Unique Places To Purchase Your 2025 Halloween Costume
Unique Places To Purchase Your 2025 Halloween Costume
By Penelope Sandlin — October 16, 2025
Halloween is quickly approaching, which means it is that time of the year when everyone is racing to find the cutest costume. Cultivating the perfect costume that toes that fragile line of being unique and recognizable can be tricky. Part of what makes this such a challenge is figuring out where to source your costume items. If you find yourself struggling on this hunt, here are a few underrated places to shop for the perfect Halloween costume.
Kitteny
Kitteny is great for niche costumes that are more simplistic but still catered toward Halloween. They offer styles such as babydoll dresses, animal print sets, corset dresses, and mini dresses with apron details. This is the perfect place to shop to help you make a cute and simple costume, like a maid or Goldilocks, uniquely your own.
Goodwill
Although shopping at Goodwill can be hit or miss when looking for specific items, it’s still worth a visit—especially if you don’t have an exact costume in mind. It’s a great place to find inexpensive pieces that you can alter or “destroy” with fake blood or rips. Goodwill is also ideal for picking up last-minute basics that can serve as the foundation of your look. With the right accessories and add-ons, even simple items from Goodwill can be transformed into a striking costume.
Depop
If you want to thrift pieces for your Halloween costume while also maintaining control over what you’re searching for, Depop is the perfect place to start. The app features a wide variety of secondhand clothing, jewelry, and accessories that can help you create a unique and stylish look. It’s especially great for finding finishing touches like boots or statement jewelry to complete your costume. You can also find secondhand costumes that are already styled and ready to wear. Brands like Dolls Kill and Leg Avenue often appear on Depop for a fraction of their original price, making it an affordable and creative option for building your Halloween look.
Nuuly
If you are looking for a high-end dress or outfit for the base of your costume while avoiding a high price tag, Nuuly is a great place to start. Nuuly is a clothing rental website that allows subscribers to rent six items per month. This is a great option for a costume since the clothing items can be sent back to Nuuly after use. Nuuly also has a “thrift shop” feature that allows subscribers to buy high-end clothing at very affordable prices with markdowns ranging anywhere from 60% to 80% off. This is a handy resource if you are looking for a trendy costume that will not break the bank.
Etsy
If you’re looking for a handmade costume that’s guaranteed to stand out, Etsy is the place to shop. The app hosts countless small businesses creating one-of-a-kind Halloween costumes, from intricate headpieces to angel wings made with real feathers. These sellers offer elevated, unique pieces that can take your costume to the next level. Shopping on Etsy not only supports ethical small businesses, but it is also a great way to incorporate unique pieces into your Halloween costume this year.
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