Fae perhaps?
I wanted to be a fairy, so I accomplished this for a little less than 30 bucks. The only reason it was even THAT high was because I wanted a specific look. A Basic Fairy can be accomplished for anywhere from $5-10
First thing look through your closet and bring out some of the stuff you rarely wear or your basics. Leggings, tank tops and anything with sparkles work great. I was lucky enough to find a great LBD at Deb shop for $4 in the summer (another great budget tip, think ahead, even MONTHS ahead) It's a black ruched dress with scarf skirt, meaning the skirt is uneven and this one is trimed in purple.
My Outfit:
Black and Purple Dress: Deb shop clearance rack: $4.
Black and Purple Wings: Joann Fabrics on sale with coupon: $10
Long Sleeve Shirt (Lace pattern): Wal mart: $6.
Pink Bob Wig: Jo Ann Fabrics with coupon: $5
Purple & Blue Clip in braids: Party City: $1
Glow in the Dark Wand: Dollar tree: $1
Black Knee Highs: Leftover from costume two years ago: free
Mini Top Hat: AC Moore: $3 (embellished with Two flower hair clips and an old stretchy headband: Free)
My usual Ballet Flats: Free
Headband with Satin Bow and Netting: Had this for awhile but it was from Claire's for like less than $5.
Total: $25-30 (depending on if stuff from my closet of random stuff counts towards the total. lol)
But you likely have a cute little black dress or maybe even a pink, purple or floral print dress in your closet right now. Tights of some sort are also likely in the sock drawer (or easily attainable at Wal-mart or a drugstore) Add some wings and jewelry and awesome makeup and you are a fairy!
Wings:
My complete look. I'm pretending to fly. NBD
But actually my local dollar stores (The most awesome "Dollar Tree") usually has fairy wings in every color imaginable in the little kids section. So that's Wings for $1! or you could get two pairs (they are a bit tiny) and rearrange them to make them bigger... You can also clip/pin them on your back instead of the little stretchy arm loops
Actual Pair of Dollar Store Wings.
I got "Tink" green but they have Yellow, Blue, Red etc...
Fairy ideas:
1. Outfit: Think sparkly dress, skirt and one of your "going out tops" High heels and your more blingy jewelry. You're practically a Real Housefairy of "Insert City" here! You need tights. I suggest a flower headband, awesome makeup and
maybe something glow in the dark? Dollar stores will hook you up with great accessories. Fun sunglasses, wands etc. Look in every section, housewares, gift wrap, party supplies, kids, seasonal. Get creative!
So Fairy just isn't for you, eh?
How about Pirate?
Go to your closet look for anything striped. Pair it with a flowy skirt (You can even pin up sections to make it uneven!) Have a corset, vest or super wide belt? Add that to the mix! Go to the Dollar tree or any dollar store/party store and buy a little pirate toy kit, eye patch, hook, fake gold coins, telescope all great props. I even found a skull and crossbones plastic flask! Add boots, fishnets if you have them and rock it out! Argh!
Gyspy?
Honestly you can accomplish this look for free.
Pick out a long skirt, add another shorter skirt over it, pin up a section of the shorter skirt so it looks off kilter and tiered.
Got a flowy top or one of those white loose bathing suit cover up shirts?
Wear that with a vest or wide belt, add scarves lots of bracelets and a scarf on your head and you are a gypsy.
You can add a clear glass Christmas ornament as your crystal ball....
