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5 Local Places to Find Halloween Costumes

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SJU chapter.

 

1. South Street

South Street is not only known for its bustling nightlife, but also the many boutiques unique to only South Street. Starting on broad and South Street making your way down to the Riverfront you will find shops that cater to all your Halloween needs, whether you’re going for spooky or sexy you wont leave empty handed.

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2018/05/05/south-street-philadelphia/

2. Center City Shopping District

 

If you haven’t ventured downtown for a shopping trip yet, now is the best time! Buffalo Exchange, Eternity Fashion, and Urban Outfitters, just to name a few are great places to find affordable clothing to help bring that DIY costume to life.

https://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/best-places-to-shop-in-philadelphia/#vp-article-section–item-1

 

3. The King of Prussia Mall

Though its size can be intimidating, King of Prussia Mall is a shopping destination that you have to experience at least once, especially if you’re not from Philly. With over 450 stores to choose from you might want to set a day aside to find your perfect outfit.

https://business.simon.com/leasing/king-of-prussia

4. Spirit Halloween

If all else fails, there are 3 Spirit of Halloween locations located in Philly. If DIY isn’t your style or you just need a few staple pieces to make a costume pop then this is your place!

https://www.spirithalloween.com/content.jsp?pageName=CompInfo

 

5. Online Shop

Lastly, if you just don’t have the time to venture off campus to find that perfect costume, stores like Pretty Little Things, FashionNova, and MissGuided just to name a few, all have affordable cute options to make your Halloweekend outfit complete.

 

Kiana is a sophomore at Saint Joseph's University majoring in English. She is a contributing writer for The Lala and previously a contributing writer for The Prospect. 
Senior communications major at Saint Joseph's University with a passion for music and sports Philadelphia / New York City