That means a lot of her customers are relying on classic or vintage costumes. Fewer movies were released as the entertainment industry slowed during the pandemic, meaning there aren't as many new characters for children and adults to emulate.
Juanita Cameron, office manager at the Theatrical Shop in West Des Moines, said this year there are simply less costumes to choose from. But there's no reason to fret. Here are some helpful tips: Costume ideas for kids - and adults With all the costume options out there, though, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. More: From Slaughterhouse to Sleepy Hollow, your guide to haunted houses in Des Moines metro The NRF says 45 percent of people plan to shop in September, while another 39 percent will be shopping in the first two weeks of October. Americans plan to spend $3.32 billion on costumes this year, which exceeds the total for both last year ($2.61 billion) and 2019 ($3.16 billion).Īnd, this year, people are shopping for Halloween earlier than ever. The largest chunk of that money will be for costumes. According to an annual National Retail Federation survey, Americans will spend $10.14 billion on Halloween this year, an all-time high and up from $8.05 billion last year. Watch Video: What is Beggars' Night, anyway?įor people who love Halloween, wearing a costume on the holiday means they get to play a character for the night.Īnd people who love it are really getting in the spirit this year.