Friday, March 29, 2024 Mar 29, 2024
61° F Dallas, TX
Advertisement
Publications

LOOKING RIGHT ON FRIGHT NIGHT

By Lucie Nelka |

Halloween is serious business. Gone are the days of dime store costumes and trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Now, it’s fast becoming an adult holiday, and its many lavish events require just the right disguise. We’re told that to be the life of the party this year, come dressed as Rambo, Madonna, Mad Max or Tina Turner.

The cost of renting a costume depends on how elaborate it is: you’ll pay extra for jewels, props and detailed masks. No matter what the cost, however, all but one of the shops we visited require a deposit generally equal to the rental fee.

Don’t worry about returning it clean; in most cases, a cleaning fee is figured into the cost of the rental. Don’t worry about broken zippers or ripped hems, but large stains and cigarette burns mean damage beyond repair.

All the shops frown on late returns of rentals, and charge steep fees for those who “forget.” Make sure to read your rental agreement, since “no-return policies” vary widely. Unless you want to be the one stuck with the ET mask, shop early.

Related Articles

Image
Arts & Entertainment

Here’s Who Is Coming to Dallas This Weekend: March 28-31

It's going to be a gorgeous weekend. Pencil in some live music in between those egg hunts and brunches.
Image
Arts & Entertainment

Arlington Museum of Art Debuts Two Must-See Nature-Inspired Additions

The chill of the Arctic Circle and a futuristic digital archive mark the grand opening of the Arlington Museum of Art’s new location.
By Brett Grega
Image
Arts & Entertainment

An Award-Winning SXSW Short Gave a Dallas Filmmaker an Outlet for Her Grief

Sara Nimeh balances humor and poignancy in a coming-of-age drama inspired by her childhood memories.
By Todd Jorgenson
Advertisement