The 10 Best Places You Can Buy Halloween Costumes Online

Halloween is going to look a little different this year. We won’t—or at least shouldn’t—be crowding around at costume parties or going door to door asking strangers and neighbors for candy. But it doesn’t mean you can’t dress up to celebrate social distance-style. No matter what your plans are this Hallow’s Eve, it’s absolutely worth it to invest in a festive costume that’s bound to raise your (haunted) spirits. We’ve rounded up the best places to shop for costumes online that’ll fit every budget and niche taste in historical references and pop culture.

1. Walmart

Prices: $

Sizes: S to X

Return/exchange policy: 90 days

Walmart makes it as easy to shop for your Halloween costumes as they do household items. All costume styles are broken down into 25 categories on the left-side navigation bar, like Harry Potter, zombie or pirate costumes. The top gallery features additional sections like adult, group and even dog costumes.

2. Target

Prices: $

Sizes: XS to 2X

Return/exchange policy: 90 days

It’s almost as if the Target website should pivot to selling strictly Halloween costumes—that’s how comprehensive their selection and navigational tools are. First select from a panel of categories like couples, men’s, or women’s costumes, and then choose from more narrower selections like scary, funny, or princess storybook costumes. Narrow down even further by choosing between, say, insect animal and team mascot in the women’s jumpsuit costume section, for example.

3. Amazon

Prices: $$

Sizes: Varies by brand

Return/exchange policy: 30 days

Shopping for Halloween costumes on Amazon can be a little overwhelming given that there are over 100,000 search results for Halloween costumes. But not to worry! To narrow down your search, select from men’s, women’s, and kid’s costumes (and more) on the left-hand side. Then browse as you normally would on Amazon, searching by star rating, price range, brand, and popularity.

4. Etsy

Prices: $$$

Sizes: XXS to 5X

Return/exchange policy: Varies by brand

Etsy is your destination for all things a little artsy and off-the-beaten-path. The same rings true for their Halloween costume selection, which is both accessible (if you’re looking for a traditional outfit) and niche (if you’re looking to inspire people to think about what exactly you’re dressed up as). When you search for Halloween costumes, narrow it down via women, men, baby, toddler, pet costumes, and more. Then search by price, size, color and theme.

5. Disney

Prices: $$

Sizes: XS to 2X

Return/exchange policy: 30 days

Disney fans rejoice—you can dress up as all your favorite characters thanks to the wide range of customers available at Disney’s online store. Not only can you filter your options by size or price but you can also browse by movie or franchise (like Marvel or Pixar). There are costumes for kids, adults, pets, and even the whole family or a group of friends.

6. Party City

Prices: $$

Sizes: XS to 3X

Return/exchange policy: 30 days

For a comprehensive selection of costumers, look no further than Party City. Under Halloween costumes, you’ll see narrower categories like plus-size, adult, kids and more. Below, you can shop by theme and top-rated options. The retailer really hones in on their pop culture offerings, and as such, you can search by character, like Captain America or Peter Pan.

7. HalloweenCostumes.com

Prices: $$

Sizes: XS to XL, XS to 6X

Return/exchange policy: 30 days

Like its name suggests, you’re—surprise, surprise—getting a really varied selection of Halloween costumes here. Right from the top, they offer a choice of adult, kids, group costumes and more. Scroll down, and you’ll see even narrower categories with bright and beautiful images that give you a sense of their aesthetic right away. Pick your category, and you can then choose from their dozens of themes, like celebrity or sports costumes.

8. Spirit Halloween

Prices: $$$

Sizes: XS to 2X

Return/exchange policy: 14 days

Easy to navigate and even easier to find what you’re looking for, Spirit Halloween is a prime destination for all your spooky party needs. In their costume section, you have the option of selecting from standard categories on the left-hand navigation bar like women’s and plus size costumes, and if you’re more of a visual creature, select from their collage of the same. You’ll then be greeted with even more categories to choose from like occupations and animals. Don’t be sticker spooked if you find their costumes to sell for well over $100—sort by price and you’ll find a great festive option for $50 or less.

9. Overstock

Prices: $$

Sizes: XS to 2X

Return/exchange policy: 30 days

Overstock doesn’t have a ton of categories to choose from, and that’s what makes it a pleasant experience to shop for Halloween costumes there. They still have a vast enough selection to allow you to browse via category on the left-hand side (to the tune of 17 pages’ worth of costumes), like Marvel, Star Wars and Walking Dead. What’s interesting is that you can shop by care instructions. If dry cleaning is out of your budget, for example, you know to opt for something that can be machine or hand washed.

10. Wholesale Halloween Costumes

Prices: $

Sizes: XS to 3X

Return/exchange policy: 30 days

As the most budget-friendly option of the bunch, you won’t have to sacrifice a great time with Wholesale Halloween Costumes’ selection. The front page lets you navigate via age group, brand (think Disney and Star Wars), major categories like animals, and new releases. If you search by age group, they’ll give you the option to dive into their most popular categories, as well as entire costumes under $20.

Murray Elsie