On paper, Halloween costume rental makes a lot of sense.
Raise your hand if you've ever worn a Halloween costume more than once. OK, how about more than twice? Three times? Bueller? Didn't think so.
Halloween costumes are generally "one night stands" with the wearer, which is why many now think renting is the sensible way to prepare for the big night.
That said, given all the awesome and also cheap Halloween costumes available today, you probably don't have a lot to lose by springing for ownership.
(You never know, maybe it will become a classic you can pass on to your kids as they learn to love Halloween as much as you do.)
But if you're set on renting a Halloween costume, here are a few things to keep in mind as you explore Halloween costume rentals in Dallas and beyond:
- Do you get a good vibe when you walk into the store?
- Is it clean? (How does it smell?)
- Does someone cheerfully greet you right away, and ask how they can help you?
- Are the costumes intuitively organized so you can easily find what you're looking for?
- Do the lighting and layout "fit" with the Halloween costume rental experience you're looking to have?
- Do the staff seem like they love or hate their jobs?
- What's the store's rental and return policy? (If you ask any staff member, can they explain it to you or quickly get you someone who can?)
Halloween costume rental can be a great move. If you pick the right place, it be the dream matchmaker between you and the Halloween costume you were meant to wear.
But please take our humble Halloween costume rental advice: If anything feels "off" to you about the store you choose, run like Laurie Strode escaping Michael Myers.
Try another store, or just spring for full ownership of an easily available Halloween Costume for sale at a local retailer, or get one with time to spare before the big day via Amazon Prime or another online outlet with free or low-cost express shipping.
We're in the home stretch to Halloween, and no matter what you're going to do great. If you're interested in Halloween costume rental, we have no doubt you'll end up with a great costume that you won't need to find closet space for come November.
Or you'll take the short and just-as-good route by adding a cheap costume to your permanent collection for future use or adaptation.
Either way, have a great Halloween.
Need more ideas? Check out the user-friendly Amazon Halloween store. If you didn't find the great last-minute Halloween ideas you need here, you'll find them there.