Costume Rentals

Your ultimate destination for all things decade costumes. From historical garb to the wild and wacky trends of the 1920s through the 1980s, we've got you covered. Plus, our collection of cultural and holiday costumes will keep you looking fabulous year-round. Whether you're channeling your inner flapper or breaking out the Santa suit for some holiday cheer, let us help you nail that perfect look!

  • 1920s

    Prohibition parties are all the rage! Flapper costumes and gangster suits are among our most popular rental items. Flapper includes dress, pearls, and a headpiece, while gangster rentals come with a complete suit, tie, shirt, hat, AND shoes. Get your glad rags here - twenty-three skidoo!

  • 1940s / 50s

    Everbody wants to be a pin up girl! You can too, with one of our pin up dresses. We also have a complete poodle skirt outfit that includes the skirt, crinoline, a top, saddle oxford shoes, and a scarf. And let's not forget the guys! We have letter sweaters, leather grease jackets, and bowling shirts.

  • 1960s

    Groovy, baby! Revisit the summer of love with items from our collection of tie-dye and bell-bottoms, fringed suede vests, and gogo boots. We also have gogo dresses and some mod looks. There was a lot going on in the 1960s! It's sock it to me time! Psychadelic!

  • 1970s

    So. Much. Polyester. Thanks to the indestructible nature of this decade’s favorite fabric, we have a large selection of leisure suits for the guys. Complete the look with some platform shoes or white loafers. And we can't forget the disco outfits for the ladies. Jumpsuits and dresses. You'll be dancing the night away, you Jive turkey!

  • 1980s

    Gag me with a spoon, the 80s are BACK. I can't imagine anyone anywhere would have a larger selection of 80s prom dresses in the variety of sizes we do. From size 2 to 24, we've got the dress for your throw back prom party! We also have some, let's face it, HILARIOUS stuff for the guys. Wrestling pants and mesh shirts, and more! Tubular!

  • Historical

    We're talking old, old, OLD school here! Think Henry VIII, Marie Antoinette, or Cleopatra. Regency, Victorian, Colonial, what have you. Titanic event? We can do that. Jane Austen Festival? Yep. Renaissance fair? Of course, milady. We even have a couple of Roman Centurion costumes!

  • Holiday

    What is Easter without the Easter bunny? And Christmas isn't Christmas without Santa. We've got your hookup for your holiday characters.

  • Cultural

    Pay homage to your own personal cultural history by renting a costume that represents your heritage. German dirndls and lederhosen, African dashikis, Japanese kimonos, among others.

  • Tuxedos

    From classy and debonair to hilarious and powder blue, we've got you covered for any of your formalwear needs.

Rental Policy: All items remain the property of The Nitty Gritty. Rentals are priced at a one-night-only rate. Rentals can be kept for an extended period at an additional charge. You will be required to sign a contract agreeing to our rental terms. Credit card information will be kept on file with your contract in case of any additional charges incurred, such as damage beyond normal wear and tear, or non-returned items. All sales are final. And the best part; Let us handle the laundry!