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14 Well-Stocked Shops for Scoring Halloween Costumes in LA

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By Danielle Directo-Meston

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If your first priority this Halloween was penciling in your party plans, now's the time to check your costume sitch. For those not going for the "this-was-all-that-was-left" look, there are officially 10 days left to raid LA's still-stocked Halloween shops. Chop, chop!

Whether you're hunting for a barely-there number, a show-stopping Renaissance stunner, grab-and-go bags, or head-to-toe animal outfits, below are 14 of LA's best shops for finding your perfect Halloween look. See them in A to Z order below and feel free to comment if your favorites are missing from the list.

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Aahs! Westwood

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In addition to gifts, novelties, and party supplies, Aahs! in Westwood is brimming with all sorts of costumes for the season. Its sister retailer, Halloween Club, also offers endless options at its many warehouse locations, including two open-year-round Superstores in Montebello and La Mirada. [Photo]
1090 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 209-1280
(310) 209-1280

Halloween Adventure Superstore

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This spot has everything you could possibly need for a seriously spooky look. We're talking masks, makeup, all-in-one packages, pumpkin carving kits, and creepy home decorations. [Photo]
13720 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 788-8042
(818) 788-8042

Halloween Time Superstore

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From Disney princess dresses to superhero attire to funny costumes, this spot has a wide variety of options. Nab a different costume for every Halloween party on your list. [Photo]
221 North Glendale Avenue, Glendale Fashion Center, Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 243-7550
(818) 243-7550

Halloween Town Costumes

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This Halloween shopping staple has not one, but three stores open on the same street. There's Halloween Town (2921 W. Magnolia Blvd.) that's open year-round and filled with props and decor. Open only seasonally, there's Halloween Town Costumes with all the costumes and accessories you'll need and the all-new Halloween Town Kids shop (3013 W. Magnolia Blvd.) with costumes for little ones, pets, and much more. [Photo]
3021 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 848-3644
(818) 848-3644

Hollywood Toys & Costumes

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Just like Halloween Town in Burbank, this spot is open year-round and is just dying to dress you up in their array of terrifying costumes. Their life-like masks and incredibly intricate options are worthy of exploring, especially if you have an endless budget. [ Photo]
6600 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4444
(323) 464-4444

Ozzie Dots

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Vintage costume spot Ozzie Dots is your one-stop shop for all your costume needs. The store is stocked with everything from costumes to hats, wigs, mustaches, eyelashes, beards, tutus, makeup, and much more. [Photo]
4637 Hollywood Boulevard, Wacko, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-2867
(323) 663-2867

Spirit Halloween Store - Beverly

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This Spirit Halloween store on Beverly Boulevard is just one of the chain's many, many spots in the city. Go here to find budget-friendly costumes for the whole family.
8104 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 312-7481
(323) 312-7481

StarMakers Costumes & Parties

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This cute costume shop stocks all kinds of popular picks including Alice in Wonderland, Marilyn Monroe, and Minnie Mouse. It also has a great selection of couple costumes. Think Sonny and Cher, Cleopatra and Marc Anthony, and many more. [Photo]
605 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-6384
(626) 797-6384

Ursula's Costumes

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Specializing in top-notch costume rentals, Ursula's Costumes can help you transform into just about anything, from furry mascots to food items to pop culture icons. [Photo]
2516 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 582-8230
(310) 582-8230

Western Costume Company

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From Cinderella to Frankenstein, Western Costume Company boasts a big variety of rental costumes from major movies. Rental prices range from $45 to $325. Into it? Get there asap to score the best picks for Halloween. [Photo]
11041 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 508-2147
(818) 508-2147

Adele's of Hollywood

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This Tinseltown go-to has been outfitting partygoers both big and small for every holiday, from Superman to Santa and beyond. Brimming with tons of grab-and-go costume options for kids and adults, expect to find cute couple sets like "bacon and eggs" alongside famous movie characters and much more. Rentals—think elaborate Renaissance gowns, furry animal outfits, and other handmade costumes—are also available by the week for $65 to $250, depending on the quality of the item. [Photo]
5034 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-2231
(323) 663-2231

The Costume Shoppe

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This Glendale costume rental warehouse is filled with theatrical and character get-ups, from Disney faves like the Mad Hatter to Day of the Dead masks to Darth Vader and creepy-chic Venetian ball outfits. Rentals range from $45 to $125; scope out the store's Facebook page for extended holiday hours and more from their impressive selection. [Photo]
746 W Doran St, Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 244-1161
(818) 244-1161

Junk for Joy

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This wacky wonderland on Burbank's vintage-happy Magnolia Boulevard stocks more than your average packaged flapper kit. Find everything from cheesy Halloween vests to $10 kids costumes to accoutrements for every type of chic or scary look. [Photo]
3314 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 569-4903
(818) 569-4903

Trashy Lingerie

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If your idea of getting dressed for Halloween is "not much," head this Victoria's Secret Angel-faved WeHo lingerie haven for your sexy costumes. Channel your inner policewoman, cowgirl, or uh, Jolly Rancher with their bargain buys (many are on sale for under $50) or pick up their one-of-a-kind designs, which you can see in-store or online by emailing randy@trashy.com to set up a FaceTime or Skype appointment (Trashy no longer posts custom-made looks on its site due to copycats). [Photo]
402 N LA Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 652-4543
(310) 652-4543
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Aahs! Westwood

1090 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
In addition to gifts, novelties, and party supplies, Aahs! in Westwood is brimming with all sorts of costumes for the season. Its sister retailer, Halloween Club, also offers endless options at its many warehouse locations, including two open-year-round Superstores in Montebello and La Mirada. [Photo]
1090 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 209-1280
(310) 209-1280

Halloween Adventure Superstore

13720 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
This spot has everything you could possibly need for a seriously spooky look. We're talking masks, makeup, all-in-one packages, pumpkin carving kits, and creepy home decorations. [Photo]
13720 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 788-8042
(818) 788-8042

Halloween Time Superstore

221 North Glendale Avenue, Glendale Fashion Center, Glendale, CA 91206
From Disney princess dresses to superhero attire to funny costumes, this spot has a wide variety of options. Nab a different costume for every Halloween party on your list. [Photo]
221 North Glendale Avenue, Glendale Fashion Center, Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 243-7550
(818) 243-7550

Halloween Town Costumes

3021 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91505
This Halloween shopping staple has not one, but three stores open on the same street. There's Halloween Town (2921 W. Magnolia Blvd.) that's open year-round and filled with props and decor. Open only seasonally, there's Halloween Town Costumes with all the costumes and accessories you'll need and the all-new Halloween Town Kids shop (3013 W. Magnolia Blvd.) with costumes for little ones, pets, and much more. [Photo]
3021 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 848-3644
(818) 848-3644

Hollywood Toys & Costumes

6600 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Just like Halloween Town in Burbank, this spot is open year-round and is just dying to dress you up in their array of terrifying costumes. Their life-like masks and incredibly intricate options are worthy of exploring, especially if you have an endless budget. [ Photo]
6600 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 464-4444
(323) 464-4444

Ozzie Dots

4637 Hollywood Boulevard, Wacko, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Vintage costume spot Ozzie Dots is your one-stop shop for all your costume needs. The store is stocked with everything from costumes to hats, wigs, mustaches, eyelashes, beards, tutus, makeup, and much more. [Photo]
4637 Hollywood Boulevard, Wacko, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-2867
(323) 663-2867

Spirit Halloween Store - Beverly

8104 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057
This Spirit Halloween store on Beverly Boulevard is just one of the chain's many, many spots in the city. Go here to find budget-friendly costumes for the whole family.
8104 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057
(323) 312-7481
(323) 312-7481

StarMakers Costumes & Parties

605 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
This cute costume shop stocks all kinds of popular picks including Alice in Wonderland, Marilyn Monroe, and Minnie Mouse. It also has a great selection of couple costumes. Think Sonny and Cher, Cleopatra and Marc Anthony, and many more. [Photo]
605 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-6384
(626) 797-6384

Ursula's Costumes

2516 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Specializing in top-notch costume rentals, Ursula's Costumes can help you transform into just about anything, from furry mascots to food items to pop culture icons. [Photo]
2516 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 582-8230
(310) 582-8230

Western Costume Company

11041 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605
From Cinderella to Frankenstein, Western Costume Company boasts a big variety of rental costumes from major movies. Rental prices range from $45 to $325. Into it? Get there asap to score the best picks for Halloween. [Photo]
11041 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 508-2147
(818) 508-2147

Adele's of Hollywood

5034 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
This Tinseltown go-to has been outfitting partygoers both big and small for every holiday, from Superman to Santa and beyond. Brimming with tons of grab-and-go costume options for kids and adults, expect to find cute couple sets like "bacon and eggs" alongside famous movie characters and much more. Rentals—think elaborate Renaissance gowns, furry animal outfits, and other handmade costumes—are also available by the week for $65 to $250, depending on the quality of the item. [Photo]
5034 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 663-2231
(323) 663-2231

The Costume Shoppe

746 W Doran St, Glendale, CA 91203
This Glendale costume rental warehouse is filled with theatrical and character get-ups, from Disney faves like the Mad Hatter to Day of the Dead masks to Darth Vader and creepy-chic Venetian ball outfits. Rentals range from $45 to $125; scope out the store's Facebook page for extended holiday hours and more from their impressive selection. [Photo]
746 W Doran St, Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 244-1161
(818) 244-1161

Junk for Joy

3314 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
This wacky wonderland on Burbank's vintage-happy Magnolia Boulevard stocks more than your average packaged flapper kit. Find everything from cheesy Halloween vests to $10 kids costumes to accoutrements for every type of chic or scary look. [Photo]
3314 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 569-4903
(818) 569-4903

Trashy Lingerie

402 N LA Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
If your idea of getting dressed for Halloween is "not much," head this Victoria's Secret Angel-faved WeHo lingerie haven for your sexy costumes. Channel your inner policewoman, cowgirl, or uh, Jolly Rancher with their bargain buys (many are on sale for under $50) or pick up their one-of-a-kind designs, which you can see in-store or online by emailing randy@trashy.com to set up a FaceTime or Skype appointment (Trashy no longer posts custom-made looks on its site due to copycats). [Photo]
402 N LA Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 652-4543
(310) 652-4543