With Halloween just around the corner, costume shopping can be stressful. The Daily Texan compiled a list of thrift stores near campus where shoppers can find affordable, unique pieces for a standout Halloween costume.
Flamingos Vintage Pound
2820 Guadalupe St.
Flamingos Vintage Pound sits among the many restaurants and shops lining the northernmost part of The Drag. With its signature bright pink walls, the store stands out to students passing by. Flamingos offers a wide selection of American and international vintage clothing spanning styles from 1940s through the 2000s, with items sold by the pound. Whether in search of a Bonnie and Clyde-inspired look, a Pink Ladies outfit or a go-go dancer costume, Flamingos has it covered.
Pavement
2932 Guadalupe St.
Pavement offers a variety of second hand clothing, vintage finds and accessories. Marked by a bright rainbow painted across its exterior, the store is known for its trendy pieces and Y2K throwback styles. For students looking to channel their inner Britney Spears or recreate Regina George’s signature pink outfits from “Mean Girls” this Halloween, Pavement’s turn-of-the-century selections may be the right fit.
Lo-Fi Vintage
604 W. 29th St.
Lo-Fi Vintage has been a West Campus favorite since opening in February 2017. The store is known for its curated selection of vintage graphic tees, concert merchandise, denim and ‘80s- and ‘90s inspired streetwear. Its eclectic mix of retro styles and music-inspired clothing make it a great place to put together a unique vintage or grunge-inspired look. From pieces suited for an old-school rockstar get-up to throwbacks perfect for recreating a classic “Clueless” outfit, Lo-Fi has plenty of finds to create a Halloween look.
Out of the Closet
2927 Guadalupe St.
Out of the Closet, recognizable by its bright pink storefront and teal trim, offers a wide selection of secondhand clothing and accessories. It also supports the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, directing 96 cents of every dollar made toward HIV prevention and treatment services. With a rotating selection of vintage and modern clothing, Out of the Closet is a great place to find pieces for a retro costume or for a character from a classic movie while giving to a charitable cause.
Monkies Vintage & Thrift
1904 Guadalupe St.
Monkies is a curated vintage shop located just south of campus. The store specializes in vintage clothing spanning from the ‘60s through the 2000s, including graphic tees, denim and Western wear. Inside, shoppers can browse organized racks of graphic tees, denim including pearl-snap shirts and cowboy boots. Monkies is a great place to put the finishing touches on a vintage cowgirl or cowboy look or find a ‘90s-inspired costume.
