12 costume and wig stores in New Orleans
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We love to costume in New Orleans, and several stores are our go-tos for wigs, accessories and statement pieces.
Why it matters: Whether it's Halloween, Mardi Gras, Taylor Swift's shows or someone's birthday, there's always a reason to dress up.
The big picture: Here are some of our favorite places to get you fixed up with ready-to-wear pieces.
🦄 Fifi Mahony's: This French Quarter shop is known for wigs and headpieces. It also has a Bywater salon for makeup and hair.
🦹♀️ Uptown Costume & Dancewear: Whatever you are searching for, this Uptown store has it. Hats, jackets, masks, makeup, wigs, jewelry — everything.
👽 She Comes in Peace: This neon, alien-themed salon on St. Claude Avenue offers makeover services and sells clothing, handmade wigs and headpieces.
🎩 Miss Claudia's Vintage Clothing: This Uptown store has wigs, hats and funky options.
🧛🏻♂️ Boutique Du Vampyre: This French Quarter store has fangs, capes and other items for your vampire needs.
🏴☠️ Humbug Costumes: This costume shop in Kenner has sizes up to 4X. It specializes in accessories.
👩🎤 Road Kill: This French Quarter clothing shop has shoes, bags and other rock 'n' roll, steampunk and rockabilly options.
✨ Nikki's French Quarter Halloween Store: You'll find sequins, makeup, wigs masks and accessories at this shop on Chartres Street.
🤩 Gimme: This bright store in the Quarter has sparkly crowns, earrings, headdresses, glasses and more.
🕺🏼 Funky Monkey: This shop on Magazine focuses on vintage costumes.
⏳ Dark Garden: Take your costume to the next level with custom corsets and high-end belts and harnesses.
🕴🏽1 of 1 Blazers: This shop on Frenchmen Street makes custom-painted suits and blazers for any event.