About The Costume Trunk

The Costume Trunk is an independent guide to costumes and dress-up. We help you come up with a costume, make it yourself when you can, finish it with the right wig, makeup and accessories, and get ready for Halloween, theme parties and your first cosplay.

We write for families planning matching costumes, friends who need a group idea by Friday, party hosts, and anyone who would rather make a costume than buy one in a bag.

What we cover

• Halloween Costumes: ideas for groups, couples, families, kids and the last minute.
• DIY Costumes: step-by-step costumes from cardboard, thrift finds and your own wardrobe.
• Wigs, Makeup & Accessories: wig care, face paint and special-effects makeup, done safely.
• Theme Parties and Cosplay Basics.

What we do not do

We do not sell costumes, take payment to feature products or publish sponsored posts. We keep the site family-friendly.

About this domain

This address once belonged to a costume shop in Boston, which closed in 2020. The Costume Trunk is a new and independent project. It is not that shop, does not sell its stock and is not affiliated with it or its former owners.