Who would spend a thousand bucks or more to dress up and go out for the night where no one could see your face? We doubt that Bernie Sanders would approve of such overspending by the one percent—even for America’s second most popular holiday—Halloween.
SLIDESHOW: 10 Cool but Costly Halloween Costumes
Today there are thousands of pop up Halloween stores across America with an endless variety of costumes. Many are made with the same quality you might see in horror movies and can make a huge dent in your bank account. This year Americans plan to spend $1.2 billion on costumes that aim to scare, seduce or get laughs. Halloween stores opened right after Labor Day to help with everything from party planning to the latest scare tactics, and most plan to stay open until Halloween night for all those last minute costume needs.
