Will you be "dressed to impress" for Halloween? With the spooky holiday coming up fast, you could run to one of those temporary costume stores like Halloween Express or Spirit, but I wouldn't recommend it. That is, unless you like overpriced, tacky costumes.
Where would I send you to find a great costume? My choice would be Junkee Clothing Exchange, 960 S. Virginia St. in Reno's Midtown neighborhood. Junkee is not a costume shop, per se, but it has a huge selection of used and vintage clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as some commercially-made Halloween outfits and props.
On a recent weekend, lots of folks appeared to be having a blast at Junkee, cobbling together crazy costumes or just looking for cool, retro fashions.
Want to look like a lounge lizard? There's a section for that. Want to look like a hippie? Ditto. There's a lot of stuff that would work for the Steampunk look. There's even a section devoted to "ugly Christmas sweaters." Attention, Mark Darcy's mother!
Another large, separate wing at Junkee offers antique home furnishings, art and jewelry.
Junkee is a member of the MidTown District, a diverse group of local retailers, restaurants, service providers and arts organizations striving to regentrify the Midtown neighborhood, which is south of downtown Reno. Or for those who balk at the word "regentrify," they're aiming to make the district a more vibrant area that will be a big draw for both Reno locals and tourists.
I applaud their efforts, but feel they have some obstacles. Some nearby establishments — porn shops — don't exactly scream the word "classy." These businesses are not members of the MidTown District alliance, but seeing them next to, or across the street from participating merchants is an eyesore.
Finding parking in Midtown is also a problem.
But Junkee is on the right track, presenting clothing that is different in a fun way, at reasonable prices and in a cheerful atmosphere. When Halloween is long gone, they'll still be there! And you can think of them as being part of the "green" movement, too. Recycling interesting clothing helps the environment and makes people happy.
For more information about Junkee, call (775) 322-5865 or visit http://www.junkeeclothingexchange.com/ .
To learn more about the MidTown District members, visit http://www.midtowndistrictreno.com/ .
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