Costume Ideas for Halloween, Cosplay and Every Celebration

Costume Ideas for Every Occasion

Whether you're planning months ahead for Halloween, attending a comic convention, dressing up for a themed party or searching for the perfect cosplay, Fantasy Costumes has costume ideas for every age, style and budget. For more than 60 years, we've helped customers transform into superheroes, villains, movie characters, horror icons, historical figures, fantasy creatures and everything in between.

Our Chicago costume superstore spans an entire city block and features over one million costumes, accessories, wigs, masks and theatrical supplies. Whether you know exactly what you're looking for or need inspiration, you'll find endless ideas all year long.

Halloween Costume Ideas

Halloween is our favorite season, and the best costumes often start with great planning. Whether you want something scary, funny, classic or completely original, you'll find inspiration throughout our store.

Popular Halloween costume ideas include:

Classic monsters
Zombies
Witches
Vampires
Skeletons
Ghosts
Clowns
Movie characters
TV favorites
Pop culture icons

Explore our Halloween costume collections and accessories to complete your look.

Superhero Costume Ideas

Comic book heroes remain some of the most popular costumes every year.

Browse ideas inspired by:

Complete your costume with matching capes, masks, gloves, wigs and professional makeup.

Villain Costume Ideas

Sometimes it's more fun to be the bad guy.

Popular villain costume ideas include:

Accessories and theatrical makeup help create an unforgettable villain look.

Anime and Cosplay Ideas

Chicago hosts some of the Midwest's biggest anime and comic conventions, making cosplay one of our most popular categories year-round.

Discover ideas inspired by:

Anime series
Manga
Video games
Fantasy adventures
Science fiction
Comic books
Streaming series

We also carry cosplay wigs, specialty makeup, props and accessories to complete your convention-ready look.

Couples Costume Ideas

Coordinated costumes are always crowd favorites.

Popular pairings include:

Batman & Catwoman
Joker & Harley Quinn
Mario & Luigi
Greek Gods
Pirates
Vampires
Cowboys & Cowgirls
Fairytale characters
Movie couples
Classic television duos

Family Costume Ideas

Make Halloween memorable with coordinated family costumes.

Ideas include:

Superhero families
Storybook characters
Disney-inspired adventures
Wizards
Pirates
Circus performers
Classic monsters
Safari explorers
Space adventures

We carry costumes for adults, kids, toddlers and even family pets!

Group Costume Ideas

Planning costumes for friends, coworkers or school events?

Group favorites include:

The Avengers
Justice League
Ghostbusters
Wizards
Pirates
Fairytale characters
Toy soldiers
Circus performers
Zombie apocalypse survivors
Decades themes

Our experienced staff can help coordinate sizes and accessories for groups large and small.

Funny Costume Ideas

Looking to get laughs?

Some popular humorous costume themes include:

Inflatable costumes
Food costumes
Animals
Retro television characters
Occupations
Mascots
Giant props
Novelty outfits
Pun costumes
Meme-inspired looks

Horror Costume Ideas

If scary is your style, Fantasy Costumes has one of the Midwest's largest selections of horror costumes.

Find inspiration from:

Slashers
Haunted dolls
Demons
Zombies
Ghosts
Werewolves
Witches
Haunted clowns
Monsters
Classic movie villains

Pair your costume with realistic masks, blood effects, prosthetics and professional theatrical makeup.

Fantasy and Medieval Costume Ideas

Escape into another world with costumes inspired by fantasy and mythology.

Popular choices include:

Knights
Vikings
Dragons
Elves
Fairies
Wizards
Witches
Greek gods
Roman warriors
Renaissance characters

These costumes are perfect for Renaissance fairs, fantasy conventions and themed parties.

Decades Costume Ideas

Travel back in time with costumes inspired by every generation.

Popular decades include:

Complete your look with vintage wigs, hats, jewelry and accessories.

Last-Minute Costume Ideas

Need a costume today?

Fantasy Costumes is open year-round with thousands of ready-to-wear costumes in stock.

Our staff can quickly help you build a complete costume using:

Wigs
Masks
Makeup
Accessories
Hats
Capes
Props
Jewelry
Shoes

Many customers can put together an amazing costume in just one visit.

Why Choose Fantasy Costumes?

Customers from throughout Chicago and the Midwest choose Fantasy Costumes because we offer:

Family-owned business with over 60 years of experience
One city block of costumes and accessories
More than one million items in stock
Year-round shopping
Costume rentals
Professional wigs
Theatrical makeup
Knowledgeable costume experts
Thousands of five-star customer experiences

Whether you're shopping for Halloween, cosplay, theater, school events, conventions or themed parties, our team is ready to help bring your costume ideas to life!

4065 N Milwaukee Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60641

773-777-0222

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of costume ideas can I find at Fantasy Costumes?

We carry ideas for Halloween, cosplay, superheroes, anime, horror, fantasy, historical characters, themed parties, school productions and much more.

Do you help customers choose costumes?

Yes. Our experienced staff helps customers find costumes, accessories, wigs, masks and makeup that fit their style, event and budget.

Can I build my own costume?

Absolutely. Many customers mix costumes, accessories, wigs, props and makeup to create completely unique looks.

Do you carry costumes year-round?

Yes. Fantasy Costumes is open year-round and stocks costumes and accessories throughout every season.

Do you have costume ideas for groups and families?

Yes. We have coordinated costume ideas for couples, families, schools, businesses and large groups.

Where is Fantasy Costumes located?

Fantasy Costumes is located in Chicago and welcomes customers from across Illinois and the Midwest looking for one of the largest costume selections in the country.