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Shop Local for Halloween This Year
The Capital Region has been home to The Costumer New Orleans to check out the industry’s latest trends.
for more than 100 years. The company’s bread and butter is scholastic theatrical costume rental. Established in 1917 by Anna White, her small costume shop in Schenectady has grown into a national theatrical costume rental business. The company’s
headquarters is home to more than
160,000 costumes. Many of these unique
costumes are designed and constructed in Schenectady by its talented staff. In fact, it
costumes more than 1,000 shows a year
across the United States. Costumes from
this local institution also can be seen in
commercials, television shows and movies,
including many of the Bud Light “Dilly,
Dilly!” spots, Saturday Night Live skits and
performers such as Kiss.
Of course, if you’re excited for Halloween,
you’re probably already thinking about what to wear. Whether it is to work, a socially distanced party or trick-or- treat around your neighborhood, or simply at home to post on social media, The Costumer has you covered. A visit there has been a family Halloween tradition for decades.
It is the most popular season for the retail store located
in Colonie. Locally owned and operated, it prides itself on outstanding customer service and unique selections.
Preparations for Halloween begin in January when The Costumer staff travels to the annual Halloween Expo in
Summer months are spent decorating the superstore both inside and out. The staff is passionate about this frightening festival, with both a keen knowledge of the shop’s merchandise and a wonderful sense of creativity.
The Costumer’s mission is to help customers find that particular Halloween getup, spooky or not, that fits within their idea and budget, whether you have a clear vision or just a vague notion of how you’d like to dress up.
Visitors to the retail location can choose from a large selection of packaged costumes or purchase raw materials for a fun and seasonal do-it-yourself project. Unique to The Costumer is the vast costume rental inventory as it is the largest in the Capital Region. Themed events and parties are its specialty.
Don’t forget about wigs, makeup, props and accessories to complete your look. The Costumer carries a full line of Ben Nye and Mehron makeup. The Costumer is “More than Halloween.”
Shopping at The Costumer for Halloween, theater and dance is a great way to support the local community. The Colonie location is a store for all seasons, open year- round. Stop by and visit for holiday costumes/rentals, book reports, magic and a full line of Capezio Footwear/ Dancewear. To learn more about The Costumer and most current store hours, visit thecostumer.com.
The Costumer is a AAA Discounts & Rewards partner located in both Colonie (main retail store at 1995 Central Ave.) and Schenectady.
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