ShareHere it is, the eve of Hallows Eve, and you don't have a thing to wear. But never fear, your friendly neighborhood vintage and costume shops are rife with possibilities — and not just your typical witch hats, vampire fangs and fairy wings, either. Xpress challenged some of downtown Asheville's most alter-ego ready boutiques to come up with unique off-the-rack costume ideas.
Vintage Moon (known for recycled designs and '20s-meets-'70s retro fashion) brought Flapper glam. Madame Butterfly (seller of vintage clothing and accessories, renter of costumes) turned out a "Once Upon a Time" theme. Honeypot (local designs, recycled wear and vintage fashions) envisioned some flag-waving Americana. The Costume Shoppe (renting festive guises to Asheville for 30 years, and holding an after-Halloween sale: call for details) showed off a fearsome pirate and a damsel in best dress. Hip Replacements (vintage and vintage reproductions) served up wacky wigs and mutinous masks.
Kim Drye and local musician Jonathan Scales (check him out at http://www.jonscales.com) model the looks.
1. Roaring 20s
Her: Sequined Lillie Rubin flapper dress with beaded fringe, a blue feather boa and a feather, ribbon and sequin headband.
Him: Long smoking jacket with cord belt, silk scarf, antique pipe. All from Vintage Moon.
2. Fairy Tale
Her: Floor-length pink satin dress with black bodice and gold trim, velvet cap.
Him: Long print robe with faux-fur trim. All from Madame Butterfly.
3. Americana
Her: Knee-length blue strappy dress, long white gloves, rabbit shawl, red pillbox hat with veil, red patent purse with gold chain, oversized sunglasses and red vintage shoes.
Him: Nerdy glasses, marching band coat, red pants, white uniform shoes. All from Honeypot.
4. Damsel & Pirate
Her: Marie Antoinette-style wig, white brocade coat with lace trim, champagne satin skirt with lace accent.
Him: Brocade jacket with built-in vest and lace-trimmed shirt, pantaloons and tri-corn hat. All from The Costume Shoppe.
5. Masquerade
Her: Ruffled red polka-dot dress, rabbit mask.
Her: '70s-era zippered pantsuit, oversized glasses, afro wig. All from Hip Replacements.
Where to shop:
• The Costume Shoppe, 243 Haywood St., 252-8404
• Hip Replacements, 72 N. Lexington Ave., 255-7573
• HoneyPot, 86 N. Lexington Ave., 225-0304
• Madame Butterfly, 102 N. Lexington Ave., 250-9124
• Vintage Moon, 46 Commerce St., 225-2768
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