If you’re tired of shopping for your Halloween costumes with Leg Avenue then give your costume a fashionable makeover and head over to Fourth Ave. in Tucson.
Not all of us have time for do-it yourself costumes, but boutiques such as Desert Vintage are eager to help you achieve that one-of-a-kind authentic Halloween Costume. Boutique owner Kathleen Lauth worked in a New York City costume shop some 35 years ago. Lauth enjoyed vintage so much that when she relocated to Tucson she opened Desert Vintage on Fouth Ave. Lauth carries vintage clothing year round, but when late September rolls around 75 percent of the clothing is moved out to make room for her extraordinary collection of Halloween costumes. Costumes at Desert Vintage range from exotic belly dancer, police officer, pirate, 1950’s poodle skirts and a Southern belle complete with lace gloves and a parasol. However If your not ready to purchase a costume, or your looking for something more elaborate Desert Vintage also offers costume rentals for about $25 a day!
How Sweet It Was is another must visit boutique on Tucson’s famous Fourth Ave. In 1974 Connie Lauth, sister of Kathleen Lauth was inspired by her love of vintage clothing to open How Sweet It Was. Lauth wanted to focus mainly on Victorian-era pieces and vintage period costumes. How Sweet It Was offers everything for your Halloween costume ideas from Cleopatra to Disco and has several thousand outfits to choose from. it’s the place to go if your shopping for flapper dresses, Zoot suits, 1970’s Disco and Old West apparel. How Sweet It Was also offers costume rentals for about $30 a day. These one of a kind costumes are key to a creative and happy Haloween in Tucson. It will also help reduce the risqué of being caught in someone else’s costume!
Be sure to also check out the wide array of costumes at Tucson Thrift Shop conveniently located within walking distance on Fouth Ave.
Most Popular Costumes
1. Witch
2. Pirate
3. Vampire
4. Cat
5. Fairy
6. Nurse
7. Batman
8. Political Figures
9. Ghost
10. Angel
11. Clown
12. French Maid
