Where To Get Halloween Costumes in Los Angeles
Halloween is just around the corner and the time has come for all good ghouls and goblins to go out and grab their holiday gear.
That leaves you with two questions to answer. What/who do you want to be and where do you go to find your costume? While we can't answer the first question we can help you with the second with a list of great costume shops to go visit.
Costume Rentals
These stores have some prepackaged costumes as well as expansive costume rentals. Be prepared, and know what you want. Many rental stores only allow a few try-ons, and require hair covering for wig fittings.
Hollywood Toys and Costumes
6600 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4444
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Hollywood Toys and Costumes is simply fun. It has a very large selection of costumes and accessories for you to choose from ranging from children to adult garb.
In addition they provide plenty of choices for Halloween makeup that can be used to make your costume truly special.
Parking can sometimes be challenging so make sure to give yourself extra time to find space in a lot or at a meter.
Adele's of Hollywood
5034 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027
(323) 663-2231
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Adele's of Hollywood is a long time fixture on the scene that is family owned. They provide both costumes for purchase and for rent.
Parking is sometimes a challenge but the selection and customer service are worth it.
Western Costume Supply Store
11041 Vanowen St
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 760-0900
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Western Costume Supply Store offers both variety and a decent inventory to choose from - benefits of a store that works with both professionals and the general public.
The Halloween store isn't open year round but is available through the month of October. It is located at the back of the building. Popular costumes tend to be rented quite quickly so smart shoppers want to try to visit them earlier in the month while supplies are still good.
Robinson Beautilities
12320 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 398-5757
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Many Westsiders swear by this place as the go-to spot for costume rentals and purchases. A wide selection of choices and lots of accessories to go along with them make it a one stop shopping experience.
Fantasyland Costume Company
1118 W. 135th Street
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 217-0456
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Prepackaged Costumes
Halloween Town
2921 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 848-3644
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Unlike a lot of the competition Halloween Town is not a shop that pops up six weeks before Halloween only to disappear a few days afterwards. Instead it is open year round providing consumers in need of costumes and supplies with a big selection and competitive pricing.
If you are among the crowd that like to decorate your home for Halloween this store is a great resource for that. There are all sorts of spooky accessories and devices that you can acquire to make your home the scariest on the block.
And then there are the pop-ups: also great stores with huge selections of costumes for all ages. They also carry decorations. They have stores all over Los Angeles, see the web sites for the one nearest you.
Spirit
Various Locations
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Halloween Club
Various Locations
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Cinema Secrets
Various Locations
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Custom
Sword and Stone
723 N Victory Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 562-6548
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If you want to win a Halloween costume contest for the most authentic looking costume Sword and Stone should be at the top of your list. How many other stores do you know that bill themselves as a full service blacksmith shop?
In addition to providing gear, props and more for film and TV studios, the shop also serves as a higher-end costume store for the general public. Not to mention that as bonus they offer a knife sharpening service at $4 per blade.
If you want to visit Sword and Stone you should be aware that Monday – Friday they are open by appointment only. No appointment is necessary on Saturday and they are closed on Sundays.
Do It Yourself
In the old days when I made my own costumes I usually started by going to the thrift stores. You can find amazing things, for extremely low prices at Good Will and Salvation Army. The National Council Jewish Women's thift store are a bit more expensive but they have really nice things, if you're doing a dressier costume.
Good Will
Salvation Army
Various Locations
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National Council Jewish Women's Thrift Store
Various Locations
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Sword and Stone
723 N Victory Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 562-6548
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If you want to win a Halloween costume contest for the most authentic looking costume Sword and Stone should be at the top of your list. How many other stores do you know that bill themselves as a full service blacksmith shop?
In addition to providing gear, props and more for film and TV studios, the shop also serves as a higher-end costume store for the general public. Not to mention that as bonus they offer a knife sharpening service at $4 per blade.
If you want to visit Sword and Stone you should be aware that Monday – Friday they are open by appointment only. No appointment is necessary on Saturday and they are closed on Sundays.
Do It Yourself
In the old days when I made my own costumes I usually started by going to the thrift stores. You can find amazing things, for extremely low prices at Good Will and Salvation Army. The National Council Jewish Women's thift store are a bit more expensive but they have really nice things, if you're doing a dressier costume.
Good Will
Salvation Army
Various Locations
More Info
National Council Jewish Women's Thrift Store
Various Locations
More Info
Joshua Wilner is a father of two and writer in Los Angeles.
