We rarely dress up anymore, but in 2010, I was Snookie! I had never (and still have never) seen an episode of Jersey Shore, but this was an awesomely cheap costume. I only bought the sunglasses for $10, and owned everything else. I think I achieved an awesome hair poof just with teasing!
And in 2009, we had a Halloween party to attend and no costumes. I had some random white fabric which I draped into togas and bought some decorative faux gold leaves and gold ribbon from Michaels and we were a god & goddess.