It seems like every year consumers wait longer and longer to purchase their Halloween costume, but this year I would get in stores early or order online because this years hot items are going to go fast.
Parents, think of it as Christmas. Halloween comes once a year and the favorite costume tends to sell out. Once your child sees the new Harry Potter movie in July start thinking early if that is what he or she wants to be for Halloween. Harry Potter, along with Transformers and Toy Story should do very well. I have inclueded some sneak previews of what the costumes will look like.
For adults, it is easier to wait til a little closer to Halloween. It is still a good idea to go in early and especially order online early in case something does not fit. Just a tip: adult costumes especially womens tend to fit small.
Retail costume stores tend to have the majority of their shipments in stock by the beginning of August and are fully stocked by September 1st. Do not wait for big chains to set up their stores and open in October. Besides going into stores early you can try shopping online. One retailer I like is Ehrle's Party & Carnival Supply at www.costumespartyandevents.com. They have been a brick and mortar store for more than 55 years and also sell online!
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