Got Your Costume? Vancouver Halloween 2009
There are tons of things I love about Halloween, but costume stress isn't one of them: What to wear, where to buy it, or--which I personally suck at--how to make it.
I've overcome my costume stress with the help of two things: the following Vancouver costume shops (where I can just buy something and be done with it) and my fellow About guides, who have brilliant suggestions for DIY costumes, both elaborate and cheap.
Vancouver Costume Shops
One thing to note: These places are packed the closer it gets to Halloween. I've been to Party Bazaar when there was a line around the block just to get in! Seriously. So: Shop early.
Don't want to buy? Rent at Watts Costume Rentals.
Do it Yourself with About Guides
Where to wear your costume? Vancouver Halloween Guide 2009
Image Courtesy of Public Dreams
Comments
welk’s on main street has a lot of great costumes for really good prices!
Thanks Debra! I recently included Welk’s in a list of great Vancouver discount stores; good to hear they have good Halloween bargains, too.
–Dana
It’s a little late now (Nov 1st!!) but Dressew at 337 W Hastings has a fabulous assortment of masks, capes, accessories and other bits and pieces as well as fabric for the do-it-yourselfers. Very reasonable prices. too. You’ll encounter lineups as it gets closer to Halloween, so next year get there earlier in the month!