Is there such a thing as too much choice? When it comes to donuts, no. When it comes to costumes, I…read moremean, I don't want to rule it out as an option but I almost got epilepsy in this place, which I guess is a good thing when you're looking for something to stand out at a costume party. This place has a metric ass-ton of costumes, it's hard to know where to start. Speaking of ass, I was half-assing my outfit for a party.... I just needed a mask. That's all, sadly. Which kind of sucked because from giant M&M outfits to period pieces, there's a lotta razzle dazzle in here, it's the sort of place you come when you want to one-up everyone at your ex-girlfriend's Halloween party and nothing less than the best will do. I actually wish I had that kind of party to go to because dreeeesss uuuuuppss! Ah well, Halloween is just around the corner.

The Elegant Edwardian High Tea I organised for some Yelp friends and I went off with a bang - and…read moreit went off with a bang in no small part thanks to this awesome shop. Two levels crammed full of costumes from every possibly historical period, right through to Star Wars and Star Trek and you-name-it-they-got-it costumes. Friendly, attentive staff make the burden of choice easy as pie and their helpful knowledge is abundant and impressive. Great pricing and an excellent hire policy round out the the experience to make this a 5 star business in my view. Truly awesome.

Halloween is one of my all time favorite holidays. I realize I'm "not in Kansas anymore," but…read moredespite this, come 31 Oct, I will most definitely be costume-clad. But, where do I begin? Sydney doesn't seem to have many costume shops in sight. Where can I source that ever-important witch wig or Frankenstein mask? Walking through Wynyard station today, I found my place. Overflowing with outrageous glasses, packaged costumes, separates and more, I would be SHOCKED if you couldn't find what you need in here. Going to a Hen's party? What about a theme party at a mate's house? There's more than enough in here. What if you've always yearned to be a zombie Michael Jackson with Elvis shoes, mouse ears and a Rainbow Bright wand? Not a problem. This party store will cover your dress-up bases, and oh so much more.

Party party! Got a fancy dress shindig coming up? Or throwing a party and need some last-minute…read moredecorations? How about some party poppers and the like for a surprise soiree? Pop in to Everything Party Shop before you jump on the train at Wynyard and get your party fix with the crazy and the colourful. Whether you're after a piñata, some party gags, paper lanterns, catering cups or serviettes, you'll find it all here. (You might have to shift through the piles of products to get to it, but trust me, it'll be here!) This shop seems to get a little overexcited when special holidays roll around, so at Halloween, Valentine's Day and Christmas things can get a little crazy. There's also a pretty good range of party costumes, so if you need a full-on outfit or just some novelty accessories, hop in, pop your party hat on and get festive.

Everyone loves a good costume party. it's a night where you can let your creativity shine, your ego…read moreexplode or dress like a skank. If you need a costume for a party there's an excellent chance you'll find what you need at Fancy Schmancy costume store. Walking inside you're surrounded by an array of options to inspire you. They have it all wigs, shoes, clothes, masks - if you can dress up in it - there's a strong likelihood they have it. This is a fun place to head to with a friend, so you can try on different outfits and have a good laugh. They have great variety and lots of sizes. It is expensive - depending what you need to hire, you can very easily spend upwards of $100 for a whole outfit. For occasional fun nights its ok to occassionaly invest in such things, so why not reconnect with your inner child and try something fancy schmancy.

This place will have you screaming "YES YES YES" like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally, you know…read morewhat scene I'm talking about. I looooove finding unique bespoke buttons and speaking with the fabulous and passionate staff. They are so informative, helpful and hypeful for your next project. I love these people!!

This is such a wonderful shop! The customer service was outstanding! Found what I wanted and…read morepleased with the friendliness of the staff

The ladies at The Wardrobe are brilliant. They have the ideas, they have an energetic attitude to…read morefind something you'll find inspiring. I went there to find a costume for Halloween. I haven't been to many dress up parties and at first was bit daunted by the rows and rows of costumes hanging up. Rather than asking for help straight away I wondered up and down the isles. I spotted some black fairy wings, then a giant long tutu. I tried them on and liked my makeshift costume. I did ask for help in the end from the inspiration queens to make it a more complete outfit. They pointed showed me the vial (as potion holding) necklace, the lace cloves and the black pixie style hat. Nice - a co-created outfit. But if you can't be bothered thinking about it then it needn't be an hours and hours dress up affair. They have rows and rows of ready to wear outfits in all shapes and sizes. Snow white, furry bear, Victorian ball, vampire, Alice In Wonderland, American Indian, Arabian, Hook, drag, geisha, 40's style, mermaid, gangster, Moulin Rouge. They have loads of bits and bobs to make your outfit complete - some of which are for sale. Fake eyelashes, black angel wings, masks, scarfs, feather bowers, shoes. It was fun just trawling though place. Take mates - you'll be in histerics.

The Wardrobe is located towards the back of Chatswood and attracts customers from all over the…read moreNorth Shore. The large space houses hundreds of costumes and accessories from historical periods to modern day fairytales. Everything is dry cleaned after use and can be found in order. They have an inspiration board showcasing satisfied customers wearing their costumes. Costumes can be booked well in advance, but a deposit must be made in order for the costume to be held. While their costumes are in abundance, one drawback is the smell. The place smells very moldy. Perhaps this is difficult to avoid given the thousands of costumes tightly bunched together. When browsing and riffling through costumes, it can be a little difficult to pull out costumes. They are on metal coat hangers which makes them a little difficult to get out. On the upside, the store has a look book which customers can flick through if they are time poor. The costumes are very reasonably priced. While not all costumes are of the highest quality, there's plenty to do and see at The Wardrobe. Hopefully they will soon invest in a changing room. Currently you have to change in front of customers which is very off-putting. Otherwise, The Wardrobe is the best costume shop I have ever rented from!

I enjoy keeping my cubicle looking like a $2 shop threw up all over it. If there's a holiday, I…read morehave decorations. Its not unusual for someone to come around the corner and find me up on the desk hanging one thing or another from the ceiling, or casually blowing up balloons and hiding them under my desk as I go about the rest of my work. Sydney Party Decorations first opened up during the lead up to Christmas last year. It was a large underground hall filled with everything beautiful, tacky, and Christmas, and I bought it all. My cubicle looked amazing. I thought that the shop was specialized and would close down after the holiday, but to my delight it has remained open and just as full of other glorious finds. There's heaps of costumes, wigs, gift bags, wrapping, balloons and decorations in a range of themes, and rotating holiday items as appropriate (I took Easter to a new level this year thanks to SPD). I find SPD has a broader range than the other nearby $2 shops and is definitely worth a visit if you need to spruce up your cubicle or grab an unbranded Guy Fieri (or "celebrity chef") wig.

Good. Someone didn't even know how helium balloons work. If you are so cheap why buy anything. I…read moresaves more.

The little shop up a back alley in lower Surry Hills is a quaint hope to those random dress up…read morecostume party needs. If you're in the area, and want to waste some time and take some funny photo's, hop in there and try on heaps of things! Sure to make a day of it! I went to get a Mexican costume, and although I didn't buy/rent it, as it was a bit out of my price range, I was very impressed by the customer service. The ladies there were incredibly helpful when it came to picking something for a party, and weren't pushy at all when it came to the sale. The level of costume even included some rustic leather boots, which were amazing on their own, but unfortunately I couldn't commit myself to spent up to $80 for 1 night's rental. They seem to be very strict on the return conditions, and condition of the clothes, so have a chat, and don't rush the paperwork if you're unsure. It is about $15 per extra day you hire, so check when they're open, and ask if they have a pick up service in your area.

No, I don't know what snog the frog means…read more If I had to guess I'd say it references kissing the toad that turns into a prince. Because who doesn't want a prince? I mean, you'd be pretty disappointed if you got Prince Harry, because so many reasons. Or it could reference the fad of toad-licking, which was popular for a short period of time in an episode of Family Guy that starred way too much Meg. The effect of stepping into this emporium of wonder and delight is like a good toad lick such is the myriad and dizzying array of costumes the likes of which you can scarcely imagine exist. Gorilla suits with caged Kermit the frogs inside, latex Indiana Jones masks, Kronos from The Simpsons. They're super helpful and have just a metric @$$-ton of fun stuff, go and try. I got stuck in a sea monster costume here and had to be cut out of it. True story. But that led me to King Neptune, which I rocked at Yelp's 10th Birthday Maritime Mixer. I looked a little girly without the beard though.

I reckon if you took your kids to Riot when they were say, 4, and they reacted by running around…read morelike mad wizards not knowing which magical potion to create first, then you've got an artist on your hand. If they turn around and see the coin operated animal ride in the shopping centre then perhaps you've got a jockey or a car racer on your hands. Riot is a riot if you like getting your hands messy and your creative juices flowing. I'm 30 and not an artist but it got my creative wizard juices flowing. They've got all the art and craft bits and pieces you could possibly want. Canvases, glitter, needle work, stamps, stationary, pastels, papers, beads, glue, colourful take out noodle boxes, blank masks, party decorations, science kits, paints... it's good place to buy Christmas presents for kids who like to make stuff. This store specifically had loads of large coloured wheel flowers that turn in the wind - exactly what I wanted to decorate my daughters 1st birthday party at the beach.