80s Girl Halloween Costume from the Dollar store

Halloween is almost here.  My tween wanted to be an 80s girl.  The costume she picked out in a book was close to $50.  So I decided to DIY my own version of this costume from Dollar Store finds.  

A quick rundown of the items used for this costume:

• Glasses - $1 from The Dollar Tree
• Tshirt - $1 from The Dollar Tree (customized by screen printing with items on hand)
• Necklace and bracelets - we had these at home but these can be purchased anywhere
• Leggings - had on hand (customized by screen printing with items on hand)
• Skirt - $4 black and pink netting cut from items at The Dollar Tree and sewn onto leggings
• Glove - $1 from second hand store
• Shoes - on hand

TOTAL = $7

I knew that I wanted to paint on the shirt and leggings.  I actually had a product that makes screens and ink on hand.  You could absolutely use fabric paint instead.  I created the "totally rad" graphic on my computer in my word processing program.

I took black and pink netting that I actually cut away from Dollar Tree items and sewed them onto the leggings as a skirt.  The black was from a Halloween item and the pink was three of those pink princess skirts for little girls.

These glasses are OH SO 80s!  And they were right there at The Dollar Tree.  I really think they made the look.

We had fun making this costume and posing for some modeling pictures.  A perfect excuse to spend some time together.  I am in love with the results.  She is "totally rad" and ready to like go to a party or whatever.... Linking this one up to the costume challenge on Dollar Store Crafts. Entering into the costume contest on Create Craft Love.

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