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Year-round Central and Northern California Costume Stores
Find a costume shop which can serve you even when it's NOT Halloween time!
In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of recent Halloween and Christmas costume contestants who have entered this website's holiday photo contests. See any good ideas you might like for yourself, your family or your group?It isn't hard to find costumes at Halloween time---they're everywhere you turn, from party shops to discount warehouses...and at your local supermarket or pharmacy! But, what about the other 11 months of the year? If you need costumes for a masquerade party, Renaissance fair, school production or holiday where not many people use costumes...well, it can be tricky to find them. On this page, you'll discover what some of your local options might be.
Which type of costume stores are on this list?
Costume stores which sell a general variety of disguises were included on this list. Not all costume stores include a selection appropriate for Halloween or masquerade party-goers, though. Examples of types of costume stores omitted from this list include dance costume stores, costume designers working solely with professionals, wig shops, magic shops, etc.For example, a dance costume shop which also includes a section of costumes suitable for the general public WOULD be found on this list. If the dance store ONLY sells costumes for rehearsals and recitals, then it would NOT be. Another requirement is for the costume store to have a website. It doesn't need to be fancy, and it doesn't need the capability to actually sell costumes online. However, having some type of a website is important to protect would-be customers from making a long drive "for nothing." Costume shops, unlike other types of stores, vary widely in what they carry. For example, not all carry vintage clothing; some offer only rentals (or only costumes for-sale.) Since costume shops are relatively scarce (and driving to them often involves traveling a bit of a distance,) it's important to customers to be able to see in advance which costume stores MIGHT have something they'd like...and which definitely would not. As a result, not every Central and Northern California costume store is listed below. But, hopefully, the stores which met the qualifications for making it onto the list will suit your needs and serve you well!
Directory of Northern and Central CA year-round costume shops
Alameda Co year-round costume shopsBerkeley: Stagecraft Studios Theatrical Supplies, address is 1854 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703; phone number is 510-653-4424. Serious theatrical supply business, including high-quality costumes, makeup, wigs, and equipment for your stage production of pageant. Website: www.estagecraft.comPleasanton: Encore Theatrical and Costumes, address is 5556 Springdale Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (in the JC Penney Plaza by the Stoneridge Mall.) The Encore costume store's phone number is 925-463-2140. Year-round costume shop for all holidays, dancewear and dramatic productions. Other locations in Fremont and Walnut Creek. Member National Costumers Assoc. Website: http://encoreonstage.com/
Amador County year-round costume storesJackson: Heaven & Earth vintage clothing and costumes, address 126 Main Street, Jackson, CA 95642. The Heaven and Earth phone number is (209) 223-1900. Website: www.heavennearth.biz
Butte County year-round costume storesChico: Alter Ego Costumes, phone number (530) 894-1346; address is 249 Meyers St, Chico, CA 95928. Large selection of year-round costume rentals, plus custom costume making. Here's a link to the Alter Ego Costumes website.
Contra Costa Co year-round costume shopsEl Sobrante: Costume Corner, address is 3820A San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803; phone number (510) 222-9200. Halloween costumes, Christmas costumes, Easter, period clothing, dancewear. Year-round; closed Sundays and Mondays. Here's a link to the Costume Corner store website.Lafayette: Boswell's Party Store, phone number is 925-284-9150; address is 3483 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549. Costumes and accessories along with party supplies. Website: www.BoswellsParty.com(Other locations in Danville, 1901 Camino Ramon; phone, 925-866-1644. In Pleasanton: 3160 Santa Rita Road; phone 925-461-3000. In Pacheco: 5759 Pacheco Blvd; phone 925-676-3092)Walnut Creek: Encore Theatrical store, address is 1845 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598; phone number is 925-932-1001. Year-round costum, dancewear and theatrical supply shop. Other locations in Fremont/Newark area and in Pleasanton. Website is http://encoreonstage.com
Humboldt County year-round costume storesEureka: The Party Place; address, 940 Broadway, Eureka, California 95501; phone number is 707 443-0833. Supplies for parties, weddings and special events in addition to costumes. Here's the Party Place website.
Marin Co year-round costume shopsSan Rafael: Fantasy Clothing Co, address is 815 Third Street, San Rafael, CA 94901; phone number is 415-453-7332. Year round costume sales and rentals; accessories & wigs, too. Website is: http://www.fantasyclothingco.com/
Sacramento County year-round costume shopsYou may also wish to look under the "West Sacramento" listing at the end of this page.Carmichael: Grand Illusions, addrress, 7704 Fair Oaks Blvd; Carmichael, CA. 95608; phone number is 916-944-4708. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Magic, novelties, juggline, clowning, puppets and costumes. Here is the Grand Illusions website.Sacramento: Decades Costumes, phone number (916) 920-0932; address, 2004 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95815. Over 10,000 rental costumes and vintage clothing pieces. All items are for sale, as well; but since many are one-of-a-kind high-quality articles, prices will be higher than mass-produced costumes. Here is the Decades Costumes website.Sacramento: Evangeline's, address is 113 K Street, Old Sacramento, CA 95814; phone number is (916) 443-2181. This gift, toy and novelty shop has a costume section open to walk-in visitors from August through October every year. For other times of the year, you may get assistance with your costuming needs by appointment. Website: Evangeline's store website.
San Francisco year-round costume shopsSan Francisco: Costumes on Haight: address is 735 Haight St, San Francisco, CA, 94117. Costumes on Haight's phone number is 415-621-1356. Year-round store featuring both the familiar and the unexpected. Member of National Costumers Association. Website: www.costumesonhaight.com San Francisco: Foxy Lady Boutique, address 2644 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110; phone number (415) 285-4980. Specialist in flirty adult costumes, along with clothing and lingerie. Website: www.foxyladyboutique.com
San Joaquin co year-round costume storesLodi: Costumes in Lodi/Uniformity, address is 531 W. Lodi Ave, Lodi, CA 95240. The Uniformity/Costumes in Lodi phone number is 209-369-7343. This year-round uniform and costume shop outfits medical professionals in the front of the store...and Batman and Lucille Ball wannabe's in the rear half of the shop! Website: www.costumesinlodi.com
San Mateo County year-round costume shopsRedwood City: House of Humor, address is 747 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063. The House of Humor phone number is (650) 368-5524. Year round costumes and accessories for the whole family. Large wig collection. Member of National Costumers Assoc. Website is www.thehouseofhumor.com/San Carlos: Cynthia's Costumes, address is 1313 Laurel Street, # 206, San Carlos, CA 94070; phone number, (650) 367-5036. Website: www.cynthiascostumes.com Costume rentals, plus a variety of other services including children's parties and photo op sessions. No credit cards accepted. Call in advance for appointment.
Santa Clara County Year-round costume shopsLos Altos: Assistance League Costume Bank, address is 169 State Street, Los Altos, CA 94022; phone number is (650) 941-2610. This shop is the primary fund-raising activity for the Los Altos Assistance League. Costume rentals year-round, plus sales of costume accessories. Limited hours: Wednesdays thru Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm. Here's the Assistance League Costume Bank's website.Los Gatos: Affordable Treasures, address is 15795 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032; phone number is (408) 356-3101. Open 7 days a week year-round with extended hours in October and December. Carries a selection of costumes, plus party supplies, school supplies and arts & crafts. Since 1986. Here's the Affordable Treasures store website.Mountain View: Fun House Theatrical Costumes, address is 620 National Ave Mountain View, CA 94043. The Fun House costume store's phone number is 650-428-1755. Year round. This local store actually does the bulk of its business through its EBay store! You may check out their inventory at website: www.funhousetheatrical.com
San Jose: Moon Zoom Vintage and Costume, address is 1630 W San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95128; phone number is (408) 287-5876. Year-round vintage clothing specializing in the 1950's through the 1980's...with an extra-special emphasis on the 1970's decade. Limited selection of costumes year-round, but extra costumes are stocked during the Halloween period. Here's the Moon Zooom website. San Jose: Natasha's Attic, address is 1238 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 (between Downing and Stokes); phone number is (408) 286-7368. Open 12 months of the year with costumes (including high-quality theatrical costumes), makeup, wigs and all sorts of accessories. Both sales and rentals. Website: www.natashasattic.com San Jose: Park Place Vintage clothing & costume rentals, address is 1318 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The Park Place phone number is (408) 294-9893. Year round store. Website: www.parkplacevintage.comSunnyvale: Debbie Lyn's Costumes, address is 822 E Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087; phone number for Debbie Lyn's costume store 408-245-8720. A second phone number you may call is 408/733-1916. Member National Costumers Association. Website: www.dlcostumes.comVictoria's Dance and Costume store, address 1921 West San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95128; phone number is (408) 295-9316. Year-round dance wear and costume shop. Member National Costumers Association. Website: www.victoriasdancecostume.com
Santa Cruz Co year-round costume storesSanta Cruz: Victoria's Dance and Costume, address is 104 Lincoln St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone number is (831) 469-9316. Year-round supplier of dancewear and costumes. Member National Costumers Assoc. Website: www.victoriasdancecostume.comWatsonville: M & M Party Rentals, address is 1046 Freedom Boulevard, # B, Watsonville, CA 95076; phone number is (831) 728-8405. Here's the M & M Party Rental & Supply Company's website. In addition to party rental supplies, M & M's has a year-round costume rental department with over 800 selections in it.
Solano County year-round costume storesBenicia: Lottie Ballou Costumes & More, phone number 707-747-9433; address, 627 First St, Benicia, CA 94510. Hours: Wednesdays through Saturdays, Noon to 6 pm; Sundays, noon until 5 pm (longer hours near Halloween.) For appointments at other times, call 707-373-0610. 18 years providing quality costume rentals in Benicia; "if we don't have it, we'll track it down!" Old-time sepia photos using our costumes, vintage costume jewelry and new real gemstone jewelry. Website is www.lottieballou.comSonoma County year-round costume storesSanta Rosa: Disguise the Limits, address is 100 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Phone number for the sales dept is (707) 575-1477, and the rental dept phone number is (707) 528-2590. Year round costume shop. Member of National Costumers Association. Website is www.disguisethelimit.com
Yolo County costume storesWest Sacramento: I Wannabe Costumes, call for appointment. phone number is (916) 371-0901. Website: www.iwantabe1.com
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