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Patch Picks: Halloween Costume Shopping

If costume shopping is on your to-do list, here are a few places in the area to begin your search.

Halloween is just around the corner, which means costume parties are the theme choice for many fall festivities. While you can get great costumes shopping online at costume stores, part of the fun of Halloween is discovering how creatively clever you can be without breaking the bank in the process. This week Patch picks some shops for great Halloween costumes. 

Not sure what you or your kids want to dress up as this year and in need of a little inspiration? Already know exactly what you want to be but still looking for just the right accessories to authentically pull off your look? The local thrift shops in the area may be a great place to start in your search for the perfect costume. (or maybe just a costume!) 

The Recycled Clothing Store
7810 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 619-6660

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“A diamond-in-the-rough. If you're okay with digging through the racks to find something good, the prices absolutely cannot be beat.”

Thrift Storecenter
3115 Sherwood Hall Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 360-1919

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A veritable costume shopper’s paradise. This store has “an amazing selection of leg warmers, vests, old golf sweaters, worn-in tees, slouchy beanies, funky suit jackets, scarves, tons of shoes and great jewelry….”

But you do have to be a willing to devote the time and energy to hunt for your treasures if you’re going to successfully venture into a thrift store. So, if you just don’t have the time or inclination these department stores are usually a good bet for costumes.

Sears
5901 Duke St, Alexandria, VA
‪(703) 914-2255

J.C. Penney’s
6699 Springfield Mall, Springfield Mall, Springfield –
(703) 971-8850 

Walmart Supercenter
‪6303 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA
‪(703) 253-9901

Walmart
5800 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA
(703) 924-8800

Tuesday Morning
6140 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria, VA
(703) 922-5718

Target
3101 Jefferson Davis Hwy
(703) 706-3840

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