Where to Buy Halloween Costumes in Austin (2026): Wigs, Vintage and Last-Minute Finds
Halloween is a Saturday this year, and Austin has two full weekends of parties. If you still need a costume, the city is better at this than most: a wig shop that dresses drag queens and theater kids, a block of North Loop vintage stores sorted by decade, and thrift racks on East 7th where a full outfit costs less than a cover charge. Here's where to go, by what you need.
Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds on South Congress closed in 2022, so skip it on the map. Everything below was checked for 2026. Hours shift around Halloween, so check a shop's Instagram before you drive over.
Austin Costume Shops at a Glance
- Wigs, makeup and headpieces — Coco Coquette on East Cesar Chavez.
- A decade (60s, 70s, 80s) — The North Loop vintage block: Blue Velvet, Big Bertha's Paradise, Room Service Vintage and Prototype Vintage, all within a few minutes' walk.
- Witchy, western or glam — Charm School Vintage on East 11th, Pecos Jane on Wheeless St, Feathers on South Congress.
- Cheap and creative — Buffalo Exchange on the Drag and Treasure City Thrift on East 7th.
- A full costume in a bag — Spirit Halloween's seasonal pop-ups around Austin.
Wigs, Makeup and Headpieces: Coco Coquette
Coco Coquette has been Austin's wig shop since 2010, and October is its busiest month. It stocks ready-to-wear wigs in almost every cut and color, plus lashes, theatrical and drag makeup, crowns, headdresses, masks and glitter. It's the fastest way to make a simple outfit read as a costume, and the staff can do your makeup too.
Coco Coquette
- 📍 2109 E Cesar Chavez St, East Austin
- 🎭 Wigs, lashes, theatrical makeup, crowns and headpieces
- 💡 Book a makeup appointment early for Halloween weekend
Dress as a Decade: The North Loop Vintage Block
If your costume is a decade (disco, 80s prom, a 60s mod look), go to North Loop. Four vintage shops sit within a few minutes' walk of each other, so you can park once and hit all of them.
Blue Velvet
- 📍 217 W North Loop Blvd, next to Epoch Coffee
- 🎭 Mostly 60s to 80s clothing, sorted by decade and style, which makes it the easiest stop for a decade costume
Big Bertha's Paradise
- 📍 112 E North Loop Blvd
- 🎭 Loud, colorful, one-of-a-kind pieces from every decade. Good for anything glam or over the top
Room Service Vintage
- 📍 117 E North Loop Blvd
- 🎭 Known for mid-century furniture, with racks of vintage clothes and accessories to dig through
Prototype Vintage
- 📍 123 E North Loop Blvd (moved from South Congress)
- 🎭 Men's and women's 60s and 70s staples, plus styling help
Witchy, Western or Glam
Charm School Vintage
- 📍 1111 E 11th St, East Austin
- 🎭 Witchy and boho clothing, crystals and jewelry. The easy answer for a witch costume that doesn't look store-bought
Pecos Jane Vintage
- 📍 1008 Wheeless St
- 🎭 Western wear and clothing from the 40s to the early 2000s, organized by color. Go here for a real cowboy or cowgirl costume
Feathers Boutique Vintage
- 📍 1700 S Congress Ave, Suite B
- 🎭 Bold patterns and rare pieces on South Congress. Good for a statement jacket or dress to build around
Cheap and Creative
For a DIY costume on a budget, these two are where to start. Bring an idea, not a shopping list.
Buffalo Exchange
- 📍 2904 Guadalupe St, at 29th St on the Drag
- 🕒 Mon to Sat 11am to 9pm, Sun 11am to 8pm
- 🎭 Secondhand clothes bought from locals, so there's always something odd on the racks. You can sell clothes here too
Treasure City Thrift
- 📍 2142 E 7th St, East Austin
- 🎭 Calls itself the cheapest thrift store in Austin. Donation-based and zero-waste, with proceeds supporting local groups
Last Minute: Spirit Halloween
Need a full costume in a bag the day of? Spirit Halloween opens seasonal pop-ups across the Austin area every fall, usually in empty storefronts in shopping centers. Locations change each year, so use their store finder for the one closest to you.
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Where can I buy a Halloween costume in Austin?
Coco Coquette on East Cesar Chavez for wigs and makeup, the North Loop vintage shops (Blue Velvet, Big Bertha's Paradise, Room Service Vintage, Prototype Vintage) for decade costumes, Buffalo Exchange and Treasure City Thrift for cheap DIY pieces, and Spirit Halloween's seasonal pop-ups for ready-made costumes.
Is Lucy in Disguise still open in Austin?
No. Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds on South Congress closed in 2022 after 38 years.
Where can I get a wig for Halloween in Austin?
Coco Coquette, 2109 E Cesar Chavez St. It carries ready-to-wear wigs in almost every style, plus lashes, makeup and headpieces.
Where is the best vintage shopping for a Halloween costume in Austin?
North Loop. Blue Velvet, Big Bertha's Paradise, Room Service Vintage and Prototype Vintage are all on North Loop Blvd, a few minutes' walk apart. Blue Velvet sorts its clothes by decade.
What's the cheapest place to put together a costume in Austin?
Treasure City Thrift at 2142 E 7th St calls itself the cheapest thrift store in Austin. Buffalo Exchange on Guadalupe St is another good bet for odd secondhand pieces.
Cover photo: Taylor Foss / Unsplash.
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