Best place to rent costumes for a show?

I am looking towards directing a show next spring and would also have to do all the design work as well, as it is at a small theatre. I was wondering if anyone knows of good places across the States to rent theatrical costumes? I'm stationed in Texas and seeing as I'm on a budget, would most likely only rent 5-7 outfits for my principles. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Best place to rent costumes for a show?performing arts

Look into the costume studios @ college Theatre Arts departments.

I studied theatre at the University of New Mexico, and our costume department kept a massive “morgue” of wardrobe items from seemingly every stage production ever mounted @ UNM. Interested parties were allowed to affordably rent those costumes year-round, and it was an enormous resource in the community.

Here are 3 ideas to pursue in north/central Texas (hopefully not too far from you):

Abilene Christian University

http://www.acu.edu/academics/cas/theatre...

Sandy Freeman?

Associate Professor, Costuming/Makeup

freemans@acu.edu

TCU

http://www.theatre.tcu.edu/

Michele Alford

Costume Studio Supervisor

m.alford@tcu.edu

Baylor University

http://www.baylor.edu/theatre/index.php?...

Dawn Kane

Costume Technician

dawn_kane@baylor.edu

Best place to rent costumes for a show?binoculars opera theater

Lynch's Costumes - http://www.lynchs.com/

Costume Holiday House - http://www.costumeholidayhouse.com/theat...

Also, there are probably some great costumers in your area, try seeing if they would like to donate their services and make costumes, people love getting involved!