Are you cracking your head for a cool Halloween outfit that won't break the bank? KL has some great places where you can pick up a fancy dress costume and you don't have to spend a fortune on something you may only wear once. Even better, you have the option of renting costumes too. The whole family can get decked up in any character that you fancy from a superhero or a witch to a scary ghoul or a fairy princess. Little Steps has the ultimate guide to making sure your Halloween is frighteningly awesome. Check out our top picks for costume buys and rentals in Kuala Lumpur!


One-stop party center, Balloon Wonderland has a wide selection of costumes for adults and children available for sale. Little juniors can dress up as fairytale princesses, pirates, wizards, witches and more. There are also plenty of scary props, party make-up, Halloween-themed party decor to help you get into character. Not to be left out are a variety of balloons, both foil and latex, and a wide range of decorative items for you to pull off the ultimate night of horror!
Balloon Wonderland 1 Utama, LG212B, Lower Ground Floor (PromenadeZone), 1 Utama Shopping Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 7710 3827, www.balloonwonderland.com.my. Opening Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10:30pm.
Balloon Wonderland Publika Solaris Dutamas, Lot No 46A, Level G3, Publika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 6211 3027. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm.
Balloon Wonderland B.I.G., The Linc, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9am-10pm.

Why spend so much on a costume you say? Japan chain store Daiso offers an assortment of Halloween props, masks and a small selection of costumes. And the best part? Almost everything is priced at an affordable RM5.90 each. This much-loved low-cost shop from Japan carries Halloween items such as capes, witches’ hats and Halloween decor, perfect for those who are on a limited budget and would much prefer to rustle up a costume from a hodgepodge of Halloween accessories. However, take note that only selected Daiso stores stock these seasonal accessories.
Daiso, various locations including Mont Kiara, 1 Utama, Atria, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, www.aeonretail.com.my/daiso. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm.

Need to go trick-or-treating and you're still without a costume? We love Mr. D.I.Y. stores for their amazing assortment of items at unbeatable prices. Accessorize with cute plastic pumpkins for candies, witches or devils hairbands, scary masks, face paints, and a variety of bits and bobs to create the ultimate Halloween costume. This budget home improvement retailer known for its low-priced wares offers a small selection of Halloween props and accessories at selected stores. With over 300 outlets nationwide, there should be one close to you, or you can shop online too.
MR. D.I.Y, various locations including Avenue K, Jaya Shopping Center and The School (Jaya One), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, www.mrdiy.com.my. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm.

Fans of Australia’s chain of fabric, craft and home interiors, Spotlight, will be pleased to find two Spotlight stores in KL and PJ. Apart from costumes and accessories for adults and kids, you’ll find spooky props such as bloody eyeballs and severed hands, Halloween-themed fabrics, partyware, and just about everything you’ll need to throw a terrifying Halloween feast! You can even shop online if it’s too much trouble to go down to the retail store.
Spotlight, IPC & MyTown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, www.spotlightstores.com/my. Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10am–10pm.

Novelty items store S&J, stocks a wide selection of gifts and décor items according to the festive and seasonal occasions. For Halloween, there’s a small selection of affordable costumes for kids; we spotted the likes of Snow White, Elsa, Darth Vader as well as aliens and Bart Simpson masks, among others. This is also the go-to place if you’re looking throw a Halloween-themed party, with plenty of spooky-themed decors to be found such as plastic pumpkins, devil horns, bloodied plastic axes, and make-up kits to turn yourself into the scariest face in the room, as well as party favors and novelty items to make your Halloween night an unforgettable one.
S&J, various locations nationwide including Pavilion KL, 1 Utama, Mid Valley Megamall, Sunway Pyramid, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, www.snjgift.com. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm.

Available at selected Mothercare stores in their toy section, Early Learning Centre (ELC) carries a selection of high-quality costumes for preschoolers and kindergarteners, perfect for role play and Halloween. If you prefer to invest in well-made, good quality material and don’t mind dropping a pretty penny on them, head on down to ELC and find these adorable costumes so little juniors can dress up as their favorite superhero, fairytale princess, mini chef, fire-fighter and more.
Mothercare/Early Learning Center Malaysia (ELC), various locations across Klang Valley including Bangsar Shopping Center, Suria KLCC, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, www.facebook.com/EarlyLearningCentreMalaysia. Opening hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm.

Everyone’s favorite toy store, Toys 'R' Us has a small selection of costumes, mostly princess gowns in layers of pink and fuchsia that are available all year round. Little girls can live out their princess fantasies and get decked in these pretty gowns, and pick up accessories such as tiaras, costume jewelry, and scepter. We also spotted a cute firefighter’s costume complete with a mini fire extinguisher. Only the bigger outlets carry them, so do call before heading over.
Toys 'R' Us, various locations across Klang Valley including Suria KLCC and Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, www.toysrus.com.my. Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-10pm.

Home to an impressive selection of some 20,000 costumes, you are bound to find exactly what you are looking for here. Don’t be spooked by the store size though because you don’t actually have to physically rummage through the outfits! The kind people at Costumes N’ Parties have conveniently created a laminated book containing every single costume from eras such as the 1960s and 1970s to fairytale costumes and Star Wars-themed clothes. And that’s just for the adults! Kids' costumes are also available right from baby up to 10 years old. A three-day costume rental will cost you in the range of RM60 to RM170. You can buy your accessories here too.
Costumes N’ Parties, Level 2, The Weld, 76 Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, 50200, Malaysia, +603 2164 8184, www.costumes-n-parties.com. Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm; Sat, 11am-6pm (Closed on Sun and public holidays).

They say the best things come in small packages and that certainly seems to be this case for this little, discreet, but amazing costume shop. The choice of costume is fantastic with everything from fairytale characters such as Alice in Wonderland and Red Riding Hood to super heroes including Batman and Superman. As well as costumes, you’ll also be able to choose from a wonderful array of accessories and wigs. Prices are reasonable with a three-day rental setting you back around RM80 to RM100.
Costumes Empire, Penthouse Suite 7.07, 7th Floor Wisma Central, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +6 011 1571 3651, www.costumesempire.com. Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat, 10am-6pm (Closed on Sun and Public Holidays).
Costumes Empire, Unit B-1-23A, Block Bougainvillea, 10 Boulevard, SPRINT Highway, Petaling Jaya, +603 7731 1886. Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat, 10am-6pm (closed on Sun and Public Holidays).

As we all know, heading into town can sometimes be a bit of a headache, which is just one of the reasons why Century Fiesta is a winner in our book, as it's located in Desa Sri Hartamas and Subang Jaya. Costume rental prices for three days start from as low as RM60, but can go as high as RM500 per set for something more extravagant, such as jaw-dropping Lady Gaga outfits. You might find that due to the high demand around peak seasons such as Christmas and Halloween, prices are higher and that you can only hire costumes for one day – so don’t leave it too close to Halloween to start your search.
Century Fiesta Subang Jaya, No28-1, Jalan SS15/4, 47500 Subang Jaya, +603 5613 2048, www.centuryfiesta.com. Opening Hours: Mon- Fri,11am- 7:30pm, Sat, 11am-5pm (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays).
Century Fiesta Sri Hartamas, No.44-2, Jalan 24/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, +603 2300 2048. Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-7:30pm, Sat, 11am-5pm (Closed on Sun and Public Holidays)

From masquerade to movie characters, retro style costumes from bygone eras and even a totally bling Bollywood section, Cantique really does have it all. What will really blow you away though is the wide selection of masks, headgear, and wigs that you can pair with your costume to complete the look. Rental is on the low side with a three-day costume hire costing in the region of RM50 to RM100. As an added bonus, you can sit down and consult with one of the on-hand make-up artists who will happily help you to enhance your costume and create the perfectly superb scary look.
Cantique Costume, 22-1, Jalan Sulaiman 1, Taman Putra Sulaiman, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 4270 4330, www.facebook.com/cantique.costume. Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm; Sat,11am-6pm (Closed on Sun and Public Holidays).

As magical as its name suggests, this is the real tardis of costume shops. Abracadabra, situated directly opposite the Big Nose restaurant at Bandar Puchong Jaya, has more than 3000 different types of costumes and other accessories for rent such as hats, wigs, masks, mascot costumes, props and more. The store showcases an extensive selection of costume themes such as pirates, Arabian nights, old China, the Wild Wild West, fantasy and cartoon characters. Rental prices can be anywhere from RM45 right up to RM350. This is a great option if you have smaller children as they cater to little ones as young as 2 or 3 years old. Abracadabra supplies costumes for various functions including theater and musical productions, movies, television commercials, stage shows and even pre-school and school concerts. So if you take Halloween seriously, this is the shop for you!
Abracadabra Costume Rental, No 2-1, Prima Avenue 3, Jalan Cenuk 2, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia, +603- 8071 7950, +6016- 337 5536, www.abracadabra-costume.com. Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-7:30pm; Sat, 11am-4:30pm (Closed on Sun & Public Holidays).

Located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, this costume rental boutique provides Halloween costume hunters with a fantastic choice of outfits. If you and your little people fancy dressing up in the traditional attire of another country this Halloween then you’re in luck as this store stocks clothes from Africa, India, the UK, Japan, Spain, Mexico, Thailand, Korea, and Vietnam, to name just a few. You can also pick up superhero and fairytale costumes if your little boy or girl wants to go down the more traditional route. Prices of costume rentals range from RM60 to RM150.
Costume World, B-3A-17 Pusat Perdagangan Pelangi Square, Persiaran Surian PJU 6, Pelangi Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +603 7729 7332, www.costumeworld.com.my. Opening hours: Mon-Fri,11am-7pm; Sat ,11am-4pm. (Closed on Sun and Public Holidays).

Costumes and party supplies under one roof make it easy to grab all your Halloween necessities from a single location. You will find a decent selection of costumes here, but what you really should check out are the accessories. You can pick up everything including spooky decorations, party poppers, inflatables, and trick or treat buckets for all that sweet, sticky loot! You will find a really good variety of make-up, plus a few wigs and headbands with devil horns and cat ears. Fairy wings, Vampire capes, and witches hats are also available. This is the place to go to find everything you need to polish off the overall Halloween look.
Balloon Buzz, various locations across Klang Valley including Pavilion KL, Bangsar, Great Eastern Mall, Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, www.ballooonbuzz.com. Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm.

You’ll find Betty and her costumes in Desa Sri Hartamas, so no need to trek into town if you live in the ‘burbs. We love the extensive collection of costume themes and accessories, from Spanish costumes to kimonos to evening gowns and also cartoon and movie characters. Accessories include a wide selection of wigs, hats and more. We also love Betty – who really looks the part, and who will meticulously help you and your kids pick out the perfect costume, even if it isn’t necessarily what you were initially looking for. With a huge selection of national costumes including Spanish, Korean, Thai and Chinese coupled with some seriously glamorous evening gowns, fancy dress from the Wild West and a variety of uniforms, you’ll find what you need and more. Their selection of accessories is also extremely impressive.
Betty Fantasy World Costume, 14-2, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2300 2054, +6 012 206 5700, www.facebook.com/bettyfantasyworldcostume. Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-7:30 pm; Sat 11am-4:30pm.

Wholesaler of party supply and accessories, My Party Universe has opened an outlet at The School in Jaya One, making it so much easier for PJ folks who previously had to visit them at the headquarters in Jalan Petaling, KL. Expect to find plenty of Halloween decoration, spooky accessories, and costumes to throw the perfect fright party of the year!
My Party Universe, G-017, The School, Jaya One, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, +6010 428 6779, www.mypartyuniverse.com. Opening hours: Daily 10am-10pm.
My Party Universe, 108, Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, +603 2026 3168. Opening hours: 9:30am - 6pm (Closed on Sun).
WANT MORE?
Costume Adonis and Dash, www.facebook.com/costumesadonis
Costume Rental Malaysia, www.facebook.com/costumerentalmalaysia
Jom Fiesta, www.jomfiesta.com
Melody Party, www.melodyparty.com.my
YYG / NMC Costume Shop, www.facebook.com/yyg.my


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