# Halloween costumes for £17

> Families save £20 on Halloween with second-hand costumes and decorations.
- Title: Halloween costumes for £17 · MadeForMums | Shortify
- Summary: Families save £20 on Halloween with second-hand costumes and decorations. Families can spend under £20 on children’s Halloween costumes and decorations by…
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- Source: MadeForMums — https://madeformums.com/news/family-news/a-halloween-costume-and-decorations-for-17-heres-how-families-are-cutting-costs
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## Halloween on a budget
Families could spend just £17 on a children’s Halloween costume and decorations by shopping second-hand.
## Gumtree data shows savings
Gumtree found the median advertised price for children’s costumes was £5 and decorations £12.
## Adult costumes also cheap
Adult Halloween costumes have a median advertised price of £10 on Gumtree.
## Four ways to save
Look beyond traditional fancy dress, use accessories, check local listings, and consider second-hand decorations.
## Sell after Halloween
Selling last year’s costumes can help families recoup costs and avoid clutter.
## Gumtree CEO advice
Nav Dhillon said Halloween doesn’t cost a frightening amount with second-hand options.
## What to do next
Families can find second-hand costumes and decorations for under £20 by shopping on Gumtree.
## Key takeaway

Families can spend under £20 on children’s Halloween costumes and decorations by buying second-hand from Gumtree.