Best NYC Costume Shops
It's officially SPOOKY SZN! If you’re aiming to win any costume contest, Party City won’t cut it. Expand your horizons and check out the best costume shops in NYC for killer looks, epic rentals, and one-of-a-kind finds. Once your spooky fit is locked, head over to our Halloween Top Picks and show it off.
104 4th Ave | East Village
Photo: New York Costumes
New York Costumes is a two-story costume mecca open year-round in the East Village. With a massive inventory of Halloween costumes, accessories, and props, plus a super helpful staff, this shop’s a no-brainer for spooky season staples.
19 W 21st St | Flatiron
Photo: Abracadabra NYC
This iconic year-round costume shop in Flatiron has it all. Halloween costumes, makeup, wigs, custom rentals, and even magical gear. Whether you're going creepy, glam, or full illusionist, you’ll find what you need at Abracadabra.
240 West 14th St | Meatpacking District
Photo: Screaming Mimi's
Skip the cheap imitations. Screaming Mimi's is a vintage fashion goldmine offering authentic pieces from the 1920s through the ‘90s. Great for flappers, hippies, punks, or anyone looking to build a costume that doubles as everyday cool.
211 East Broadway | LES
Photo: Patricia Field
Fashion legend Patricia Field's Lower East Side boutique is where costume meets couture. Expect glam, eccentric, and totally unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for creating a Halloween look that screams style, not store-bought.
110 4th Ave | East Village
Photo: Gothic Renaissance NYC
Looking for a Halloween costume that doesn’t suck? Gothic Renaissance has been dressing NYC’s goths, cosplayers, ravers, and weirdos since 1999. Shop corsets, masks, and alt fits you won’t find at your average costume store.
83 Starr St | Bushwick
Photo: Costume Closet
Not just a costume shop, it’s a hidden dollhouse in Bushwick. Explore their closet of curated looks and get styled by pros. Rent or buy your dream fit, but book early. This underground gem *books up fast* every season.
33 Prince St | Nolita
Photo: Spark Pretty
This neon dream closet in Nolita is packed with ‘80s and ‘90s vintage, glam rock gear, unicorn-core accessories, and wild statement pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for building a costume around iconic statement pieces.
13 East 8th St | Washington Square Park
Photo: Village Party Store
This longtime neighborhood staple turns into full-blown Halloween central every fall. Expect wall-to-wall costumes, wigs, makeup, decor, and party supplies galore, all stuffed into one gloriously chaotic space in the Village.
530 Nepperhan Ave | Yonkers
Photo: Beyond Costumes
Yonkers might be a trek, but this 20,000-square-foot warehouse is Halloween heaven. Browse thousands of rental or purchase options, from vintage designer pieces to Broadway-grade costumes, and let their team tailor your look to perfection.
322 W 49th St | Hell’s Kitchen
Photo: Alcone Company
This place is Broadway’s best-kept secret, a makeup mecca for drag artists, SFX pros, and spooky season diehards. Stock up on fake blood, liquid latex, glitter, face gems, adhesives, and everything else to level up your look or flex your makeup skills.
*Pro Tip: Don’t sleep on thrift shops and consignment stores. From Housing Works to L Train Vintage, you’ll find authentic pieces that beat any packaged costume.*
Now that you're ready for Halloweekend... check out our Halloween Top Picks.
Updated October 2025
