Halloween Costume Shopping
You can find Halloween costumes just about everywhere these days, from drug stores to big-box retailers. But if you’re looking to stand out from the crowd, Long Beach has plenty of places for you to find something a little more unexpected and a lot more awesome!
From vintage treasures and thrift-store finds to historic costumes and DIY supplies, these local spots are perfect for creating a Halloween look that’s original, imaginative and unlikely to show up on anyone else. Go on, treat yourself!
RETRO ROW
For Halloween costumes with a little vintage flair, 4th Street’s Retro Row provides a one-stop treasure hunt for pieces that can transform you into practically any character, era or mood. Check out:
- At vintage icon Meow (2210 E 4th St), you can browse vintage clothing and accessories for looks that range from glam to delightfully weird.
- Assistance League Thrift Shop (2100 E 4th St) is a gold mine for affordable clothing, jewelry and unexpected finds.
- Casa (1930 E 4th St) specializes in vintage-inspired style with plenty of character.
- Starday Vintage Too (2001 E 4th St) offers carefully curated retro clothing and accessories perfect for building a head-turning Halloween look.
KACEY’S KARAOKE
If you really want to amp up the fright, funny or fantastic factor this Halloween, Kacey’s Karaoke offers professional makeup services to bring your costume to life. Whether you’re going for gruesome, awesome or awesomely gruesome, expert makeup can take your look from good to great to ghastly. Think creepy details, dramatic effects and a face that works with the entire narrative of your costume. It’s the perfect finishing touch for taking your Halloween transformation all the way. Call 714-287-2928 for an appointment.
USED WORK CLOTHES
For DIY Halloween costumes that come with their own backstory, Used Work Clothes (5201 Long Beach Blvd) is a treasure trove of pieces you can transform into something completely your own. Need a lab coat for a mad scientist, overalls for the finishing touch of a Luigi costume, hockey mask for crazed killer Jason or, you know, some guy who plays hockey? You’ll find plenty of possibilities, including trusted brands like Red Kap and Bulwark FR. Everything is professionally cleaned, and the quality means your costume pieces can keep working long after Halloween is over.
PIRATE’S COVE
If your Halloween costume calls for something in the neighborhood of swash and/or buckling, Pirate’s Cove (419-C Shoreline Village Dr) is the place to explore. As the name suggests, the shop is packed with pirate-themed clothing, accessories and props to help you build a look worthy of the high seas or Hollywood soundstage. Whether you’re going for fearsome buccaneer or devilish rogue you’ll find plenty of pieces to add a whole lot of theatrical flair to your costume.
BIANCA’S HISTORIC COSTUMES
If this is the year you’re going ALL IN on Halloween, Bianca’s Historic Costumes is the place for costumes that turn heads. Since 1998, this Long Beach costume house has dressed thousands of clients in elaborate, historically inspired attire assembled from real clothing—opulent, theatrical pieces you won’t find in a costume store. Think Pirates, Steampunk, Medieval, Fantasy and utterly unique period looks that transform you into someone—or something—else entirely. Three-day rentals make these extraordinary ensembles accessible for a fraction of custom-costume prices. By appointment only; text 562-235-8887.
OUT OF THE CLOSET
Out of the Closet (3500 Pacific Coast Hwy) is a treasure trove of thrifted clothing and accessories just waiting to become something wonderful and, if you’re into that sort of thing, weird. Browse the racks for vintage finds, colorful statement pieces, quirky accessories and unexpected gems that can take a costume from basic to brilliant. Whether you’re building an entire look from scratch or hunting for that one finishing touch, it’s a great place to let your imagination, and Halloween alter ego, run wild.
BEACON HOUSE THRIFT SHOP
Beacon House Thrift Shop (3220 E Anaheim St) is the kind of place where you never quite know what you’ll find. Dig through racks of clothing and shelves of accessories for unexpected pieces that can become the foundation of a costume or add the finishing touch to one you’re creating. From vintage finds and funky fashions to quirky odds and ends, it’s a great spot for creative costume hunters who prefer a little treasure hunting over the typical store-bought look.
FABRIC BARN
If you’re looking to create a Halloween costume from the ground up, Fabric Barn (3111 E Anaheim St) has just about everything you need to make your vision a reality. Whether you’re crafting a costume for yourself, your kids, partner or friends, this Long Beach shop is a DIY dream. Browse fabric, beads, rhinestones, lace, trim, ribbon and virtually every embellishment you can imagine. Start with an idea, get creative and turn a little imagination into a costume that’s completely one-of-a-kind, like you!
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