So High Soho is so eclectic. Downstairs they have a costume shop. I spent hours down there trying…read moreon boas and Superwoman outfits. Why aren't costumes daily wardrobe wear? Wouldn't humanity be much more interesting if we dressed up as alter-egos everyday, shielding our true identities from strangers, gallivanting around as heroes or truly heinous villains? I vote for 365 days of Halloween. Anyway, back to the shop. The main floor has an array of really cool randomness. Ashtrays, prints of Marilyn Monroe, games, keychains, tapestries, candles, incense, buttons, mugs; you name it they claim it. When I need to get a gift for someone I come here to buy it. Finding something cool here is guaranteed.

Being so far away form home and wanting to look fantastic for my first Halloween night out, i came…read moreacross So High Soho thanks to the amazing yelpers.. The service that was given to us was amazing. They were so busy as Halloween was the next night.. I picked up one customs an was told 'no no no don't try this Queen of Heart's costume this one is the best and so much more you..' I tried it on and was perfect, they ensure that had everything I need to look the best, a crown, makeup, playing card stockings, heart stickers the works. The costumes are very well price the shop is small and crowded stuff everywhere but the guys and girls that work there are amazing they know where everything is and the have so much passion for making you feel and look the part you want to play at your party.. If only it wasn't so far away they could dress me for all fancy dress parties..

I planned to attend the Pride and Prejudice Ball at the Chatsworth House. It was a regency ball…read more I went to the Mad World Fancy Dress shop to try on a few regency dresses. The lady at the shop was extremely helpful. She gave me a few dresses to try on, with needed accessories, such as fan, gloves, necklace etc. I was planning to bring my mother with me to the ball. It was much hard to find a dress for my mother. The lady (think her name was Molly) was very kind. She picked a perfect dress for my mother. We had such a wonderful time at the Chatsworth House for the ball. I am happy to write this review.

A great fancy dress shop where you can buy or even hire out costumes and props for any event that…read moreyou are attending. They have many different costumes from 1920's, sci-fi, film and tv etc. You can even try on them before buying or hiring from there store. They even sell a vast amount of props. So if you want a pair of wings, a sword or even a skull whatever you are looking for I am sure you will find it there and at a reasonable price. They even sell items and costumes for future Secret Cinema events. So wanting to get groovy for a party or event then go on down to Mad World you would be mad not to!

So, I'm in a play and I need to be in a lion suit. Actually, any animal but this was the only one I…read morewas able to find in Angels, which was not over about £50 or otherwise hideously ugly and tacky. Come on, we want at least a bit of class, even when dressed as an animal. This place is so over priced and ridiculous. Who seriously spends £94 AT LEAST to hire a costume. Who cares so much about a fancy dress party. I just don't get. If it wasn't in the name of theatre, I would never have stepped into this place. It smells wierd, you know that wierd musty costume smell, but the store is disguised as some sort of up market place, with about 6 floors of tack, for stupid people who care too much about how they appear to other people. Perfect place to get some angel wings for your god awful hen night. The assistants were quite rude aswell, dealing with me as if I was asking for an animal costume in a bakery. not a costume shop.

Angels must surely be one of the most world renown fancy dress shops in the world. With a link to…read moregenuine theatrical and film hire, this store in Covent Garden has a massive range of costumes you can try on or hire alongside lots of stuff you may wish to purchase for yourself,. Particularly good around Halloween, this place stocks everything from feather boa's to vampire teeth and fake blood. The staff are extremely helpful and don't go for the hard sell but will actually advise you on what goes best with what and truthfully tell you if you look a complete dick in an outfit. One to remember for those awkward party times!

A dancers heaven! Bloch located in Covent Garden, is perfect for finding all the professional dance…read moreand ballet wear you will ever need. Specialising particularly in dance shoes, the ranges include baby shoes, dance fashion footwear, designer ladies ballet flats, jazz shoes/trainers and pumps. The attire is also adaptable as despite focusing on clothes to dance in, many of the cropped tops and baggy jazz style trousers also have a 'street' vibe making this a great place to go if you are a fan of street dancing and are after a more casual and trendy outfit. Of course, the store also stocks the classic dance wear such as leotards and dance tights or underwear. As with most dance wear, the garments do tend to be on the more expensive side but you will definitely find anything you need to get on the dancefloor here!

Any self respecting dancer will own some piece of Bloch dance wear, and where better to get them…read morethan the Bloch store in Covent Garden. For all your dance needs whether it is contemporary, street or traditional ballet style clothing or shoes they stock it. There is always someone on hand to help guide you and give advice. I am a fan of this store, and although not cheap you do have the sense of having purchased real professional dance wear.

The Capezio store London is incredible. Two floors of complete dance heaven! The staff is so…read morefriendly and the store is kept in mint condition. Great location.

I can't dance to save my life but I like Lycra. I like dance outfits. When I loose weight I work…read morethe whole Waif artistic lost soul Kate Bush Lionhearted look. You can get really cute body suits here and dance gear. I was also impressed by the selection of theatre dance shoes with heels which I wonder if they would be more comfortable than my M and S heels. They dance in them right? I saw a lot of items on sale here so I wouldn't say the prices were that bad. This store is for everyone regardless of whether they can dance. I can do sexy dances to Destiny's Child but I need few clothes for those or decent timing.

Going to Soho for fabrics is admitting before hand that you are willing to pay for good quality…read morematerials, and beautiful fabrics. They sell luxury fabrics such as embroidered silk, black lace, velvet and furs that suit well for theatrical costume or bridal wear. In addition they have now added 'Peace Silk' to their merchandise. 'Peace Silk' means the moths are allowed to emerge from their cocoons to live out their full life cycle, conventional silk is made by boiling the intact cocoons and unwinding the single silk strand onto reels. Peace Silk has a different feel to commercial silk, it is soft, fluffy and light as a cloud. (There! and you thought I wouldn't explain the difference!) I haven't bought anything from them so far, but having a good browse is a sure way of getting ideas for projects and letting your hands do most of the enjoyment.

Without a doubt one of the best silk fabric stores in London, and the beautiful display does not…read morehurt either. Luxury shop for fabrics. You will be treated like a princess, and there is no need for using elbows or sweating in queues. But luxury is not cheap, and as I have been browsing and searching fabrics around London I have noticed that this store, as does it's rivals, add some nice Soho-extra for the price tag. You can find many of these silks (and I mean the very same fabric) with a lot more affordable prices if you just find your way out of zone1.