Connecticut Stage Supply, Plainville

While some try to reinvent themselves with a new job or workout regimen, others simply enjoy the opportunity to temporarily slip from their workaday life into the thrilling mystery of a new persona. At Connecticut Stage Supply, more than 15,000 disguises dwell on the shelves, awaiting the opportunity to help wearers hit the town as someone else. The shop carries costumes, wigs, masks, and makeup for occasions including Halloween, Christmas, and New Years' Eve. Their inventory includes outfits for men and children, along with flirty outfits for women and realistic uniforms that mimic the garb of professions including cops, doctors, and costume shop inspectors.