Take inspiration from blockbuster novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" this Halloween season and dress up sexy while staying within a very low $20 budget. Prices at the below stores are cheaper than average but the quality will definitely see you past the Halloween season. Just remember to ask about seasonal discounts and look into past seasons' (think summer) accessories to get that extra bang for your buck.

Naughty or Nice
548 Main St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 448-6884
www.naughtyorniceonline.com

Find a complete outfit for Halloween and beyond within a $20 budget at this historic store downtown. Not your ordinary lingerie store, Naughty or Nice offers quality pieces at a budget friendly price. Full costumes, accessories (such as stockings and wigs) and add-on supplies (such as whips and wings) come in a range of prices, so mix and match to find your Halloween outfit. The helpful staff will make your trip here not only fun but can suggest pieces that will keep you within $20. And as an added bonus, military, police and fire staff are eligible for a discount.

V.I.P.
826 2nd St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-4954
www.vipsanrafael.com

V.I.P. is a clean, well-stocked and easily accessible store where customers can find costumes, accessories and extras for a sexy Halloween. Find stripper-style shoes in multiple colors, sexy boy shorts and sparkly dresses. The lingerie is well stocked in sizes and styles so you can find Halloween black or go bold with reds and yellows. Bras can be matched with shorts, corsets with jeans and lacy suspenders can be paired with frilly skirts. Wings and whips can be purchased separately or in sets to stay in budget. Sales are regularly going on and the staff is eager to assist so make sure you check with them before purchasing to get that added discount.

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Disguise the Limit Costume
100 4th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-1477
www.disguisethelimit.com

Want to play dress up? Head to Disguise the Limit Costume in downtown Santa Rosa and get your money's worth. Find wigs, stockings, hats, costume bling and sexy costumes for a bargain price. Explore a space that will remind you of your grandparents' old attic, making it clear that you never know what can be found. Just remember not to be quick to judge because beyond the store's chaos is amazing costume pieces that can be mixed and matched to fit your $20 budget.

Spirit Halloween Store
1331 Guerneville Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 837-3269
www.spirithalloween.com

Find gloves, stockings, masks, bunny ears and so much more at Spirit for your $20 budget. Either purchase sexy sets for your costume (such as bow ties, ears, wrist cuffs and furry pieces) or purchase pieces separately. Dress up as a sexy nurse, maid, firefighter, superhero or mix your ideas together for a fun chaotic outfit. The staff here is friendly and happy to help with a wide range of choices and easy-to-access pieces.

Party City
1335 Gateway Blvd.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 425-4680
www.partycity.com

EVERYTHING can be found here and the prices are not as high as you may expect. Take advantage of email discount offers, cheap accessories versus full-packaged outfits and thinking outside of the sexy box by mixing and matching small pieces. Find old seasons' accessories on clearance that can be worked into your new outfit such as summer nautical thigh-high socks, Madonna-inspired net gloves, military-inspired hats and summer hula accessories such as coconut bras and straw skirts.

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Parmeeta Ghoman is a freelance writer living in San Francisco. She specializes in shopping and style. Find some of her work on Examiner.com.