Did Halloween sneak up on you again this year? Is the pressure to find the perfect costume in time scarier than any zombie or ghoul? Don’t let the season’s spooky stress get you down. Adams County is home to boutiques and businesses that have everything you need to design the a great costume, whether you’re buying the year’s hottest look ready-made or creating your dream idea from scratch.
Alley Cat Beads
Address: 11928 Washington St., Northglenn
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Contact: 303-451-1900
The scoop: This jewelry boutique is ideal if you’re a Halloween perfectionist. Alley Cat Beads stocks hundreds of beads, crystals, pendants and all the materials and tools you’ll need to make your costume accessories from scratch. Need some beading guidance? Attend one of several upcoming classes to master the basics.
Seams to Soirées
Address: 11511 Saint Paul Court, Thornton
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday
Contact: 303-726-3988
The scoop: Did you find the perfect flapper dress at a vintage shop, except it’s a tad too large? Are you overwhelmed at the prospect of crafting your child’s Star Wars costume from scratch? It’s time to bring in the pros. Owner Andrea McGinn has 15 years of experience tailoring clothes, whether it’s hemming pants or altering wedding gowns. She can also create costumes, as well as custom invitations and decor for your Halloween party.
Tim’s Airbrush
Address: 10490 Vaughn Way, Commerce City
Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Monday
Contact: 303-944-9497
The scoop: Transform into a ghastly monster straight out of the scariest haunted house with the help of professional airbrush makeup artist Tim Weiss. Get custom effects on your skin or your clothes, or ask for one of the artist’s temporary airbrush tattoos. You can also hire Weiss for parties. He’ll make all your guests look a little more ghoulish.
The Trunk Consignment
Address: 995 E. Bridge St., Brighton
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m Monday-Saturday
Contact: 720-383-8482
The scoop: Patching together your costume from second-hand clothes allows you to create your own take on a popular idea. The Trunk Consignment in Brighton works with more than 1,000 consignors to stock the store’s high-end clothes and decor. The boutique also stocks Halloween-themed pillows, candles and jewelry to inject a bit of the holiday spirit in your day-to-day life.