Plenty of Options If You Do Halloween With Style

Move over kids, you’re not the only ones trying to figure out what to wear on Halloween. An increasing number of adults--as many as 14 million--are dressing up for this holiday, according to a recent Toy Manufacturers of America Inc. survey.

And they’re doing it with style. Throwing a sheet over your head may have made it in the past, but today many folks are depending on authentic costumes to help them look their best (or worst).

Most stores report they’re already doing a brisk business, so you may want to make a selection soon and hold it with a deposit. Rental rates and periods vary, but everyone should be able to find the “perfect” costume from the practically limitless choices.

The following is a sampling of Southland costume-rental companies. Some also sell costumes, accessories and makeup. Most are oriented to adult rentals. Store hours are listed for October.

Downtown Los Angeles California Toys & Costumes--752 S. Broadway, (213) 622-0184. Rental prices depend on the value of the costume. Open extended hours.

Center Theater Group Costume Shop--3301 E. 14th St., (213) 267-1230. Rental rates begin at $25 and average $45 and up for 24 hours. They also have a special Halloween weekend rate. Extended hours.

East California Costume--1842 Puente Ave., Baldwin Park, (818) 960-4711. Prices range from $20 to $60 for a 72-hour rental. Open tonight and Sunday.

Spotlight Costumes--2240 S. Mountain Ave., Ontario, (714) 391-5100. Rental prices range from $20 to $60 for a 24-hour period. Open tonight and Sunday.

The Theater Company--633 N. Benson Ave., Upland, (714) 982-5736. Rental rates are $20 and up for three days. Open Sunday.

Hollywood / North Hollywood Adele’s of Hollywood--5034 Hollywood Blvd., (213) 663-2231. Rental prices range from $20 to $80, with an average of $35 to $55 for a 3-day period. Extended hours. Open today and Sunday.

California Costume--5867 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, (818) 760-2911. Prices range from $20 to $60 for a 72-hour period. Open tonight.

Hollywood Toys & Costumes--6562 Hollywood Blvd., (213) 465-3119. Rental prices depend on the value of the costume. Open extended hours.

Noblitt’s Costumes--12511 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, (818) 769-4737. Rentals range from $20 to $150 for 24 hours. Open Sunday.

The Costume House--5514 Hollywood Blvd., (213) 466-5216. Rental rates average $55 to $65, or range from $15 to $95 for one week. Open extended hours.

Western Costume Co.--5335 Melrose Ave., (213) 469-1451. Rental prices from $45 to $300, with an average of $85 for a one-week period. Open today.

Westside

Mad Hatter Crafts Party & Costumes--12306 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista, (213) 397-5777. Rental rates range from $20 to more than $100. Open extended hours.

Robinson Beautilities--12320 Venice Blvd., West Los Angeles, (213) 398-5757. Rentals are $25 and up. Accessories and makeup for rent or sale. Open extended hours.

Ursula’s Costumes Inc.--9069-A Venice Blvd., (213) 559-8210. Rentals from $25 to $75 for a 24-hour period. Store also sells costumes. Open extended hours.

Pasadena/Glendale

Back Alley Costumes--329 Brand Blvd., Glendale; and the Costume Shoppe--324 N. Orange St. (inside Glendale Centre Theatre), Glendale, (818) 244-1161. Rental prices average $38.50 for a 24-hour period. Open extended hours.

Magic Center--3805 Ocean View Blvd., Montrose, (818) 249-4951. Prices range from $20 to $50 for 24 hours. Accessories and makeup sold. Open Sunday.

Magic World of Glendale/Burbank--900-904 S. Glenoaks Blvd. (at Alameda Avenue), Burbank, (818) 848-8100. Rentals range from $25 to $125 for the weekend. Open Sunday.

Somewhere in Time Costumes--98 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (818) 792-7503. Rental prices range from $50 to $300 for a 24-hour period. Store also has custom masks and makeup. Open Sunday.

San Fernando Valley Area

Costume Rentals & Sales--28850 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, (818) 706-2559. Rentals begin at $25 for a one-week period. Extended hours.

Costumes by Magic World on Topanga--10122 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth, (818) 700-8100. Rentals range from $25 to $125. Open extended hours.

Magic Centers--708 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, (805) 495-1627; 10650 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, (818) 366-1418; 6549 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, (818) 999-6660; 18402 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, (805) 298-1068. Prices range from $19.95 and up for a 24-hour period. Extended hours.

Party Corner Discount Center--11422 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Mission Hills, (818) 365-6909. Rental prices range from $25 to $65 for 24 hours. Extended hours.

South A Costume Rental by Kelley--17821 Clark Ave., Bellflower, (213) 925-5302. Rental prices range from $25 to $250 for 24 hours. Open Sunday.

International Costumes Inc.--1423 Marcelina St., Torrance, (213) 320-6392. Average rental prices are $45 to $65 for three days. Open Sunday.

Orange County Alexander’s Costumes--10652 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, (714) 534-7325. Average price for rentals is $20 to $65 for a 24-hour period. Open Sunday.

Best Magic and Costume Shop--625 S. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, (714) 827-6442. Rentals from $8 to $75. Store also sells, makeup and accessories. Open Sunday.

Fantasy Costumes--2818 E. Imperial Highway, Brea, (213) 691-7393 or (714) 528-3350. Rental prices range from $10 to $100. Open Sunday.

San Bernardino Area Costume Rentals--430 W. Base Line St., (714) 884-2518. Rentals average $25 to $65 for a 24-hour period. Open Sunday.

Enchanted Attic--25899 E. Baseline St., Highland, (714) 862-1170. Rentals average $25 to $150 for seven days, including one weekend. Open Sunday.

San Diego Area Buffalo Breath Costumes--1263 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach, (619) 270-2031. Average rentals are $25 to $50, and include a costumer consultation. Open Sunday.

Costume Classics--3312 5th Ave., San Diego, (619) 297-1063. Rentals range from $18 to $75 for 24 hours. Open Sunday.

San Diego Costume--7899 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, (619) 560-9161. Rentals average $39 to $49. Extended hours.

South Bay Costume--286 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, (619) 422-8866. Rental rates begin at $15 for a 24-hour period. Extended hours.

Ventura/Santa Barbara Area Carol’s Costumes Co. Inc.--384 E. Main St., Ventura, (805) 643-4036. Rentals average $22 to $35. Costumes may be picked up Oct. 28 and returned Nov. 1. Shop also sells costume kits, accessories and makeup.

Harlequin’s Costumes--802 E. Yanonali St., Santa Barbara, (805) 963-1209. Costumes rent for $20 to $50. Open Sunday.

Sylvia’s Costume Rental--315 Arneill Road, Suite 218, Camarillo, (805) 482-2577. Rental prices range from $25 to $50. Open Sunday.