by José Gonzalez
If you're going to a Halloween party, taking the kids trick-or-treating, or just need to get into the Halloween spirit, you're going to need a costume. Thankfully Toronto has your back, and front, with shops offering costumes that range from the silly to the terrifying. Here’s where to buy Halloween costumes in Toronto. [Photo courtesy of Malabar]
Amazing Party & Costume
Billing itself as Canada's largest party and costume store, you're almost certain to find what you're looking for here. It has costumes in sizes ranging from baby to adult, so families looking for costumes can get all their shopping done in one location. You can even search their website by character, to make sure you capture the true essence of Spongebob Squarepants.
Candy’s Costume Shop
This shop has a nice selection of costumes for both kids and adults, and carries many different accessories such as masks, wigs, hats and other props to help complete the look you're going for this year. The online shop is handy if you can't make it to the store, or want to know exactly what items are available before you head to the store in person.
Hot Topic
If you've got a trendy costume in mind, Hot Topic has you covered with items from some of the biggest pop-culture trends out there. Whether you're looking to dress up as Tracer from Overwatch or trying to find the perfect combination of lab coat and wig for your Rick of Rick & Morty costume, you’ll find it here.
It’s My Party
Although primarily a party goods store, this spot stocks up on Halloween costumes for the season, and has a wide selection to choose from for adults, children and pets. If you do your Halloween shopping early, there's a buy one, get one half-off sale until October 15.
Kids Costumes
The name says it all – this store exclusively carries costumes for the little ones. Though you might find similar themes shared by other stores, one of the big highlights here is that they have custom made costumes too, giving your kid a unique high-quality outfit.
Malabar
Although primarily a costume shop for the theatre world, Malabar has a wide selection of costumes for Halloween too. What's helpful is that by having a selection of high-end materials, you can go all in for a professional looking costume, or just add a few small touches, say a nice wig or mask, to really make your costume stand out.
Party City
The costumes at this location include sizes for babies, toddlers, kid, adults, plus sizes, groups and even dog costumes. Nearly anyone who can be found in your home can find something to wear here. Many of the costumes include characters from popular films, TV shows, and video games.
Reflections Vintage & Antiques
This vintage shop brings in a bunch of items for shoppers looking to complete their costume. It's a great spot to experiment as you'll find several pieces available you can use to assemble a costume that will be completely unique.
Spirit Halloween
This temporary shop pops up every year around Halloween time, and this year there are six locations in Toronto to hit up for your Halloween gear. It carries every type of costume for adults and kids alike, and you can even grab a group costume if your friends are feeling thematic.
Theatrix Costume House
Another location that specializes in costumes for the theatre world, it also has a some simpler options for one-time Halloween outfits. Although if you're looking for a costume to use for every Halloween, or you're simply committed to having the best costume out there, you can get something custom made for you. Just be aware it takes time to make a costume, so you'll need to submit your order in sooner rather than later.
Value Village
This is a great spot for cheap costumes, whether you're picking up the packaged stuff they bring in for the season, or digging through the treasure trove of vintage goods that regularly fill the racks. There's no standard stock, so it's worth checking out multiple locations to hunt down the perfect costume.
