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Finding the best places to buy plus-size Halloween costumes can be a challenge, especially if you know don’t know where to start. Thankfully, most retailers are extending their size offerings to help facilitate this process for those looking for plus-size Halloween costumes, spreading the message that you don’t have to be a size 0 to find fabulous Halloween costumes that are sexy, creative, smart, and that fit well on your body.
The plus-size market for clothing is a booming business and the demand for fashionable styles is growing and changing. Women shopping for plus-sizing clothing and costumes deserve better fabrics and designs, and, thankfully, several designers and shopping outlets have stepped up to the plate (finally) and are responding to their needs. Halloween costumes are no exception.
Our Guide To Finding The Best Places To Buy Plus-Size Halloween Costumes
Whether you have a specific Halloween costume in mind or have no clue what you want to dress as this year and could use a little or a lot of inspiration, it helps to first know where you can shop for your plus-size Halloween costume ideas. Start with these online outlets, which are among the best places to buy plus-size Halloween costumes that fit great and look amazing:
1. Amazon Plus Size Halloween Costumes
California Costumes Plus-Size Red Riding Hood ($31-106)
It may come as no surprise that the first place on our list where you can score great plus-size Halloween costumes is the same outlet where you can score pretty much anything under the sun: Amazon. One simple search for plus-size Halloween costumes for women yields results that vary from typical witches, ghosts, and pirates to Greek goddesses, Little Red Riding Hood, and Disney princesses.
If you prefer more out-of-the-box costumes to traditional ones, Amazon could prove to be a treasure trove. Alongside all of the angel and devil costumes, you’ll find an assortment of odd, fun choices like a Care Bear, fawn, or an inflatable dinosaur.
The one downside to shopping for Halloween costumes at Amazon, especially if you’re on a budget, is that prices fluctuate quite a bit. You can nab an adorable, affordable costume that costs less than $20, but more often than not, you’ll find a range of prices and it may take a little sorting through inventory to find a style that suits your budget.
2. Walmart Plus Size Halloween Costumes
Great Gatsby Flapper ($33)
Directly in line with Amazon, you’ll find another source for all-things from soups to nuts: Walmart. This cute flapper costume comes in sizes 1X-3X and is typical and the plus-size Halloween costumes you’ll find at this affordable shop.
There is a fairly large selection of options, but most consist of standard Halloween garb: Witches, princesses, hippies, pirates, and sexy police officers, with the occasional Mad Hatter and Jedi Knight thrown in for good measure. If you aren’t looking for anything too unusual, Walmart is a great spot for costumes. Plus, prices are pretty consistent, with most falling within the $30 range.
3. Target Plus Size Halloween Costumes
Southern Belle Costume ($60)
Target has fewer costume options than Walmart or Amazon, but its plus-size offerings are still pretty sweet. You’ll find bumble bees, poodle skirts, DC Comics heroes, gnomes, Mary Poppins, Southern belles, and more. As for pricing, most of Target's plus-size Halloween costumes fall within the $30 to $70 price range, which isn't that bad.
5. Etsy Plus Size Halloween Costumes
Game of Thrones Costume ($102)
Searching for a Halloween costume that’s just a little bit special and unique? One you won’t find everyone wearing at that Halloween party? Etsy is the creative online shop that’s right up your alley, and you’ll find plenty of amazing plus-size Halloween costumes from which to choose.
Since most of their items are handmade, you can expect more attention to detail and a wider selection of costumes. One simple search yielded options like Game of Thrones costumes, forest nymphs, and retro flapper (as in, what a flapper would have ordinarily worn to a party and not the same fringe costume you see everywhere).
Two things to keep in mind when shopping at Etsy: 1. Prices may be a little higher (but the upside to that is you’re supporting artists). 2. Inventory goes fast, so if you love something, nab it before someone else does!
