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

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 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