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 W 14th St | West Village
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.
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.
285 N 6th St | Williamsburg
Photo: Stella Dallas
If you're hunting for a very specific statement piece, color, or decade, Stella Dallas is the ultimate place to dig. This Williamsburg vintage treasure trove is packed with racks of one-of-a-kind finds, from retro dresses to funky accessories. Come with a vision, leave with something even better.
96 E 7th St | East Village
Photo: Trash & Vaudeville
Punk's not dead, and neither is your chance at a killer Halloween costume. This East Village institution has been outfitting NYC's rebels since 1975 with leather, fishnets, platform boots, and enough studded accessories to make your costume anything but basic.
333 E 9th St | East Village
Photo: Spark Pretty
This neon dream closet in the East Village is packed with '80s and '90s vintage, colorful accessories, retro glam, and statement pieces you won't find just anywhere. Perfect for piecing together a Halloween look nobody else will be wearing.
13 E 8th St | Greenwich Village
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.
145 Saw Mill River Rd | Yonkers
Photo: Beyond Costumes
Yonkers might be a trek, but Beyond Costumes is worth the trip for serious Halloween shoppers. Browse an extensive collection of theatrical costumes, vintage-inspired looks, props, wigs, and accessories available to rent or buy.
322 W 49th St, 2nd Floor | 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 2026
