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The Best Halloween Costume Stores in Toronto
The perfect Halloween costume can be hard to find, but having seen and worn my fair share of lame costumes over the years I've resolved to make the effort to scour Toronto to hunt down just the right outfit.
While homemade costumes earn extra props, there are plenty of creative options in stores that can make a great impression without investing a ton of time or money. Sometimes I start my search at some of the classic vintage or second hand stores to see if I can find a bargain. I'm not saying I'm cheap, but I aim to alternate which years I splurge on playing dress up.
Value Village really goes all out with Halloween. They carry tons of new accessories and costumes along with gently used clothes. Goodwill and the Salvation Army thrift stores also generally yield some awesome finds, but often I don't have the patience to paw through the messy racks. Kensington Market, with a little hunting, is also a good bet. Exile's two locations (20 and 62 Kensington Avenue) always have decent wigs, pirate and disco themed supplies.
Here are some of the best and most dependable stores in Toronto to find a Halloween costume:
Amazing Party Store
Spot the giant inflatables along the Gardiner and you've found the best Halloween stock in the city; this place is indeed amazing! Hundreds of costumes/accessories line the walls, surrounded by undead corpses, spare organs and all sorts of Halloween props imaginable. Expect a crowd, but well worth the while! More »
Theatrix Costume House
Though a bit hard to find, Theatrix is located to the right of Princess of Wales Theatre and upstairs. A treasure trove of comparably priced adult costumes, this store offers a full selection of outfits and accessories for sale. They also rent out elaborate stage costumes for those so inclined. More »
Laughing Stuff
Never before have so many Halloween goodies been crammed into such a small space as Laughing Stuff. You may have to overcome claustrophobia, but this is by far the best value stop for Halloween costume couture. They also carry an excellent selection of licensed outfits for a quick costume solution. More »
Malabar
Always a favourite for sales and rentals, Malabar will take a hefty bite out of your wallet in return for the most dazzling costumes in Toronto. The trick however, is to avoid going last minute; you'll spend all your time in line only to find a limited selection. More »
Stag Shop
I'm hardly a regular customer of the Stag Shop so I encourage anyone who shies away from adult stores to check them out at Halloween; if you're over 18, that is. Be warned.. the costumes are racy, but not necessarily raunchy, and definitely offer some creative options. More »
Candy's Costume Shop
I once found this store to have a fantastic selection but lousy prices and service. Yet lately the store has made some improvements. All the costumes and accessories are clearly displayed and labeled with prices, making this an excellent source for your costume needs. More »
Seduction
Like other adult stores, Seduction's costumes are a little risque; however if you're ready to display your goods, they have some incredible outfits to choose from. Since Halloween can be a prime chance for grown-ups to strut their stuff, this store can help leave a lasting, um, impression... hopefully a good one. More »
Balloon King
This tiny party shop may not seem like a top costume destination from the outside. But walk through the doors and delve into their large and low-priced selection of children and baby costumes. This is a good place to go shopping for kids who don't have kids. More »
MS Dress Up
This Dundas West store only opens for one week a year, right before Halloween. However, their web site is open 24/7 and offers a huge catalogue of costumes. If you're at all worried about securing your Halloween wardrobe, it might be best to place an order online now. More »
Theatrics Plus
This party store on Yonge north of Wellesley has always given me good value for my costume shopping dollar. Although they have a top knotch selection, I find the store cramped and some of the staff unpleasant. This is usually my last minute costume stop, where if all else fails I know I'll find something good enough. More »
Joy Theatricals
If I had the money to splurge on an elaborate, custom made, tailored-to-fit-like-a-dream costume, this is where I'd go. Although Joy Theatricals has some affordable ready-made costumes for purchase, it's their stock of exquisite rentals and custom orders that really set them apart. More »
It's My Party
While I like to shop at It's My Party for general Halloween supplies, I don't find their costume stock always measures up. They do have a range of traditional outfits, and the staff are always eager to help. For those with little ones, it's definitely kid-friendly as there are no hardcore adult costumes around. More »
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Speaking of which, they have some racy adult costumes right across from baby/children's costumes, right next to fake boobs. Pretty funny :)
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I saw the a banana costume at variety village the other day - there were quite a few in stock and I;m pretty sure they were less than $20, you should definitely try there
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Reflections, Vintage and Antiques
676 Yonge Street
Every year they have a wall no less than 500 costumes. Defineltyt some a good selection and the stores have lots of decorations.
Check out www.partymarket.ca
They're new cosumes aren't online yet but I was there over the weekend and they have what you're looking for ;)
That is a dramatic lack of knowledge. How can you be "bothered" by something you obviously know nothing about??
Try Party Market. I shop at this place every year and they're great. It's not on their website but I made a trip to the one in Woobridge and bought myself zombie contacts. Pretty cheap compared to other places too.
Their costumes and locations are on their website, partymarket.ca. It's a little slow, but that's only becuase they have so many costumes to load :P
All the best!
Try their mask section. I wish you luck! Cheers.
I'm going as Lydia deetz and am dying a wedding dress red but I need a good version of the beetlejuice costume from the end of the film where he grows tall and has the mobile on his head? Any help would be greatly appreciated!