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...
Comments (27)
Arrr... if I'm to find me a suitable wench this Hallow's Eve, I need the right look. Great roundup.
Love the Amazing Party store...great staff who help me out with getting all my party gear together every year!
Amaing Party Store is my dream destination, for that one day when have 50k to blow on a Halloween party on the scale of the Playboy Mansion's annual affair.
Speaking of which, they have some racy adult costumes right across from baby/children's costumes, right next to fake boobs. Pretty funny :)
Does anyone know where I can get a banana costume? i've been searching everywhere for one in toronto
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Theres one at Malabar... check it out [url=http://store.malabar.net/product_info.php?cPath=5_126_128&products_id=4578]Here[/url]
Tell me you're going to do Peanut butter jelly time!!!
I want a Bettie Page costume, i don't care what the cost is... But it has to look authentic. Any advice is welcome, but if you have seen one, or know where to get the different pieces, I would be so grateful.
peanut butter jelly time, rotflol. best nerd-cred ever, assuming you recognize it from BEFORE the family guy episode :P
as for betty page, seems like any sexy pin up outfit with fishnets and perhaps a cute little riding crop/black wig would do it!
It sucks that Halloween is over! Its my favorite time of the year... I saw some cool Halloween pics from all the clubs at the link below http://www.clubpath.com/blogs/Best_Halloween_Costumes_of_2008/8ec13435-ff74-4d1a-9682-c94760a9f320
I love the staff at theatics plus. They have always been super nice and helpful to me for years now!
I know this is random, but do you think the pop singer Micheal Jackson wore a wig. The singers hair was thought to be his own until a friend came out and explained jackson had been wearing a wig.
Who hasn’t imagined completely changing up their look, just to see how it would suit you? Luckily for you, lace wigs allow you to attempt to change your look without having to worry about committing to the new look for a long time.
Please share your thoughts....
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hey. does any body know if any of those stores sell fake pregnant bellies? or any other stores in toronto... i checked the amazing party store last halloween but they didn't have them.
Great list! I'm going to start at the start and make my rounds before my two Halloween parties this year!
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Leigh Clements
The Mystery Maiden
Shot In The Dark Mysteries.com
I know you can buy costumes online from PartyMart.com. I saw they have a Betty Boop costume and accessories. They usually delivery next to the Toronto area...
anyone know what store i can get a hotdog suit at like the one in the movie Accepted? email me at revolver700@hotmail.com with an answer
Hey Billy
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
I did see fake bellies at either Theatrics Plus or Laughng Stuff last year (sorry, cant recall which)
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I found an amazing one over there weekend. It's just a bit south of Charles and Yonge street. It's a Vintage and Antique Store, but it seems like you can find just about anything in there, and it's really decently priced!
Reflections, Vintage and Antiques
676 Yonge Street
hi I am looking for body paint and fake hair and clothes to getup as Beast from X-Men can anyone help please ASAP....
FYI: Theatrix has moved to a new location at Dupont/Dufferin. Check their website for the exact address.
yeah i really want to know where i can get a banana costume too! any help is appreciated, preferably in the gta!
great list for someone who has never celebrated halloween and is planning to get smth last min
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