Whether you’re going for spooky or sexy, hilarious or heroic, Halloween is that one time of the year when you can don a wig and play dress-up – no judgments! For a top-to-toe transformation, here are some of the best costume shops in Singapore to rent or buy to copy your favourite celebs.
Moephosis Concept
The creative director and owner of Moephosis Concept, Moe Kasim has numerous accolades under his belt. From his involvement in Miss Singapore Universe to winning a ST Life! Theatre Award – Best Costume Design, you know you’re in good hands. With over 1,000 costumes across 20 over themes, go all out and claim the trophy for Best Dressed.
Moephosis Concept, 15 Shaw Rd, #08-02, Singapore 367953
Global Mascot
For a wider range of options, look no further than Global Mascot. This is a store with a smorgasbord of fun, playful and scary choices dotted at every corner and wall of its brick-and-mortar. Besides rummaging through the classics – think horror film characters, zombies, witches, vampires, and more – score big on originality and get your life-sized mascot costumes and props designed and custom-made by these guys. If you need a fitting battered look to go along with your Halloween outfit, this costume store also offers face painting.
Global Mascot, #01-55, 114 Lavender Street CT Hub 2, Singapore 338729
Pan-in-a-box
While this costume store is a regular haunt amongst the Cosplay community, don’t dismiss it just yet. Pan-in-a-box has got heaps of costumes for Halloweeners, ranging from faux scars and prosthetic noses to mock creepy clown masks and the classic Scream villain costume. Or if you’re going for something a little more unconventional, don’t forget the wigs section – there’s everything from neon orange ‘dos to choppy blonde bobs.
Pan-in-the-box,#02-51, Clarke Quay Central, The Central Shopping Mall 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817
Funatics
Funatics is an online fancy dress store for affordable costumes and accessories, including hair-raising Halloween-themed ones. With a dedicated category, you can find all sorts of party needs from fake blood and spiderwebbed eyelashes to scary masks and zombie get-ups. Order as much as you need, and not worry a thing about late delivery; Funantics will have them delivered to your doorstep on the same day!
Funantics, available online.
Costumes ‘N’ Parties
Play Halloween dress-up with the whole family – infants included – at Costumes ‘N’ Parties. It’s stock is regularly updated with new styles but we especially love their classic Halloween looks like the Zombie Nurse, Chuckie Doll, and the Prince of Darkness himself.
Costumes ‘N’ Parties, #02-16/17/18, Havelock II, No.2 Havelock Road, Singapore 059763
Costumes ‘N’ Mascots
A popular choice all-year-round for masquerade parties and D&Ds, this industry stalwart scores major points for the wide variety of costumes it carries. Want to be Harry Potter, Elmo, a Samurai, or even a sultry Moulin Rouge dancer? The sky’s the limit, people!
Costumes ‘N’ Mascots, 806 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198774
JCM Costume Rental
Here, it’s either go big or go home. We say skip the superhero costumes and head straight for what JCM does best: sparkly and shiny cabaret costumes, complete with feather boas and headdresses that’ll make any showgirl proud. Psst… we also spy heritage costumes (Samsui Woman, Ma Jie and even a Satay uncle) from Singapore’s olden days if you’re keen on doing a throwback ensemble.
JCM Costume Rental, #04-76 Midview City, Block 22 Sin Ming Lane, Singapore 573968
Customade Costumes and Merchandise
No such luck at finding the right costume? Leave it up to Customade Costumes and Merchandise (CCM) to have a killer outfit made-to-measure or have some minor work done to a throwback piece. If you prefer renting rather than splashing cash on a new onesie, pop by this costume store and trawl the shelves yourself for the next best thing.
Customade Costumes and Merchandise, #01-01, 3 Kelantan Lane, Singapore 208635
Costume City
Ever wanted to be part of the Avengers? Now’s your chance. Costume City offers a stellar selection of superhero ensembles, from Wonder Woman and Captain America, to The Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man – as well as good ol’ classics like fairytale characters and the sexy nurse. Who says dress-up is just for kids?
Costume City, #09-03 Henderson Industrial Park, Block 203 (Wing A) Henderson Road, Singapore 159546 (By appointment only.)
Awesome Costumes
Does Awesome Costumes live up to its name? You bet it does. Custom-made costumes are their thing here, but don’t fret if you’re running out of time. Costumes (priced at $60 above) up for rental are equally made with precision and quality. Bonus: These guys even offer consultancy services to help you nail your Halloween look with the right wigs, accessories and makeup.
Awesome Costumes, #03-04E, 3 Pemimpin Drive Singapore 576147 (By appointment only.)
Lips Enterprise
We’d be surprised if you haven’t heard this one. Located at Far East Plaza’s top floor, Lips Enterprise is a gem of a costume store. Although it’s modestly shabby and charmingly cramped, the beauty in this decades-old store is the surprise factor: endless racks of quirky ensembles and props line its walls, so if you still haven’t decided on your Halloween costume this year, we strongly suggest popping in. We promise you’ll either leave with a brilliant costume or newfound inspiration for a dazzling DIY ensemble.
Lips Enterprise, #03-08, Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road, Singapore 228213
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