thrift stores sometimes have "costume corners", but like the other poster said, jeans with button fly, rope or leather belt with metal buckle, leather shoes, and flannel type shirt and a hat are perfect. the mad hatter in auburn is expensive. i rented a gypsy costume for my son there this year and it cost me 60 bucks. i will never rent there again. there is a lady here in auburn who runs a costume rental her name is joyce silva, i warn you she can be a little short tempered, dont let that put you off, she is cheap cheap cheap. her number is ###-###-#### good luck and have fun!! oops i forgot to add that we packed our lunches in cloth drawstring bags and i wrapped salami and cheese dried fruit crackers in wax paper tied with string we also packed an apple or orange.