As adults, we only get to play pretend once a year. Let Halloween be the perfect opportunity for you to let loose and indulge your alter ego. That being said, hunting for the perfect Halloween costume in a rush can be a nightmare of it’s own. No stress, we’ve got you covered with a list of go-to spots for last minute Halloween costumes to dress up to your heart’s content (you might even score free entry at some Halloween events!).
Pan-In-The-Box
The very first Cosplay store in Singapore, Pan-In-The-Box has been dressing cosplayers since 2003. Over the years, they have grown their repertoire to include costumes for themed parties and D&Ds. So, don’t judge a shop by its size; when you step in, you’ll be blown away by its huge collection. Don’t know where to start? Let the friendly and patient owners help you coordinate your outfit.
Pan-In-The-Box is located at 1015 Geylang East Ave 3, #01- 129, Singapore 389730, p.+65 6221 3293.
CCM Costumes
Even if you don’t look like you, you’d still want to look your best. And CCM Costumes is here to help. Not only do they carry plus-size costumes, but they even have an in-house seamstress who’ll make sure your costume fits! Choose from their wide selection of props and accessories and opt for their two-way delivery service if you have a group.
CCM Costumes is located at 9 Kallang Place, #02-09 Singapore 339154, p. +65 9299 9064.
Absolute Costumez
Shop from over 2,000 costumes with 200 exclusive designs you won’t find anywhere else in Singapore! Express yourself at Absolute Costumez because you get to be anything from a superhero, to a character from a movie or book, or even a food or plant, if you wish! You can even go all out and ride on a T-Rex with inflatable costumes. Visit their store or shop online with options for express delivery.
Absolute Costumez is located at 62 Ubi Rd 1, #01-17, Singapore 408734, p.+65 6041 0635
Ministry of Costumes
For families or groups who want to make an impact at Halloween parties, the Ministry of Costumes has a curated selection of costumes where everyone gets to dress up as a different character to the same theme. Transform into the White Queen, Red Queen, or the Royal Cards in Alice in Wonderland or gather as The Addams Family with costumes for Gomez Addams, Morticia Addams, Uncle Fester and more. And if you want to keep the costumes for yourself, know that the costumes are available for purchase too.
Ministry of Costumes is located at 217 Henderson Rd, #04-04, Singapore 159555, p.+65 6270 1733.
Dimac Costume
With a background in arts and theatre, Dimac Costume leverages its expertise to create costumes and props for Halloween and themed events. They carry bold and captivating headdresses, masks, and costumes so you can still glam it out for your spooky soiree. Otherwise, reach for their cosplay-worthy outfits, uniforms, and period dresses for unique twists to your Halloween dress-up.
Dimac Costume is located at 50 East Coast Rd, #01-17 Roxy Square, Singapore 428769, p.+65 9452 3250.
Costumes ‘N’ Parties
With a full range of costumes, accessories, wigs, and more, you can easily transform your look with Costumes N Parties. Its expansive selection of costumes is neatly categorised into different themes for convenient shopping. They even offer same-day delivery and corporate rates for group rentals. Since they manufacture their costumes and accessories, get in touch with them if you can’t find what you want.
Shop Costumes N Parties here.
Awesome Costumes
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More than your run-of-the-mill costumes, Awesome Costumes offers bold and imaginative costume designs fit for the stage. After all, the founder designs and produces costumes for TV and stage performances. The NAFA Fashion Studies graduate adds her unique flair to the costumes, and together with masks, hats, and accessories, she’ll transform you into whatever you want to be.
Shop Awesome Costumes here.
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