A group of college students walked into Lorenzo Caltagirone’s costume store in Washington, DC, earlier this week to dress up as yellow cartoon Minions for Halloween. Once they saw the price — $60 apiece — they opted for small accessories to get a similar look: goggles, gloves and hats.
The college students aren’t alone in noticing heftier price tags, Caltagirone said. He said he has to play “The Price is Right” with customers now that adult costumes at his store, Total Party, are about $10 more expensive — bringing totals to between $50 and $70.
