the UK's most trusted second-hand marketplace, Pre-loved has 10 million members and offers both buying and selling.
This Naughty Light Up Elf Fancy Dress costs only £12, while this scary-looking Halloween fluorescent skeleton onesie is priced as low as £4.
eBay
eBay is always a great idea when you want to buy something quirky, not-on-a-high-street, and for a tiny price.
Check out this fancy Adult Ladies Pirate Ghost Halloween Fancy Dress Costume with a Silver Wig in Size L that sells for £5.50 and this minimalist and sexy Cave Women Halloween attire that costs almost nothing - £0.99.
Gumtree
You can buy practically anything on this UK-local favourite marketplace, and bargain festive outfits are no exception. This pretty Little Red Riding Hood Halloween costume goes for as little as £2, while this luxury Royal Vampire Girl Costume is worth every penny of its £10 price tag.
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