Don’t know where to find the pieces for your DIY costume — or maybe you need something that’s already assembled? Check out these shops in the Portland metro area.
Hollywood Vintage , 2757 Northeast Pacific St.
Portland has no shortage of vintage shops where you can find pieces for a DIY outfit, but we suggest starting your search at Hollywood Vintage. It’s packed with hundreds of items ranging from decade-specific pieces like poodle skirts to spooky dolls .
The Lippman Co. , 50 SE Yamhill St.
From human-sized dragon statues to pizza-shaped balloons, this family-owned store has everything you need to throw a monstrous Halloween party. It also offers costumes, wigs, and accessories (prosthetic elf ears , anyone?). Shoppers will even find inspiration for Día de los Muertos shrines .
Center Stage Clothiers , 1400 Main St., Vancouver, WA
You can buy some small accessories here, but this shop in downtown Vancouver is mostly full of stage- and film-ready costumes to rent. Want to be a medieval monk? Or the Easter bunny? Costume rentals
range from $55-$275 and are good for three days.