Halloween costumes in Denver and Boulder

A guide to Halloween costumes in Denver

By Erica Boniface

Metromix
September 15, 2010

Halloween costumes in Denver and Boulder

What would Halloween be without costumes? It would be just a bunch of normal people walking around begging for candy at strangers' houses or walking around in drunken stupors in LoDo. Halloween is right around the corner and it is time to put some thought into what you're going as. Whether you stick to the traditional costumes of vampires, witches and black cats, or you opt to go all out as Bonnie and Clyde or Pocahontas—the stores below will have the answer.

The Ritz

The Ritz

959 Walnut St. - Boulder
303-443-2850

The Ritz is part costume store, part trendy clothing store. On one side you get to pick which costume you want to purchase with lots of ideas and varieties to choose from; in the back they have a wide selection of costumes to rent; and as you walk in you can browse the racks of fashionable clothes. The prices are a little steep (fine, very steep), but well-worth it. Located on Walnut St. in Boulder, The Ritz is your hub for any occasion whether it is a frat Halloween party or a cocktail party.

Flossy McGrews

Flossy McGrews

1824 S Broadway - Denver
303-778-0853

Have you ever wondered what that oddly decorated building is off Broadway? Wait, that description is probably too broad of a statement. Let's put it this way: Flossy McGrews is very noticeable as you drive along Broadway. If curiosity is killing you, why don't you pull off already and peek inside? It is an amazing costume store you need to know about. There are so many things to look at that it is easy to get sucked into the depths of Flossy McGrews. You are guaranteed not to walk out bagless. If you're needing a good costume for any occasion, we believe we found the store for you.

Halloween Express

pick Halloween Express

8575 S. Quebec St. - Highlands Ranch

With two HUGE superstores in Colorado, Halloween Express is where you should be if you're in the department for a costume. Hopefully you're not someone who can't make decisions, because you're going to have so many costumes to choose from that it will be hard to pick just one.

The Wizard's Chest

The Wizard's Chest

230 Fillmore St. - Denver
303-321-4304

The Wizard's Chest has costumes, toys, games and other fun distractions in our busy lives. The store is definitely worth checking out as you can get lost for hours looking at all that it offers. If you can't drive to Cherry Creek North, they have provided online shopping on their website.

Disguises

Disguises

9797 W. Colfax Ave. - Lakewood
303-462-0401

With 14,000 square feet of room, you can only imagine how many costumes and accessories they can squeeze in. When we're talking costumes, Disguises does not disappoint. They have a huge warehouse full of costumes to rent, a huge room for costumes where you can buy...and a "sexy" room for the more sorority girl-college Halloween parties. They have over 100,000 costumes to choose from!

Studio Lites

Studio Lites

333 Broadway - Denver
303-733-7797

Good old Broadway. What many people don't understand when first moving to Denver is the fact that some of the best shopping is along this busy street. One store that has been on Broadway for 25 years now is Studio Lites. A store that is known for supplying some of the best clubwear for our 'dancer' friends, yes. But what's more uncommon is their wonderful shoe and hosiery selection. Once you see their room full of costumes, you'll be blown away.

Gott-A-Costume

pick Gott-A-Costume

15167 E. Hampden Ave. - Aurora
303-690-0662

Gott-A-Costume is the appropriate name for this gigantor costume hub. They have without a doubt the largest selection of costumes, accessories, home decor and wigs in Colorado. This may be due to the fact that they are open year-round at their location off Hampden Street in Aurora and the fact they have three temp stores during the spooktacular Halloween season. In Parker go to their temp store at 10158 S. Parker Rd. and the other one is at 3186 S. Parker Rd. If you're in the DU-area check out 2060 S. University Blvd. Bottom line, if you're needing just a one stop shop, Gott-A-Costume has your back. They even have great discounted items for the more thriftier shoppers.

Halloween Express

pick Halloween Express

120 E. Flatiron Dr. - Broomfield

With two HUGE superstores in Colorado, Halloween Express is where you should be if you're in the department for a costume. Hopefully you're not someone who can't make decisions, because you're going to have so many costumes to choose from that it will be hard to pick just one. The store in Broomfield is located in the Flatirons Mall (in the old Lord & Taylors unit). Time is ticking; Halloween is just around the corner, so let Halloween Express be your costume guide.

Candy's Vintage Clothing & Costumes

Candy's Vintage Clothing & Costumes

2512 Broadway - Boulder
303-442-6186

How can you not trust a vintage clothing store that has been around since 1978? This trendy vintage and costume store is one you have to see. Candy is the owner and she knows her vintage. No matter what occasion you need a costume for, you're more than likely going to find it here.

Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween

5448 S Parker Road - Aurora
303-690-7734

Spirit Halloween is celebrating its 25th year this holiday season! With numerous locations throughout the state, Spirit makes sure that everyone will be dressed and ready to go this Halloween. They have a wide variety of wigs, accessories, costumes, home decor—if it is for Halloween, they've got it.

Don't worry costume elves—if we left out your store, we'll add it. Flip us a quick e-mail.

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