We’ve all been there—the morning of the party, staring into a wardrobe full of ‘meh’. You think, “I’ll just be a cat again.” Boring. At The Costume Store, you walk in and suddenly you’re not just a person; you’re a 1920s flapper, a glittering disco queen, or a medieval knight with a surprisingly comfortable helmet.
I remember popping in for a “simple” pirate costume last Halloween. I walked out with an authentic-looking tricorn hat, a waistcoat so fancy it could have been worn by a very stylish parrot, and a fake parrot that actually squawked. My neighbour’s cat costume was suddenly looking very sad.
Not just for Halloween (though it’s the main event)
Sure, Halloween is their Super Bowl, but this store is for everyday epic moments. Got a 1980s themed birthday party? Boom, they’ve got leg warmers and neon wigs that would make a Miami street blush. Need a last-minute outfit for World Book Day because your child just announced they want to be “a very specific dinosaur from a book you’ve never heard of”? No problem. The owner will know exactly what you mean.
It’s the kind of place where you can find a full Sherlock Holmes deerstalker hat and a pair of fuzzy monster feet in the same aisle. The selection is wonderfully chaotic, like a jumble sale designed by a very happy dreamer. You don’t just buy a costume; you build a character.
UAL Halls Tour | The Costume Store | Friday 13 March 2026, The Costume
