Nothing’s scarier than a wasteful outfit — especially when it’s an expensive Halloween costume you’ll only wear once. You can keep the environment (and your budget) top-of-mind this season by shopping sustainably at Goodwill, where it’s almost guaranteed that no one will find the exact same costume as you.
We recently visited one of Goodwill’s many local stores (3979 Gay Ave., Henrico) to thrift our vision for not just one, but two popular characters: Glinda and Elphaba from the award-winning musical and soon-to-be-movie “Wicked.”
With the help of Goodwill’s friendly staff (and a few fellow shoppers), we put together four DIY looks. There was an abundance of attire and accessories to choose from, plus, there were plenty of other unique Halloween costumes and decorations to go around — all at affordable prices.
Pro tip: No clue what to dress up as? Go to your nearest Goodwill, ask about the Color of the Week, and let it be your guide.
So, how’d we do?
Things to know if you go:
- Experience: Shop for Halloween costumes and decor at Goodwill
- Price: Price of purchase
- Website: Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
- Address: Find a location near you
- Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. for shopping; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m for donations.
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