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WHO ARE YOU
Find the essential disguise for Halloween tricks and treats.
By Aimee Cook O'Brien
Though dressing up as someone or something different is one of the best parts of Halloween, it can also be the most difficult. Where do you begin? Well, whether you plan to create a truly one-of-a-kind costume with props and makeup, or need someone else to do the preparation for you, Utah's many costume and consignment shops should be your first stop on the way to that gruesome zombie or fairy-princess costume—or an awesome mixture of the two.
Mask Costumes is open year-round and has two locations in Salt Lake City and Taylorsville (718 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City, 801-268-8466; 1826 W. 5400 South, Taylorsville, 801-828-3484, MaskCostumes.com). Don't let the name fool you—there is far more to experience than masks, and costume rentals make an easy way to reinvent yourself each year.
Farina's Costumes (25 Kensington Ave., Salt Lake City, 801-466-3006, FarinasCostumes.vpweb.com) is another year-round costume shop that also has costume rentals and full costume kits available. Farina's has everything from superheroes to Disney Princesses, and if you can't find what you're after, the friendly staff will help you create it.
Pib's Exchange (1147 E. Ashton Ave., Salt Lake City, 801-484-7996, PibsExchangeOnline.com) is a great place to find all of the parts to create a one-of-a-kind costume. Pib's also sells vintage and current clothing styles, so you can mix & match to create an eccentric masterpiece.
Spirit Halloween (multiple locations, SpiritHalloween.com) is a nationwide superstore of Halloween goodness with something for the entire family, including hard-to-dress pets. Who knew there were so many varieties of fake teeth?
Spoox Boutique (3453 S. State, Salt Lake City, 801-867-2777, Facebook.com/SpooxBoutique) is less about costumes and more about celebrating all things creepy, no matter the time of year. Hosting a monster ball will seem like a snap when you gaze upon their impressive selection of themed décor.
Blue Boutique (multiple locations, BlueBoutique.com) will help shake up the holiday in a sexy way, whether you're looking to turn heads at a party or give someone special a private Halloween treat.