Halloweenwise

Halloween costume buying guides

One clear pick for every Halloween costume.

The same costume sells at a dozen stores for a dozen prices. We read the reviews, compare what each store is selling, and name the one to buy — plus when to skip it.

Find your pick

Costume guides

Anger Anxiety Coraline Disgust Embarrassment Ennui Envy Gomez Addams Joy Morticia Addams Sadness Wednesday Addams The Nevermore uniform, store by store Ghostface The robe-and-mask kit compared Michael Myers The coveralls-and-mask build Freddy Krueger Replica gloves and the green sweater Pennywise 2017 vs. 1990, compared Chucky Overalls, mask, and the makeup route Jason Voorhees Screen-accurate masks, by film Fear The five-piece kit vs. the two-piece

Costume categories

Scary Costumes Addams Family Costumes Couples Costumes That Actually Coordinate Inside Out Costumes

How Halloweenwise works

  1. Compare every store

    We line up every store that carries it — price, what’s in the box, return terms — side by side.

  2. Read the real reviews

    Sizing flags, fabric complaints, the wig that melts — the things product pages bury.

  3. Name the one to buy

    One clear pick for who should buy it — plus when you should skip it entirely.

More guides land through the season. How we pick