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Halloween should be fun, first and foremost, so don’t stress out too much about finding something to wear! There’s a costume out there for everyone, from complicated cosplay to simple signature looks. Here are some easy Halloween costume ideas brought to you by Buffalo Exchange Berkeley. The best part about these is that you can dress them up as much as you want, depending on your Halloween style!

Where’s Waldo              

Waldo’s iconic striped shirt, hat and blue jeans will be recognizable to almost everyone – if they can find you! To get even wilder, gather a large group of Waldos together for a real-life Where’s Waldo – be sure to get pictures of all of you doing silly things just like in the books! This is an easy Halloween costume that will cost you almost nothing.

We Come in Peace

Halloween costumes that give you and outlet to be creative are even better – so why not be an alien? No one can say what works or doesn’t when it comes to the extraterrestrial, so play around with textures and colors. Add a mask or a helmet and you’re a bonafide robot alien hybrid! We recommend sparkly, metallic, bright accessories because, if aliens are real, they’re definitely down to disco.

Gatsby

Effortless and elegant? Say no more! Try out an easy Halloween costume that still makes you the most glamorous  person in the room – a flapper! Decade looks are always a Halloween hit and 1920s flappers are no exception. All you need is a dress that you feel great in (velvet or fringe work well), some pearls and a headband. There are no limits to how detailed you can get with a costume like this – add gloves, feathers, sequin bags and makeup or keep it simple. Either way, you’ll look good and have a great Halloween!

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If you still need to do some last-minute costume shopping, stop by Buffalo Exchange Phoenix! Now through October 31, we’re giving away free bolsas with purchases of $75 or more. Plus, while you’re here, don’t forget to guess how many candy corn are in the jar! The shopper with the winning guess will receive a $50 Buffalo Exchange gift card and a swag bag. See you soon, Phoenix – and Happy Halloween!

Buffalo Exchange Hollywood, FL needs your clothes! We’re looking for everyday styles in men’s and women’s tees including current graphics, prints and basics. We also want your fall and winter must-haves like sweaters and jackets. Bring in Halloween costumes, festive holiday sweaters and vintage clothing and jewelry. We’ll take a look at everything you’ve got!

It’s officially fall in Eugene! We are looking to buy all your great fall staples for men and women – think tees, jeans, sweaters and any other great layering pieces you have in your closet. We buy all day, every day and you can get cash or trade on the spot, so come on down and sell today!

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The beauty of shopping for Halloween costumes at Buffalo Exchange is that we have everything you need to create your costume – from the everyday clothing items that form the basis of a look to the costume accessories that really bring it to life. Plus, our Costume Stylists can help you put together your entire last-minute Halloween look. Read on for some easy ideas!

Librarian

What a classic! Pair a pencil skirt with a button-down blouse, cardigan and oversized readers to get the look. If you’re missing one or more of these, check your local Buffalo to see what they’ve got. Added bonus for props like an old book or pencils in your chest pocket.

Rugrats

For Didi Pickles, aka the Rugrats mom, find a basic red dress. You’ll just need to add green glasses, a yellow necklace and a wig. This makes for a good couples costume as well! You can create Stu Pickles with a green button-up, a blazer and a polka dot tie, which can easily be DIY’d or found at your local Buffalo.

80s Aerobics Instructor

Here’s another last-minute Halloween costume that never fails! Get your 80s workout instructor on with a pair of leggings, a one-piece swimsuit and sneakers. For a little extra oomph, add a scrunchie or sweatbands and don’t forget that side ponytail! This one’s also comfortable enough to wear all day and night.

Bob’s Burgers

The Bob’s Burgers cast is one of the easiest to replicate with street clothes – and makes for a great group costume as well!

For Linda: Find a long-sleeved red or orange tee, a white waist apron (could be DIY’d out of a white skirt) and red glasses. Throw on a pair of Converse or Vans, part your hair down the center and voila!

For Bob: You’ll need gray slacks, a white tee and dark-colored shoes. With a mustache and a fake burger (optional, but a pretty good prop), the costume is complete!

For Louise: This one’s super simple – all you need is a green dress and a pink hat. You can even DIY the ears on the hat with pink felt.

For Tina: You can find a blue tee and a denim skirt by shopping the racks at Buffalo. Just add a pair of black-framed glasses, tube socks and a yellow barrette.

For Gene: Yellow tee, denim shorts, red Converse. ‘Nuff said.

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As fall gets its groove on, we’re proud to announce our new Fall/Winter zine, in stores now. For this edition, our capsule wardrobe gets a cool-weather update and we share styles from across the country, including outdoorsy looks straight from Eugene, Oregon and a must-see Solange editorial from Houston, Texas. Stop by your local Buffalo Exchange to pick up a free copy or read it online!

Don’t Touch My Style

If you’re as Solange-obsessed as we are, you’re going to love this one! Personally, we can’t get over the way she throws all the rules out the window to create daring looks that are always on point. In this piece, we put together a variety of looks inspired by Solange Knowles, featuring metallics, bold prints and interesting silhouettes.

Go Minimalist

Find out how to put together a 35-piece wardrobe that’ll keep you going all the way through to spring. For this season, we updated our capsule wardrobe with cool-weather colorways and our favorite fall silhouettes.

Style Stars

Take a look into the lives and wardrobes of Instagram all-stars @StyleCrone and @TheBaydianGirl. One glimpse of their bright, radiant outfits and you’ll be Insta-stalking them on the regular.

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Buffalo Exchange Hollywood, FL will be open late for the Art Walk until 10pm on Saturday, October 21st. Be sure to stop in for some late-night shopping. We’ll also be extending store hours on Friday, October 27th until 10pm and Saturday, October 28^th until 9pm for the Hollyweird Halloween Block Party. Join us in celebrating the Halloween weekend with costumes and fun for everyone!

Laura Kepner-Adney mentioned Buffalo Exchange in a HuffPost article titled, “Laura Kepner-Adney: I Live in Tucson, Arizona, And This Is My Style” on October 17, 2017. “I love thrift store shopping and as I mentioned above, we have some great thrifting here in Arizona… Buffalo Exchange kicks ass.”

On Friday, November 3, join us for a charity $1 sale at 50 W Drachman St in Tucson, Arizona from 9am-12pm! We’ll have a large selection of men’s and women’s clothing for just $1 apiece, with all proceeds going to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Don’t miss your chance to score big while supporting a great local non-profit. Sale is cash only, so be sure to hit the ATM ahead of time. See you there!

Date: Friday, November 3
Time: 9am-12pm (or whenever the clothes run out)
Place: 50 W Drachman St, Tucson, AZ
Please note that this sale is NOT at the Buffalo Exchange store on Speedway

******SALE IS CASH ONLY******

On Saturday, October 28, stop by Buffalo Exchange Chicago in Wicker Park for some Halloween fun. Pick up a last-minute costume and you’ll get free candy with your purchase! You can also guess the number of candy corn in a jar for your chance to win a $25 Buffalo Exchange gift card.  While you’re here, don’t forget to stop into our festive Halloween photo booth to snap a few spooky photos. See you ghouls soon!