Halloween is a great time to get creative with costumes, but many might want to make their spending last beyond the holiday.

The National Retail Federation estimates that individuals will spend around $34 on costumes this year. While ready-made costumes are convenient, they often only work for Halloween.

Creating costumes from clothes you can wear throughout the rest of the year allows for a more flexible approach and reduces clothing waste—estimated by Boston University to be around 34 billion pounds of used textiles in 2022.

Here are three costume ideas that will remain relevant in your closet long after Halloween.

Cosmo Brown from “Singing in The Rain”

The classic Hollywood film offers many stylish outfits, though some may be less practical for Halloween wear.

However, the ensemble worn by Donald O’Connor in his comedic routines fits well into modern settings, just as it did on the fictional Monumental Pictures lot.

In the “Make ‘Em Laugh” scene, O’Connor’s Cosmo Brown reminds Gene Kelly’s Don Lockwood that keeping the crowd entertained is the essence of show business with increasingly hilarious antics.

This outfit consists of a white t-shirt, grey shirt-jacket, brown pants, and brown loafers. Look for a looser-fitting jacket and high-waisted pants to capture the film’s 1927 vibe.

Perfecting the facial expressions O’Connor makes in the scene will help sell the look, though we at YSL News can’t be held liable for any backflip attempts!

Kim Possible from “Kim Possible”

Kim Possible, the animated spy from the Disney Channel show, offers an easy costume option for women looking for something functional post-October 31.

The look features a black long-sleeve t-shirt paired with olive-green cargo pants and black boots. A wide tan belt can replace the utility belt.

Each item can be worn separately, making it versatile for everyday use.

Lumberjack

This costume is straightforward: a buffalo plaid overshirt, a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and boots. If you’re not the outdoorsy type, feel free to focus more on style than practicality.

The overshirt can be layered over chinos and a button-down shirt or blouse throughout the year, and a good pair of jeans is always a smart choice.

This outfit can also double as a “mid-2010s hipster” look, giving you more flexibility for various Halloween parties.