Kay Wigs
The Generic Costume-in-a-Bag
For something quick and simple, head to the bigger party stores in the area:
Costume Studio: 35 8th St. NE, DC;
202-544-5843.
Total Fright: 3222 M St. NW, DC;
202-333-1668.
Spirit Halloween Store: 5333 Wisconsin Ave NW, DC; 202-966-4139
Gene’s Costumes: 10636 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD; 301-949-4111.
Hollywood East Costumes: 493 South Stone St. Rockville, MD; 301-424-2687.
Best Costume and Party: 525-C East Market St. Leesburg, VA; 703-777-9309
Themes and Characters
If you’re into dressing to a theme, or maybe as a specific character, vintage shops may be more helpful to your search.
Junction: Vintage clothing from 1930’s to current. Jewelry, accessories, shoes, both glamorous and casual looks.
1510 U St NW, DC; 202-483-0261.
Dr. K’s Vintage: Jackets, plaids, golf pants, back to the 1930’s and a wall of cowboy boots!
1534 U St NW, DC; 202-506-1817.
It’s All Good: Casual and trendy vintage clothes year-round. For October they will have lots of Halloween-themed items: 70s funky retro, feather boas, crazy jewelry, masquerade masks, platform shoes, and fur!
5912 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA; 703-539-7283.
Amalgamated Classic Clothing: The name says it all, classic-styled clothing! 1904 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA; 703-517-7373.
Pretty People Vintage: Carries vintage from 1940’s-1980’s, women only. Some vintage and unique costume jewelry from the 40’s through the 80’s.
108 N. Patrick St. Alexandria, VA; 703-739-2522.
All the Accessories
A good costume comes with accessories, be it bulky jewels, silly wigs or crazy make-up!
Kay Wigs: 325 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, DC; 202-543-6677. www.kaywigs.com.
Legendary Beast: 1520 U St NW, DC; 202-797-1234
Ice Costume Jewelry: Rockville Town Square, Rockville, MD; 301-545-0012
Liza Vela Antiques: 16650 Georgia Ave. Olney, MD; 301-570-0915
