I'm not a fan of spending tons of money on a costume I won't ever wear again. It's a sad fact I know to be true. However, as a big fan of all things Boston (like the smooshy, not the city), I can barely resist this "Vampire Bat" Puff Sleeve tee on sale for $18 (from $30), dog not included.

Kicking off the Howl-o-ween Twinsies series is this batty costume idea to share with an equally batty pooch on a recession-friendly budget — with matching Dog Bat Wings for pets of all sizes at about the same price ($19), this cuteness won't suck the funds out of your bank account in the process.