Check out these five budget-friendly Halloween costume ideas

Halloween is a fun time of year. You get to dress up, go to parties, Trick-or-Treat with the kids and just have fun being somebody else for the night. If you're a little short on funds this year, you can still put together a great costume. Check out these five budget-friendly Halloween costume ideas.

The Devil

The devil is a versatile, budget-friendly Halloween costume. Guys, all you need to pull off this easy look are a suit and tie or a nice pair of slacks and a sport coat. Complete the look with a little red makeup, horns and a tail. Accent the costume further with a red silk tie and your costume is sure to be a hit.

Ladies, wear your favorite red club top, a skirt and a pair of high heels. Skip the full red make-up and pick out your prettiest cherry lipstick. Add horns and a tail and you've got a sexy (and cheap) Halloween costume.

The Ghost

The only thing you'll need to buy for his budget-friendly Halloween costume is a white robe and make-up. For the makeup, smear your whole face and the backs of your hands with white and dust with powder to give it some staying power. Next, darken your under eyes with black lipstick or eyeliner. Blend with white on your lips to further add to the ghostly effect.

The Princess

For the ladies, the princess costume is both an easy and budget-friendly Halloween costume. Secondhand shops and consignment stores often sell inexpensive, outdated gowns that can be paired with a store-bought tiara. Viola! Instant princess!

The Ninja

The ninja costume is a versatile costume for men, women, teenagers and children. All you need to pull it off is a pair of loose-fitting black pants, a black turtleneck and a black T-shirt for the mask.

Making a ninja mask is easy. Do it using the following steps:

Pull the T-shirt over your head, letting it rest on top of your nose.
Pull the back half of the shirt over your head like a hood.
Gather all loose parts of the shirt and tie them.
Any remaining folds should be tucked into your turtleneck.
Pair this costume with a katana blade, throwing stars or sai knives and you're set to go!

The Zombie

With the popularity of AMC's, "The Walking Dead" zombies are in style. They're also an easy costume. You can use your own clothes. The only thing you'll need to purchase is the make-up kit. The clothing you decide to wear will be up to your imagination. Where were you and what were you doing when you were "turned"?

Get into those clothes and rumple them up. Then, add the make-up and blood and you're dressed to scare.

No matter what budget-friendly Halloween costume you choose, you can have fun without breaking the bank.