The cost of clothing has increased 3.4% over the past year, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As expenses rise, local shoppers are turning to second-hand stores and do-it-yourself options to celebrate Halloween on a budget.
Local retailers report a rising trend in thrift shopping across all categories, including Halloween attire. Thrift shops like Cobb’s Second Time Around are offering pre-loved costumes that would typically be discarded or stored after a single use.
Cobb’s Second Time Around CEO Amy Cobb said pre-owned outfits offer a practical option for holiday buyers. “People only wear them like one time and then they either sit in the closet forever or they come here and get a second use,” Cobb said…