GOBankingRates Study Reveals Where to Buy This Year's 10 Most Popular Halloween Costumes

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- With Americans spending record amounts on costumes this year – nearly $80 a person¹ -- GOBankingRates investigated which popular online retailers are offering the best deals on this year's hottest costumes, from Frozen's Elsa to Game of Thrones' Jon Snow.

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According to the GOBankingRates study, prices of costumes varied widely, ranging from $10 to $700 depending on the retailer, available discounts and complexity of the outfits. Additionally, the most iconic parts are often sold separately, as is the case with Captain America's shield or Katniss' bow, tacking on significant cost.

"If you want to be a witch or a ghost for Halloween, you'll easily find the ingredients for a costume in your closet for free – but if you're looking to stay on trend, there are budget-friendly options too," said Casey Bond, GOBankingRates' managing editor. "By going online, taking advantage of promo codes and free shipping, and comparing prices and availability, it's possible to buy a popular new costume for under $50. Just make sure to read the fine print and know exactly what you're buying so there are no surprises when it's delivered."

Additional findings:

• Overall, the best prices on this year's hottest outfits can be found at Walmart.com, PartyCity.com and SpiritHalloween.com.
• Promo codes for up to 30 percent off are available at a number of the biggest Halloween retail sites, along with free shipping, price matching and more.
• Some of this year's most popular costumes include Nicki Minaj, Orange is the New Black characters and The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon.

To get the scoop on all of this year's best money-saving deals and discounts, visit: http://bit.ly/1rSG9QN.

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About GOBankingRates

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¹ NRF, Record Number of Americans to Buy Halloween Costumes, Sept. 24, 2014.

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