It’s estimated that in 2023, in the U.S. alone, shoppers spent $4.1 billion on Halloween costumes, $2 billion of that on costumes for adults. If you’re a secondhand first kinda gal like myself, purchasing anything you will wear for one night only is a hard pass. Not to mention, running the risk of having the same costume as someone else if you purchase from a chain retail store or costume shop. The horror!
If you are searching for that one-of-a-kind Halloween ‘fit that you will want to wear again even after the holiday ends, look no further!
Satellite Vintage in Broad Ripple offers size and gender-inclusive styles ranging from the 1950s to the present day to fit any budget. Typically, as vintage shop owners, we are not fond of people calling our carefully curated collections “costumes.” But with these wearable pieces, you’ll have no qualms about incorporating them into your wardrobe.
DISCO SPACE COWBOY
Starting strong with the general vibe of the shop: Disco Space Cowboy. Between the rhinestone booties, sequin top, and glitter metallic pants, each piece of this outfit will have you shining like a mirror ball. Top it off with a gemstone bolo tie, and you’ll turn heads all night.
Total Cost: $182
BRAT SUMMER FALL
What is “Brat” you may ask? We don’t know either, but the Gen Z’s told us it was cool so we are playing along! Add some ripped-up fishnets, a lime green nail, and some smeared eyeliner and you are prime brat. Don’t forget your vape pen.
Total Cost: $166
90’S SPRING BREAK (BUT MAKE IT SEASONALLY APPROPRIATE)
Rock this sick neon Spring Break look, but in a cozy way, because let’s be real, we are way too old to be leaving the house without proper outerwear in October.
Total Cost: $130
STEVIE NICKS/WITCHY LADY
You can’t make a list of Halloween costumes and leave off the vintage witchy queen herself. Mix one part flowy velvet with a dash of a drapey scarf. Mix well and top with excessive dangly jewelry to channel the iconic Stevie.
Total Cost: $234
HALLOWEEN PERSON
Not into costumes but still want to embody the seasonal vibes so everyone knows you are here to party? Might we recommend Halloween Person: a person…on Halloween. A not-costume, but still on brand.
Total Cost: $134
Have a vision? Bookmark those Pinterest boards and drop by Satellite Vintage to let us help! Open Thursday to Saturday 11-7pm and Sunday 11-4pm. Located at 824 E. Westfield Blvd. in Broad Ripple on the canal next to Flatwater.
About the Author:
Tori Sandler is the owner of the local Indianapolis brand, Notorious Vintage, which specializes in bold maximalist clothing, accessories, and home decor. She is the co-owner of Satellite Vintage which is a collaboration of her brand, Pink Lemon Goods, and Market Vintage. You can also shop Notorious Vintage collections at Market Vintage in Irvington.
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