October brings about the costume lover's favorite holiday.
Whether or not you love dressing up on the regular, everyone needs an outfit for their San Diego Halloween celebration, and we're here to make finding your bellbottoms and sequins easier then ever.
From wigs and hats to cat suits and bunny ears, there's much to discover at these San Diego stores.
Discover the top ten San Diego costume stores.
The Crypt
This Hillcrest shop has one-of-a-kind masks, S&M props and all the coveted sexy costumes for women and men. Wink. 4094 30th Street, San Diego, 92104 - 619.284.4724
Flashbacks
The ultimate stop for retro costumes. Visit Flashbacks for wigs, boas, tutus, cowboy boots, sunglasses jewelry, and attire from every decade. You can easily find the pieces to be Hunter S. Thomas, a disco lady or an eighties prostitute, among other things. Visit Flashbacks in Hillcrest
Gypsy Treasure
This magical place has accessories and full garb for numerous costumes to rent or buy. A Star Wars wookie, a flapper, Spider Man or Frankenstein - it's all on the platter at Gypsy Treasure in La Mesa. 8119 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, 91941 - 619.466.2251, www.gypsytreasure.com
Spirit Halloween
A national source for Halloween costumes, Spirit Halloween has the newest, complete selection of costumes, accessories, masks, wigs, makeup, party goods, and decorations. 1126 West Valley Parkway, Escondido - 760.480.4810, www.spirithalloween.com
Buffalo Breathe Costumes
Buffalo Breathe Costumes has an elaborate storage facility of extravagant mask, capes accessories and numerous amounts of costumes to rent or buy. Period pieces, glamorous witch attire and anything you can imagine, these folks have you covered. 2050 Hancock Street, San Diego, 92110 - 619.297.1175, www.buffalobreathcostumes.com
The Buff
A fun Pacific beach costume supply storefront open year round, full of truly unique costume ideas. 1341 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, 92109 - 858.581.2833, www.thebuffonline.com
Fun 'n Folly Costume & Novelty
Whether you want to be Robin Hood, Cleopatra or Death, Fun 'n Folly can provide you with quality costumes this season. 13223 Black Mountain Rd., Suite 201, San Diego, 92129 - 858.780.0302, www.funfolly.com
Costume Shop
The most popular costume store in San Diego, this North Park family owned business has an incredible year round collection of costumes to rent or purchase. Their hard to find accessories and well stoked back room has had costumers coming back for years. 2960 North Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104 - 619.574.6201, www.thecostumeshop.net
Hair Unlimited Wigs Etc.
For those of you going all out for your costume this year you are going to need a quality wig from Hair Unlimited Wigs to complete your outfit. 1400 Camino de la Reina, Suite 11, San Diego - 619.299.6060, www.hairunlimited.net
Lano Masks
If you are looking for a great mask to top off your costume, Lano Masks is where you will find it. With prices ranging from $30 - $300+ you can find a mask to meet your budget and outfit needs. 1298 Prospect Street, Suite 1-G, La Jolla, 92037 - 858.454.7732, www.lamanomasks.com
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