If like me you love dressing up, then this is the shop for you…read more Pretty new to Bristol and with some heavy competition in the shape of Christmas Steps Costume and Chaplin's this place is doing just fine. Not only do they buy in some crazy costumes but they also have the knowledge and capabilities to knock them out on site. Some of my favourites are the traditional Clown suit and the Alien from Outer Space. Prices vary depending on what you want with most trousers for £10, a suit for £25 and their most expensive - £130 for a full Roman Centurion dress-up (the actual one worn outside the Coliseum!) Give them a ring or pop in, and I'm sure they can get your party going with a bang.

For flamboyant, funny or fantastical fancy dress costumes, this is your place. From Action Heroes…read moreto Wizard of Oz characters, they can help you. Not only does this shop sell ready-made costumes, but they even make stuff to order at very reasonable prices, so even if your party theme is completely off-the-wall you should be able to get kitted out here. The staff couldn't be more helpful, and seem genuinely into the whole costume thing - without making you feel under pressure to buy if you're not sure. For between £10-20 you can buy some of the simpler ready-made costumes, while for bespoke designs you're obviously going to pay quite a bit more.

So, you want a nurse outfit? Boom, they've got it! 80's themed party coming up? Boom, got some of…read morethat! Rambo, clown, fairy, mermaid - boom, boom, boom, boom! In terms of customer experience, Fancy Dress Fanatics have got it nailed. The lady who owns the shop is lovely and really helps you get the right look; without trying to sell you moustaches or eye lashes you don't need. I went in with a few mates to try on some of the Oppo suits for a stag do (if you don't know what Oppo suits are, Google it). We were allowed to get the suits out of the boxes and try several on to get the right size. The lady said she would set up a spreadsheet for all 26 of us, take individual deposits and then the final amounts just before we leave, which I thought was great. As best man it certainly takes pressure off me. With lots of costume and fancy dress shops in Bristol, it's difficult to do anything really different. From the outside, Fancy Dress Fanatics don't really offer anything to set them apart, but go in, chat to the owner and try some stuff on - you'll see why I speak so highly of it. Great shop, but above all, great customer service/experience.

I was trying to find something for the yelp Halloween get together tomorrow and i thought i'd try…read morethis place out as Thom had said good things. I'm glad i decided to come here as they had loads of stock without looking over full, loads of choice and i was allowed to not only take out the outfits from the packets i could try them on! My usual go to fancy dress shop does not allow this making it really difficult to assess whether it will fit or not. The shop is quite big with rental fancy dress at the back along with changing rooms. They sell contacts, any accessories you could possibly need and the best range of costumes i've seen to date. If you don't know what to go as (like me) then you'll get a hundred and one ideas popping in there, they have outfits i've never seen anywhere else which i love, something a bit different! Variety is the spice of life :) The staff were really nice and helped me when needed. Prices were actually cheaper than i was expecting to pay-bonus! I think this may replace the other shop as my go to fancy dress destination.

They wouldn't let me walk on my own, the woman followed me. she asked me to find another Jesus…read morecostume for cheaper and then squirted me with water.

I'm probably too old to find some of the stuff on sale as amusing as I do, and I'm slightly ashamed…read moreto admit that I have on occasion even purchased some items (trust me they're incredibly funny at a house party after a few drinks). They sell all the usual items such as whoopee cushions, itching powder, candles that won't blow out, but my personal favourite has to be the boiled sweets which taste of garlic (you should have seen the look on my flatmates face). To be honest though, there's far more fancy dress outfits available than actual jokes. The selection is rather good, they have your usual outfits such as nuns, super heroes, policeman etc. but there's nothing really original (I've seen the same products elsewhere. But great for a student party or night out.

On many occasions I've searched the entire city centre for the best party costumes, and can you…read moreguess how many times I've been completely satisfied? Nil-pwa! Cotteridge makes it well worth travelling a little further a field to find the most unique party wear, and guarantees that you won't be wearing the same costume as anybody else. Everything that you can possibly think of can be hired at this loft-smelling, humble store, from Medieval costumes to Roman dresses to Victorian wear, to 70's flares, all at quotable hire prices. There's also a great selection of purchasable costumes hanging from the ceiling, and if you're more interested in dressing up as a mascot, you can hire giant Sonic, Shrek, or Bart Simpson heads. Yay! Pinocchio's looks quite traditional both internally and externally. The life size statues of a cow and a bowler-hatted chap (both standing outside) are unmissable from the roadside and the pavement of the Pershore Road. So you won't have any problems trying to find the store at all. Inside, you'll be greeted by more statues of cowboys, indians and other stereotypes, all helping to make the whole costume shopping experience feel fittingly theatrical!

I generally have to furiously search my mind for excuses when I'm invited to a fancy dress party…read more They really aren't my thing at all. Dressing up of any sort brings out the grump in me. If you were ever to invite me to your fancy dress party and I tell you that I'm washing my hair, or re-arranging my sock drawer, then I'm lying to you. I'm at home in front of the telly, counting my blessings. However, even if you aren't unlucky enough to be invited to a fancy dress party this is a charming shop and my son LOVES it. There are wall-to-wall costumes of just about any sort you can imagine. If you fancy being a cowboy, Wonderwoman, a caveman, or anything else you can think of, this is without a doubt THE place to go in South Brum.

Probably on a par with the other fancy dress shop in the city centre, Joker's Corner, so…read morerecommended here or there whichever is closer! The staff in here and friendly and will try to make sure you get the perfect costume together. I have never rented a costume, but I know that is supplied here. As with probably all costume stores, don't go in on Halloween, it's jam packed!!

This shop is an alladins cave and well worth a visit if you need some fancy dress. They have a…read moresuperb range of hire costumes to cater for every event. they also sell lots of fancy dress outfits for a great price and have lots of accessories to make your outfit complete. And they sell joke items. The staff are some of the friendlist and helpful you will come across. There is plenty of parking in the city arcade car park above the arcade

This is an amazing shop in quite the most unexpected place. It is in a little parade of shops on…read morethe outskirts of Kidlington and they stock lots and lots of adult fancy dress stuff. I guess they do children's fancy dress as well but I wasn't actually trying to find anything for the children for once. They also sell accessories such as wigs, false finger nails, coloured hair spray (good for Red Nose Day) and hats.

The costume shop is very expensive. The shop is huge it is really big. The have alot of fancy dress…read moreoutfits and they have them to buy or rent. I have brought a wig from here which was 3.99 and a hula beach fancy dress pack with a grass skirt, cocunt bra and necklace for 7.99. I think the prices are fair. They have a no refunds policy as many people will wear fancy dress once and I think they fear that their rent business wont get many people if they offer refunds people can wear it and bring it back the day after. They have a wide range of joke things instore for example woopie cushions and black soap. Only a few in Dudley so would try this one for a renting service, prices depend on the costume.

Great for fancy dress hire and all the little bits and pieces that make up a good costume. Make up,…read morewigs, accessories - great range. Good service and the costumes were lovely and clean and well looked after. Friendly staff.

The Giant party shop, Swindon are a small, independent party shop. They sell a good range of party…read moreaccessories, and balloons. However their main line is fancy dress costumes- there are literally hundreds to choose from upstairs. The staff are helpful and have even ordered in costumes for me at no extra cost. The costumes are always clean and in good condition. I would recommend the GPS for all your fancy dress needs

best shop in the markets! friendly and has everything you could want or needread more

I LOVE this great fancy dress stall tucked snugly in a corner of Birmingham's Rag Market. Lisa the…read moreowner is brilliantly helpful if you have a costume idea in mind chances are she can help you put together the perfect pieces to make it happen. I have visited multiple occasions (I go to a lot of themed birthday parties and celebrations okay?!) and she has always helped me put together my costumes which have ranged from she-ra to more recently a 1980's Madonna (no no cone boob madonna). Although she easily has the range of the pre packed costumes to suit most themese she never pressurises you into them and instead gets creative so you walk away happy. To give you an example, my she-ra costume we put together through combining her Xena costume with a bright red cape, she knocked up right there and then! Although it's true she doesn't offer refunds, she does offer a returns policy whereby you can pay in full for the costume but then if you return it she will give you part pack, so it is a hire charge. Even so I find her prices very competitive and have never wanted to return anything I have bought. Definitely visit her for your fancy dress needs.