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NYC's Best Costume Stores

Revelers from near and far are gearing up for the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village. This festive occasion ignites creativity and sends everyone out in search of Halloween costumes. Some play up the ghoul while others go for glam and since this is New York City, there’s always lots of clever costumes to entertain spectators. With this year being an election year, look for lots of politically inspired costumes. Those who want to join the fun, or have plans to party elsewhere, can get inspired at one of these city haunts, the best Halloween costume stores in New York City.

Best Costumes NYC: Abracadabra NYC

Abracadabra

From super cute to downright creepy or ultra glam, Abracadabra NYC offers an assortment of costumes, as well as wigs, props, masks, makeup, and beyond. No need to commit to that devil’s pitchfork. The Halloween shop also offers rentals. Its festive offerings include lots of glamorous looks. The shop even has a Hollywood icons section, as well as costumes for kids. Have a really unique idea? No worries. Abracadabra’s custom costume design and alterations can assist you in pulling off your most innovative vision. 212-627-5194, 19 W. 21st St., abracadabranyc.com

Best Costumes NYC: Hell’s Kitchen Flea

Looking for that hard to find retro item to complete your costume? Explore the assortment at Hell’s Kitchen Flea. This outdoor market is open from 9am to 5pm every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) and sells lots of vintage wares. It’s a destination where costume hunters, fashionistas, and designers of all types scout out vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, and more. It may be that place where you uncover that retro handbag to authenticate a glam look or a pair of old specs and a pocket watch. Seek and ye shall find! West 39th St., at 9th Ave., annexmarkets.com 

Best Costumes NYC: New York Costumes Halloween Adventure

New York Costumes

Assisting creative types in perfecting their Halloween looks, New York Costumes has been in the dress-up business for more than 15 years. The enormous shop encompasses an entire city street and boasts two floors full of all types of costumes, masks, wigs, props, hats, jewelry, makeup, and even pet costumes. Hocus pocus! New York Costumes is outfitted with its very own magic section. 212-673-4546, 104 Fourth Ave., newyorkcostumes.com 

Best Costumes NYC: Ricky’s

Rickys NYC

This super edgy, hip beauty destination is renowned for its vast collection of professional hair and nail supplies, fashion accessories, cosmetics, and novelties. It’s the place to go for a wide range of nail colors, and fun and funky colored hair sprays. Come Halloween season, this one-stop shopping destination expands its offerings to accommodate those seeking the Halloween spirit. It boasts a range of costumes for infants to toddlers, kids, and adults—even imaginative items such as light-up tutus or a Star Wars flametrooper mask. There are many locations for beauty finds, but the Halloween-themed shop is located at 201 E. 125th St., 212-280-2863, rickyshalloween.com 

Best Costumes NYC: Village Party Store

Celebrating all types of occasions is an easy feat at the Village Party Store. It can accommodate revelers in their search for everything from Oktoberfest items to bachelorette bashes and, of course Halloween paraphernalia. Among its vast seasonal offerings are an array of masks—from animal faces to decadent masquerade-type masks. There's also an interesting mix of costumes for kids and adults, as well as lots of cosmetics, wigs, and glasses. The shop even has a host of pumpkin pails, creepy cauldrons, and fun accessories such as glow sticks. 212-675-9697, 13 E. 8th St., villagepartystore.com

About the Author

Regina Molaro is a freelancer writer whose work spans from luxury to fashion, art, lifestyle, and beauty. Her work has appeared in Modern Luxury Hawai‘i, as well as Bespoke Magazine and In Season—the in-house magazines at the St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental New York.

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