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Shopping in SoCal: Ursula's For Your Costume Needs

Where: 2516 Wilshire Blvd [map], Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90403
October 26, 2007 at 4:15 PM | by juliana | 3 Comments

We haven't updated our Shopping in SoCal Map in a bit (eek!) but with Halloween just around the corner we couldn't resist filling you in on a Westside costume shop we like.

Ursula's Costumes on Wilshire in Santa Monica is perfect for all your silly, not-to-be-taken-too-seriously costume needs. To the point, we like it because it is stocked to the brims with those easy to assemble Halloween costumes that come in plastic packages and cost anywhere from $35 to $50. We have easily spent that much going from places like Goodwill to Target to Joanne's Fabric Store trying to put together a costume.

At Ursula's our only problem was trying to decide between the Slutty Wizard (really) or a Slutty Merchant's Wife (seriously). In the end we chose Slutty Corrections Officer because we get to hit people with a plastic baton all night. Men can choose from less slutty options like Caveman, Doctor, Zoot Suit Gangster and other cliched costumes. Also, your pet can have his or her pick of costumes too.

For those who want to go to the next level, Ursula's has a costume rental department as well as a tailor who will custom make your outfit. (That takes about two months, so you'll buy off the rack for this weekend. But it's never too early to get a jump on next year!)

The only downside is that during Halloween time it gets crowded and parking (as per usual) is either unavailable (meters on Wilshire are hard to score) or costly. We hit the lot behind the building which charges $1.00 for every 20 minutes. We were also disappointed in the wig section which carried a so-so collection. Plus you have to buy a $1.99 wig cap before you try any wigs on, even if you don't end up buying a wig.

Ursula's is still open after Halloween and orders are accepted online so it fits any costume party needs--not just those happening around Oct. 31st.

Related Stories:
· Ursula's Costumes [Official Site]
· Shopping in SoCal Map [Jaunted]

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  1. juliana

    Jaunted Contributing Editor

    No slutty corrections officer

    In the end, I decided that it was lame to do something slutty. So I went as the Virgin Mary. Most people thought I was a nun which was fine. But there were many sluts out that night and it felt good to cover up. Thought I would update you because I know all of you were eagerly wondering how my costume turned out....
    October 29, 2007 at 5:41 PM
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  1. pbb

    Jaunted Member

    What a contrarian!

    Actually, I was waiting to hear what happened... I'm glad you skipped the slutty trope. After all, you weren't in Seattle.
    October 29, 2007 at 5:48 PM
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  1. Dan E

    Jaunted Member

    Great costume shop open all year long

    Wow! What a great costume shop! Huge variety of rare and hard to find costumes, every accessory imaginable is at this store; masks, wigs, hats, makeup, whatever, you can find it here!
    January 22, 2009 at 12:47 PM
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