With October vastly approaching, Halloween festivities are certainly in store. We know, time seems to have flown by! (Like a witch on a broom.) No need to rush into panic buying online or shopping those uninspiring pop-up Halloween stores. Instead, support an independent business and check out our curated list of the best local Halloween shops and vintage stores for the ultimate costume. Whether you’re seeking spooky outfits or unique retro accessories — we’ve got you covered with a selection that will surely leave you bewitched. Explore our top picks below!
1. Hollywood Toys & Costumes
For over 70 years, Hollywood Toys & Costumes has been a beloved staple in the Los Angeles area. Unlike the once-a-year Halloween pop-up stores, this shop is open 365 days a year! It provides an extensive collection of high-quality costumes, unique accessories, and much more — making it the go-to destination for Hollywood icons over the years like Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman) to Jimmy Kimmel and generations of locals who’ve passed down the tradition. It’s the place for Hollywood professionals and Angelenos alike! You can read more about Hollywood Toys & Costumes here.
💻Website: hollywoodtoysandcostumes.com
📍Location: 6600 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
2. Lemon Frog Shop Vintage Bazaar
Vintage shops are some of the best spots to get your Halloween imagination going — especially at Lemon Frog Shop Vintage Bazaar. Here, you’ll step into a kaleidoscope of vintage charm with their selection of colorful secondhand goods. The possibilities are endless with dazzling dresses, timeless footwear, exquisite purses, and more.
💻Website: lemonfrogshop.com
📍Location: 1202 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
3. It’s A Wrap
Nothing screams Halloween like some movie magic. It’s A Wrap thrift shop in Burbank sells props and wardrobes straight from the silver screen! From never-worn pieces to items that once adorned your favorite characters, every one-of-a-kind item will surely make heads turn this spooky season.
💻Website: itsawraphollywood.com
📍Location: 3315 Magnolia Blvd, Burbank
4. Space City Vintage
Space City Vintage is a shop where vintage meets modern in the most stylish way. From retro prints to edgy rockabilly-inspired designs, it’s the perfect haven for fashion rebels and trendsetters alike. Not only will you walk out with a unique Halloween Costume, but you’ll also leave with a timeless outfit you can wear over and over again.
💻Website: instagram.com/spacecityvintagela
📍Location: 1/2, 339, 1st St, Los Angeles
5. The Way We Wore
Ready to elevate your Halloween costume game? The Way We Wore has the ultimate collection of used designer clothes, shoes, and accessories from every era that is bound to ignite your creativity to transform into the spookiest yet stylish version of yourself.
💻Website:thewaywewore.com
📍Location: 334 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
6. Sunday’s Best Vintage
If you’re looking to save some money on your costume this Halloween season then Sunday’s Best Vintage is your best bet. At this thrift shop, you’ll discover vintage treasures at unbeatable prices! From cozy sweaters to vintage jackets, shoes, boots, and more — this hidden gem has it all. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get to meet their beloved Sunday Cat.
💻Website:instagram.com/sundaysbestthrift
📍Location: 1557 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
7. Robinson Beautilities
Step into the world of cinematic glamour at Robinson Beautilities! From luxurious high-end makeup to a trove of costuming accessories, their collection has it all. But wait, there’s more! The ultimate highlight? Straight-from-the-movie-studio costumes that can be yours to own or rent — so you won’t have to break the bank.
💻Website: premiereprops.com/robinson
📍Location: 12402 Washington Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90066
8. Trashy Lingerie
Holloween is the perfect excuse to let your sexy side out. So if you’re looking for a naughty costume this year — well, it’s in the name… Trashy Lingerie has it. This costume boutique, iconic in its own right, has seen icons like Madonna and Pamela Anderson walk through it’s doors — so of course they offer iconic sultry outfits to make your Halloween fantasies come true.
💻Website: trashy.com
📍Location: 402 N La Cienega Boulevard Oakwood Avenue, Los Angeles
9. Iguana Vintage
Located across Los Angeles, Iguana Vintage is the ultimate destination for retro lovers and Halloween costume seekers alike. With its carefully curated collection spanning from the 1920s to the early 2000s — it’s the perfect place to find unique pieces that will make your Halloween outfit stand out. Whether you’re on the hunt for bell-bottom jeans, psychedelic prints, disco jumpsuits, or classic rock band tees — Iguana Vintage has everything you need to create that memorable and nostalgic costume this Halloween.
💻Website: iguanaclothing.com
📍Locations:
- 6320 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood
- 14422 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks
- 5018 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood