Play dress up at these creative costume shops in Toronto

Even grownups like to play dress up from time to time. You’re sure to find an outrageous outfit for your next theme party at these Toronto costume shops. Now you just have to decide if you want to go for spooky, silly or sexy.

Play dress up at these creative costume shops in Toronto
Jessica Emma Napier By

Malabar

1
2440A Dufferin St, Main, York, ON M6E 3T1

This Toronto institution has been in business since 1923 and has an unrivaled selection of theatrical costumes and props for rent or purchase. The McCaul Street shop also carries stage makeup and dancewear. The rental service boasts an impressive array of highly detailed historical period pieces (Medieval knights, Victorian bathing costumes, 1920s flapper dresses) while the retail shop specializes in licensed costumes (superheroes, movie stars), novelty costumes and traditional spooky Halloween ensembles.

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Exile

2
20 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2J7

Kensington Market is full of vintage clothing boutiques but this colourful clothing emporium is in a class of its own. You’ll want to take plenty of time to scour the racks and racks of vintage tuxedos, evening gowns, ’80s prom dresses, fur coats and many more creative costume necessities. You’ll also find plenty of pop culture savvy costumes for men and women and partywear for all sorts of seasonal holidays. Visit during Pride Week to pick up rainbow-coloured fashions and accessories for a loud and proud look.

Theatrix Costume House

Hamilton, ON

These certainly aren’t your average thrift store costumes. This iconic costume shop caters to the theatre, film and television industry with its finely crafted pieces. Regular folks are also welcome to rent over-the-top outfits or partake in the costumes, wigs, makeup and accessories available in the retail shop. If you have your heart set on a Marie Antoinette ensemble for Halloween, make sure you reserve ahead of time.

Candy's Costume Shop

3
685 Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON M4S 2N2

Don’t be fooled by the unassuming storefront — you’ll be amazed by the large selection of whimsical retail costumes, accessories and props inside this Mount Pleasant boutique. Stumped on your solo costume? Check out the great selection of couples costumes and group outfits. You can also rent Easter bunny costumes and Santa suits during the seasonal holidays.

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Jessica is a writer, editor and self-professed foodie. She loves exploring the city on two wheels, spends almost all of her disposable income at restaurants and never apologizes for Instagramming her food. After living in Toronto for almost a decade, she traded YYZ for YVR and is now the Vancouver City Editor for YP.
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