Need a Halloween costume? It can definitely be tough in Shanghai to find just the right costume for your kid for Halloween. But not to worry, we have found a few options for you that will be relatively hassle-free. You may even find a costume or two to suit yourself!
Ruby’s Party
A well-established costume and party supply store with bilingual staff will make shopping here a breeze. A wide variety of children and adult costumes and accessories are in stock and many can even be purchased on their website. Prices range from RMB60 for simple witch or Superman costume to RMB180 for a Roman soldier. Adorable animal costumes for toddlers, such as penguins, bumble bees and lions are RMB75.
// Mon-Sun 9am-9pm, 3333 Hongmei Lu, entrance on Huaguang Lu, 虹梅路3333号, 进口在华光路，嘉年别墅二楼商铺(6401 6323, www.rubyparty.com)
JAJAJA Party
This is a full shopping experience for anything party-related, including balloons, party rentals, bouncy castles and more. However, they also provide a range of Halloween costumes and costume accessories for girls, boys and adults. Get a Disney Frozen princess outfit or a Harry Potter costume for RMB180. For adults, their costumes range anywhere from RMB 220-460.
// 158 Biyun Lu, by Baihua Lu 碧云路158号，近白桦路 (68867279, www.jajajaparty.com)
Holiday House
One-stop shopping for costumes and decorations, Holiday House is worth a visit for the wide selection of costumes. Find the scary classics, like ghosts, bats and witches, to the fun-filled princess and superhero variety. Many accessories, hats, masks, wigs and face paint can also be found here.
// Mon-Sun 9.30am-6pm, 4/F, 21 Xuhong Zhong Lu, by Kaixuan Lu 徐虹中路21号4楼, 近凯旋路 (6447-7189)
Nantai Costume Company
The place to find traditional Chinese theatrical costumes and accessories, this small costume shop also supplies costumes to several local Peking Opera groups. If dressing like a Peking Opera star seems like too much work, they have also qipaos, silk robes, intricate wooden masks and Chinese style slippers; both child and adult sizes are available.
// Mon-Sun 9am-5pm, 656 Guangdong Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu 广东路656号,近河南中路 (6323 8344)
Han City
If you don’t mind haggling and crowds, the fake market has a few vendors with children’s costumes. With so many shops, you might also find inspiration for a costume of your own creation.
// Mon-Sun 10am-10pm, 580 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu 南京西路580号, 近成都北路
Shanghai South Bund Fabric Market
Want to make your own custom creation? Find the materials and a tailor and bring along a photo to the fabric market for your one-of-a-kind look this Halloween.
// Mon-Sun 10-6pm, 399 Lujiabang Road 399 陆家浜路，近中山东二路
Taobao.com
You’ve probably heard it many times before, but Taobao has everything, including the widest variety of costumes for young and old alike. Best of all, you can shop 24/7. If you’re not a Taobao user, you’ll need to get some help, but simply typing Halloween costume into Google Translate is a good place to start your search. You’re likely find the best prices here without having to trek all over town in your quest for the perfect costume.
