Top 7 NYC Halloween Costume Shops

2. Abracadabra Superstore

Abracadabra's got everything you need for a memorable Halloween. From costumes to accessories to magic props and gross-out gags. Celebrities like Michael Jackson and Keith Richards have been known to stop by Abracadabra, so you never know who you might run into when you're browsing through the fart powder and fake vomit.

Abracadabra Superstore
19 W 21st St. (btw. 5th Ave. & 6th Ave.), 212-627-5194
October hours: all week 11am-9pm

3. Spirit Halloween Superstore

This Halloween superstore chain has locations this year on East 4th Street and Lafayette and on Fifth Avenue and 38th Street. You'll find all kinds of costumes for adults, kids, and even patient pets. Check out the world's cutest baby costume, the Li'l Monkey, if you want your child to be the life of the party (also available: Li'l Skunk and Li'l Penguin). For grown-ups, you'll find lots of sexy cops, pirates, devils and witches suitable for both genders.

Spirit Halloween Superstore
East 4th Street location: 20 East Fourth Street at Lafayette Street, 212-228-9423
Fifth Avenue location: 417 Fifth Avenue at 38th Street, phone number not available

4. Ricky's NYC

Ricky's NYC takes Halloween very seriously. They have a year-round costume shop in Tribeca and will be opening 37 temporary costume shops across the country for Halloween season. Stop at Ricky's to browse through a selection of naughty and nice costume ideas for adults, couples, kids and even mommies-to-be. Walk out with everything you need to transform for a night into Princess Leah and Luke Skywalker, Hannah Montana, or a sexy pregnant pirate (to name just a few options).

Ricky's NYC
Year-round costume shop: 375 Broadway between Franklin and White Streets, 212-925-5490
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5. Creative Costume

Creative Costume offers elaborate, stage-worthy costumes for rent. The "Creative Couples" costume pairings include fun duos like Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI, King Kong and Fay Wray, and Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. Rental fees range from $50 to $350 for 48 hours (plus refundable $200 security deposit).

Creative Costume
242 W. 36th St., 8th floor, 212-564-5552

6. Frankie Steinz

Frankie's is the place to go for high-concept costumes, headpieces, and accessories. Costume designer Frankie Stein makes beautiful, custom-designed ensembles that will wow even the most jaded trick-or-treater. You can have Frankie create your costume for scratch or rent one of her masterpieces for the evening. And don't forget to check out the Frankie Steinz eBay store for costumes, wigs and accessories to help you channel Marge Simpson, a hot Roman soldier, or the lovely Guinevere.

Frankie Steinz
24 Harrison St. (btw. Hudson St. & Greenwich St.), 212-925-1373
By Appointment Only.

7. Party City

Check out the NYC Party City location for hundreds of affordable costumes and all of the supplies for your big Halloween bash. Dress up as your favorite High School Musical character, Stewie from Family Guy, a saucy warrior princess, or a giant beer bottle. You'll also find festive Halloween decorations, tableware, party invitations, and trick-or-treat supplies..

Party City Manhattan
38 West 14th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, 212-271-7310