Costumes in Los Angeles

Costumes are a fun and convenient part of every day entertainment in Los Angeles. Los Angeles costumes and specialty wardrobe stores have inventory all year round, not just at Halloween. Many stores in the area carry costumes that allow customers to dress up as popular movie characters, celebrities, and public and historical figures. An increasing number of costume shops allow customers to rent costumes, typically with a deposit repaid upon return.

Most of us began our love affair with this magical night when we were kids, and today the market for children's costumes continues to drive the industry. A glut of recent films from Marvel and DC Comics has inspired renewed interest in superhero costumes, and these days you can find detailed versions that capture the essence of these iconic figures. Look a little further and you'll even find updated versions of age-appropriate classics like animal costumes, cartoon characters and more.

Of course anyone familiar with Halloween's history knows this holiday isn't just for kids. Adults love to deck out for parties and social events, and that means everything from pirate costumes through gothic and vampire costumes get a spin on the catwalk. The trick with any outfit is to find something as compelling as it is comfortable, helping you make an entrance even as it makes your night.

One of the surest ways to turn heads is to come in tandem splendor, creating a single effect using two or more people. 1950s touches like beehives and cat-eye shades can help set up a Rockwell tableau, or you can go retro-chic in head-to-toe Austin Powers. Whatever you choose, showing up to this year's party with a dazzling couples costume is sure to leave a lasting impression.