Halloween is only 11 days away, and if you’re a last minute kind of person, you might wind up having nothing to wear at all. The key to nailing a great Halloween outfit is to always plan in advance, but if you didn’t have the luxury of time, here are 8 rental stores where you can get your costumes last minute. After all, for a one-off event, you don’t have to buy an outfit and renting is far more affordable too, with prices starting as low as RM40.
1) Absolute Pitch Costume
Not only are Absolut Pitch Costume known to dress you up as Star Wars characters, they also have a wide range of costumes of iconic film characters like your comic-book heroes or even Disney princesses. Prices range between RM40-RM400 and they have sizes from petite to plus size.
Hours: Tues-Sat: 11am-9pm; Sun: 12pm-6pm. (Closed on Mondays and selected public holidays).
Address: Room 600, Level 6,Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03- 2142 1222
2) Costume ‘N’ Parties
Costume ‘N’ Parties is known to be one of the biggest costume boutiques in KL with over 20,000 costumes in store. You can even have the option of mixing and matching wigs and accessories as well. Prices range between RM60-RM200.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11am-8pm; Sat: 11am-6pm. (Closed on Sundays and public holidays).
Address: The Weld, #L2-09, Level 2, 76, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Costume ‘N’ Parties
Tel: 03-2164 8184
3) Cantique Costume
Cantique Costume is pretty noteworthy for having a diverse range of costumes of all sizes and colours. From movie characters you adore to simple Masquerade costumes, there’s even Bollywood style costumes too! Prices range between RM50 to RM200 and there will be make-up artists in store to assist you in pairing the right makeup look with your chosen costume.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11am-8pm; Sat: 11am-6pm. (Closed on Sundays and public holidays).
Address: 22-1, Jalan Sulaiman 1, Taman Putra Sulaiman, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Website: Cantique Costume
Tel: 03-4270 4330
4) Costumes Empire
Costume Empire first opened its doors in 2006, and 10 years later, they are still one of the costume stores that people return to each October to get their preferred Halloween outfit. There’s a range of characters that you can channel with the outfits from Costume Empire, ranging from Alice In Wonderland, Red Riding Hood and Batman to even Superman. Prices start at RM80.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm; Sat: 10am-6pm. (Closed on Sundays and public holidays).
Address: Penthouse Suite 7.07, 7th Floor Wisma Central, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Costume Empire
Tel: 03-2164 3698
5) Century Fiesta
Century Fiesta provides a wide selection of costumes for both adults and childrens. You can get your hands on typical princess gowns to Lady Gaga style outfits. Prices range between RM60-RM500.
Hours: Mon- Fri, 11am- 7.30pm, Sat, 11am-5pm. (Closed on Sundays and public holidays).
Address: 44-2, Jalan 24/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Century Fiesta
Tel: 03-2300 2048
6) Abracadabra Costume Rental
Located in Bandar Puchong Jaya, this store not only offers 3,000 diferent types of costumes, they also have hats, wigs, mascots, props and so much more. The store showcases a wide selection of costumes from movies like Pirates of the Carribean and The Wild Wild West. Abracadabra Costume also caters to productions like theatres sets, movie sets, and television sets. Prices range between RM45 to RM350.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11am-7.30pm; Sat: 11am-5pm; Sun: 11am-3pm. (Closed on public holidays).
Address: 2-1, Prima Avenue 3, Jalan Cenuk 2, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong
Website: Abracadabra Costume
Tel: 03-8071 7950
7) Costume World
This costume rental boutique not only offers the typical costumes. They also interestingly have a diverse range of international costumes representing different countries and cultures such as African, British, Indian, Spanish, Mexican, Vietnamese, Thai and Korean. Prices range between RM60 to RM170.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11am-7pm; Sat: 11am-4pm. (Closed on Sundays and public holidays).
Address: B-3A-17 Pusat Perdagangan Pelangi Square, Persiaran Surian PJU 6, Pelangi Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya
Website: Costume World
Tel: 03-7729 7332
8) Betty Fantasy World
Betty Fantasy World has a range of costumes and traditional clothing in store. They are known for their Spanish costumes and Japanese kimonos for a traditional themed Halloween event. Besides costumes, they also have a wide selection of wigs and masks that can compliment your chosen outfits.
Hours: Mon–Fri: 11am-7:30 pm; Sat: 11am-4:30pm.
Address: 14-2, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Website: Betty Fantasy World
Tel: 03-2300 2054 / 012-2065700
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