Ball State University student Brianna Prather said she is all ready to go for Halloween.
"I have it narrowed down to a witch or character out of Alice in Wonderland," she said. "I think I'm going to go with the traditional witch."
Prather is planning to make the costume out of material she already has. But if students don't want to do that for their costumes, there are several places around Muncie where they can go.
Walmart and Target have special sections for Halloween costumes in their stores. And then there is Halloween U.S.A, located on Morrison Road, across the street from Walmart.
Store manager Lori Spain said at Halloween U.S.A., a seasonal business, students will find costumes of all kinds. For something more adult, customers can check out the "Hot Wall" that has more than 100 "sexy" costumes for women, she said.
"Being in the Ball State area, that is a big hit," Spain said.
She said some of college students' favorite costumes include army, police officer, maid and Alice in Wonderland outfits. For couples, she said Fred and Wilma Flintstone and Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf are popular. There are plenty of props as well, including tombstones, skeletons and a skull-and-spine-shaped beer bong.
Joyce Davis, co-owner of Party Wizards Costumes, a year-round costume shop, said her store has about 200 different kinds of wigs and "every kind of accessory."
Though Walmart and Target don't have as many costumes or props, they make up for it in other ways. Walmart has a wide selection of party items, such as plates, cups and small give-away gifts. And, of course, a huge selection of candy. Walmart also sells a "Bubble Fogger." Just as the name suggests, the machine makes bubbles that, when popped, become fog.
Davis said at Party Wizards, which is located at 700 W. McGalliard Road, across from Starbucks, costumes cost anywhere from $20 to $100. Customers can also rent some costumes for $40 and rent a second one for $20, she said.
Davis said she hasn't noticed a clear Halloween costume favorite.
"I don't think I've sold two of anything," she said.
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