ShareThis small Lincoln Park storefront outshines Walgreens' costume selection.
(773) 790-4768
1120 W Fullerton Ave
(Seminary Avenue)
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.925323
-87.656867
Neighborhoods: North Side, DePaul
What People Are Saying About Chicago Costume
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Chicago Costume
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Around the Chicago area, Chicago Costume is well know for its friendly service, expansive selection of costumes and not to mention the pack of small dogs that will greet you at the door. A local family-owned store, it was started nearly 30 years ago in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago- and is contining to grow each year! We have literally thousands of costumes, masks, makeup and accessories in our stores and online! We are working hard to fully stock our online site, so if there is something you cannot find online, send us an e-mail at chicagocostume@gmail.com
The Editor
Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch
The Scene – Not your ordinary outfitter, this spot is a nonstop, year-round party. People in search of Santa suits, lucky leprechauns and murder-mystery purveyors select from prepackaged or rentable frocks, while tactile toys--from angel wings to weapons--elicit "oohs" and "ahhs" from all ages. – – The Goods – Whether you want to look like a pimp daddy or peculiarly garbed bishop, vampire or phantom, this shop has you--literally--covered. Ladies looking to hook up might opt for the devilishly clad belly dancer, cabaret or cheerleader costumes, while those going for the…
08/13/09
The Best Costume Store in Chicago
by goatking at Citysearch
Think costumes are for Halloween only? Think again. Chicago's finest costume store boasts a veritable cornucopia of costume selections year round. Located across the Lincoln Park campus of DePaul University and a block and a half from the Fullerton El stop, this costume store has never failed to come up in the clutch.
While it's true that Halloween is the busiest time of the year, if you're heading to a theme party, this place has a giant rows of wigs, walls of makeup, moustaches, hats, and other random stuff to steal the show and be outrageous and ostentatious. Any movie character you've ever wanted to dress up as, you can either buy a boxed/bagged costume or rent it out for a few days. Any costume you can find online, they have it and will let you try it on to make sure it fits. Any costume that they don't have, they will be kind enough to order it for you. As far as you can stretch your imagination, they will find some way to get it to you.
If you take a step into their basement, you'll find the rental section. The rentals at Chicago Costume are some of the best I've ever seen and are professional theater quality. Walls of armor and heavy metal weapons are available in the rental section and well as historical costumes with intricate accessories.
I have to give credit to the people that work there because they love what they do and are always willing to point you to the next costume even after you tried on four costumes and still didn't find what you wanted. I really can't remember the last time I bought a costume anywhere else because Chicago Costume has the widest selection, best location, and nicest people.
06/02/08
Great selection, Great pricing and Great Service
by matthewross at Citysearch
I needed to find a clown outfit for a birthday party. However, I was hoping to be a more casual clown, so I wanted to know my options. Courtland was very helpful showing me several options. He even showed me one shirt that can be used for either a clown, pirate or prisoner. I ended up getting a few things that worked out perfectly. I was very pleased considering it was convenient, affordable and had a large of selection to find what I was looking for, Also, it was easy to find parking.
- Pros: price, service, selectoin
The Details on Chicago Costume
Know Before You Go:
Bagged costumes range from $15 to $45. Rentals are a little pricier, from $65 to $75 and can be kept for up to three days.
When to Go:
As Halloween approaches (usually starting in September), Chicago Costume has extended hours. Call ahead to confirm.
Category:
Costumes, Theatrical Makeup, Clothing Accessories, Costume Manufacturers, Party Supplies
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Message from Chicago Costume
- Masks, Makeup and Accessories
- A local family-owned store
- Please visit our website
Around the Chicago area, Chicago Costume is well know for its friendly service, expansive selection of costumes and not to mention the pack of small dogs that will greet you at the door. A local family-owned store, it was started nearly 30 years ago in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago- and is contining to grow each year!
We have literally thousands of costumes, masks, makeup and accessories in our stores and online!
We are working hard to fully stock our online site, so if there is something you cannot find online, send us an e-mail at chicagocostume@gmail.com
