Where to Find a Halloween Costume in Richmond — No Big-Box Stores Necessary
Give your Amazon delivery driver a break this spooky season and shop locally for your Halloween costume.
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Halcyon Vintage
This spot in The Fan was recently voted Best Vintage Clothing Shop by Richmond magazine, and it features mostly clothing from the 1980s and earlier, so it’s a great option for anyone looking for a period costume. I walked away with a trench coat I didn’t know I needed, and you might just find yourself similarly inspired.
Location: 117 N Robinson St (The Fan)
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Saturn Return
If the costume you’re planning leans a bit darker, you might want to check out “The Goth Cowboy Store™️” right off Broad St. Saturn Return offers a curated selection of alternative, secondhand, vintage, dark western wear, goth clothing, and accessories. Whether you’re building a vampire ensemble or a heavy metal look, this shop has the statement pieces to pull it off.
Location: 2239 W Broad St (The Fan)
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Ashby
Ashby is great for curated thrifting year-round, but this popular spot could come in handy if you’re aiming for a more modern look. Because its inventory trends younger, it’s the perfect spot to recreate current style trends. There was even a dedicated section of Halloween finds at the front of the store when I stopped in.
Location: 3010 W Cary St (Carytown)
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Diversity Thrift
If you’re committed to reducing waste this Halloween season, you’ve got plenty of thrifting options around town. Diversity Thrift offers a huge selection of budget-friendly items, and you'll find plenty of unique accessories behind the checkout counter to help bring a costume concept together.
Location: 1407 Sherwood Ave (Diamond District)
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Bygones
This Carytown spot offers true vintage and vintage-inspired clothing and accessories, perfect for any period costume. Their psychedelic back room is perfect for all your groovy ‘60s and ‘70s needs, and the mask selection up front was particularly costume-inspiring when I stopped in!
Location: 2916 W Cary St (Carytown)
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Encore Vintage
If you, like me, can sometimes get overwhelmed when thrifting, this is a very approachable option! The shop is spacious and well-organized, taking all the stress out of secondhand browsing. From vintage tees to statement accessories, you might find yourself inspired for a costume you weren’t originally planning.
Location: 2910 Moore St (Scott’s Addition)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Divya is a Richmond explorer in search of the best bites, bevs, and beautiful views this city has to offer. She's a Leo sun, Flying Squirrel rising. Find her at Pony Pasture with her dog Bean, sipping sauvy b on the Jardin patio, or enjoying a Cobra Kai at Jack Brown's—notch card in hand. Follow along @divwilliams.
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