Sort Out Your Costume in the Village
Whether you’ve been planning for months or waiting for the day of, sort out all your costume needs in the Village this year. Uninspired? Dress up as a famous Villager! Can’t find what you need? Run over to one of the great costume shops in the neighborhood listed below.
Sort Out Your Costume in the Village
Whether you’ve been planning for months or waiting for the day of, sort out all your costume needs in the Village this year. Uninspired? Dress up as a famous Villager! Can’t find what you need? Run over to one of the great costume shops in the neighborhood listed below.
Some Village-inspired costumes…
Bob Dylan
Why should Timothy Chalamet be the only one getting to dress up as Bob Dylan this year? You’re a wig and some Wayfarers away from going out as the voice of a generation.
Cafe Wha?, a former hangout of Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Allen Ginsberg & other Village Icons.
Taylor Swift
With so many of her eras, Taylor Swift gives you options and the fun of embracing your inner pop star—from bedazzled one-pieces to a full country fit. Dress up as this Village darling, and make sure to get a photo shoot on Cornelia Street while you’re at it.
Jimi Hendrix
On a similar note, embrace another Village icon with another iconic look, and a recent film—Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision premiered August 9 at Quad Cinema in the Village, find showtimes here while the film enters its world tour.
Carrie Bradshaw
An iconic and fictional resident of the Village, Carrie from Sex in the City is an easy last-minute costume to pull off—just a white tutu and a pink top and you’re on your way towards selling the look—extra props if you can pull off running around in 4-inch heels all day.
Rick Rubin
The famous producer and founder of Def Jam Recordings got his start right here in the Village as a student at NYU. Pay homage to this cultural icon with a long white beard and a monotone wardrobe—a clever but easily executed costume.
That’s just a few ideas to get the juices flowing. Really, the best costume is the one that gets you excited to go out and enjoy all the exciting Halloween events happening in the Village this year.
To make sure you have everything you need, make sure to take advantage of the great costume shops in the area, including:
Halloween Adventure Shop
104 4th Ave
For those looking to really nail their look, this huge store offers an eclectic selection of classic & current character costumes & props. Helping the Village with their costume needs for over 40 years, Halloween Adventure is a great choice for your shopping this season.
Village Party Store
13 E 8th St
Village Party Store has an all-out collection of costume essentials, from fully-equipped costume kits to hats, scarves, makeup, wigs, and more. Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a high chance its to found in the long aisles and deep shelves of this costume emporium.
Gothic Renaissance
110 4th Ave
It’s in the name—for those looking to take on the darker spirit of Halloween, Gothic Renaissance is the place for you. Selling gothic gear like corsets, boots & unique jewelry, plus taxidermy & other oddities, this shop will make sure you’re set for a very spooky holiday.
