This shop on 4056 N Milwaukee Ave is amazing. There are so many costumes and options to choose from. The staff are so helpful and fun to deal with. Very affordable products I would highly recommend and definitely use for all of my party needs! read more

Fantasy costume Shop at 4065 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago for all your costume needs. This is such an awesome store. They provide Ginormous selection of costumes & accessories for just about any occasion however they can't compete w/Heidi Klum Queen of Halloween. This store has a vast array of costume from little trinkets to very elaborate costumes. The choices are limitless and of course determined by your budget. I was in here recently for Neon Night Yelp Community Fund Raiser @ Bernie's Book Bank. The party theme was neon/80's so I came here looking for some trinkets to keep w/the theme of the party. I wish I had gone a little earlier so I could have had the chance to peruse the store in a more leisurely fashion but I had 2 people to pick up 1 in Wheeling & the other in Deerfield prior to heading up to Bernie's Book Bank in Lame Bluff. The staff inside the store were very helpful in finding the items I needed for my costume. Unlimited selection limited only by your imagination & budget. If you ever need anything for a costume or themed party this is the place to go. read more

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Amazing Store! Had so much options here!! And mask and costume selection is insane! owner is absolutely the sweetest ' read more

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We were looking for a costume for an upcoming event. We have tried other places with no luck. Did a search and Fantasy Costumes appeared. We decided to give them a try. This place is amazing it takes up close to a city block of anything related to costumes. The sales staff are very friendly and helpful with suggestions on what we were looking for. This place has everything!! read more

Love it here huge selection on wigs, costumes and decorations. Perfect for all year just to browse or find any one of your costume needs!

This is the most amazing store I've been in. Millions of items to look at. Service was outstanding the owner is a funny man and great to know. read more

Fantasy Costume is the place to go! They have everything there especially if you are in a pinch! On top of that the customer service is outstanding! read more

I've been a fan of Fantasy Costumes since I was a little kid. The owner, George is such a fun guy and I love his outlook to life - always positive. The costumes are amazing and the selection is great. I highly recommend to check it out! read more

SO MANY OPTIONS , I love coming to this place , an employee found what I need for my event, Thank you Fantasy Costumes

Wonderful store and the staff is very helpful and fun to talk to. I look forward to coming back again and again.

Very helpful the moment you walk in. They have everything and anything you could possibly be looking for. Staff is very friendly the moment you walk in the door. We were in and out and totally helped us complete the look we wanted. Totally recommend. read more

I've been scouting sites and stores for Christmas caroling gear. Definitely didn't expect to find everything I needed here! Very expansive, affordable selection with a knowledgeable staff :) Next time I need to find something, I'll just go straight back here! read more

love the owner and the store the stuff is always being added and it's all great the owner was in the front talking to me while I was purchasing my stuff I loved him read more

So much stuff!! Fortunately the staff is happy to help you find what you need. Stage makeup, wigs, if they don't have you don't need it. It was a bit of a drive from home for me but I don't mind if I find what I need. read more

The best place in Chicago for theatrical quality makeup and wigs. Hands down. I come here every year for all the fake blood, scar wax, bruise wheels, and latex you could need. They carry a great selection of fx designer brands (mehron, Ben Nye, etc.) as well as cheaper drug store brands so you have a wide variety depending on your needs. Great place! read more

The only place I go for my costumes!! The selection here beats out any other store, hands down. The owners are genuinely the nicest people who have been pouring their heart and soul into their business for decades. Please support local and shop here for all of your costumes and accessories this year! read more

I was in town to get costumes for my grandchildren. What a fabulous place. They had the best time and the staff is helpful and patient. Great place to get costumes for any occasion. read more

The staff are so friendly and the prices are amazing! Don't even bother going to a seasonal store like Spirit, this place is the BEST!

My family and I have been coming here for years and it's the best costume shop around! Our family has been doing business with George for years and have always been pleased with the service we receive! read more

10/10 stars!!! Omg soooooo amazing , so many different options, they have literally EVERYTHING. You need wigs?, THEY GOT IT. Need stuff for your drag show, they got it!! SOOOO MANY COSTUMES!!!!! read more

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This place is awesome. They have everything and it's huge. The prices are pretty reasonable and when I went there was a lot on sale too. They're open year round too. The staff was friendly and very helpful and spent a lot of time with me helping me find the pieces for my last minute costume. Never going to spirit Halloween again know that I know there's this awesome neighborhood gem nearby. read more

Got a cute costume for Halloween. They were very helpful and gave great recommendations!

I could not love this Northwest side gem more! A small business that knows their business, their merchandise and truly aims to leave you a happy customer - such a rarity these days. I've been shopping there for my kid's Halloween costumes for years and see the same employees there as I did 12 years ago. That's always a good sign. read more

Terrific selection with great savings and service!!! No need to go any place else. Come and see for yourself.

Fantasy Costumes is a Fantastic place that I have been going to for all of my Halloween needs, party needs, and it is a one of a kind place !! I have been going here every year at Halloween, and again for all my special party needs, my good friend bought her wigs here , when she had a health scare, and they were so beautiful. I love this place, everyone there is so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, if you've never been there, you MUST go check this place out, it is a staple in the Portage Park neighborhood right on Milwaukee Ave for at least 45 years, that's how long I've been going there!! And now I live over an hour away, but it is worth taking the ride, there is No place as cool as this place is! Check it out for Halloween and for all your party needs! Fantasy Costumes is a Blast ! read more

The oldest and best costume store in the Midwest. Yeah I said it. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. If they don't have it, they'll find it. Every time. read more

I have gone to Fantasy Costume many times over the years, but this particular time was by far the best experience. I agreed to dress as Elsa for a child's birthday party and the day of the party (hours before!) my dress went missing. I called Fantasy costume and they, of course, had a beautiful Elsa dress that I could rent for the party! I was so relieved, I don't know what I would have done if they weren't there! read more

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Very cool place. They have everything you could possibly need for a great party. Glad I found this place.

I've been coming to Fantasy for nearly 20 years and everytime I go I find yet another surprise. I am a make up artsit (hence some of my photos) and I love the fact that if I need to have Latex masks or Latex to create my own, its all here. Its really nice to know that you can get it all in once stop, but NEVER think you will be in and out the month of Halloween, are you kidding me? The line during this time can stretch well over a block and you will just wait your turn or get turned away, that simple. The array of wigs and make up is beyind what most could comprehend, but the nice thing about Fantasy is that you can also rent outfits anytime of the year. In the mood to be Marie Antoinette? Come and get it, or maybe a priest, bring it. Its all here. Check them out, I am sure you will find exactly what you are looking for. read more

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Gone here a few times- they have a huge selection/ everything is priced as you would find at a party city but definitely more to choose from. All the employees are super helpful and were able to help me find wigs based on what I was looking for. read more

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Honestly, this place is overwhelmingly ready to serve clients looking to rent a great costume! They are well-known for being a Chicago legend in this regard. There is so much here that is available for purchase and for rent. Even if you're not in the market for a costume, it's a fun place to visit and get some ideas for the next costume event you attend! I was impressed that they had a few options for me in the way of a My Fair Lady dress. Way to go, Fantasy Costumes! read more

I have been renting or buying costumes from this store for about 15 years! They have the best choices, helpful employees that are always friendly. The best in Chicago!!! read more

Wow! I got lost in that huge store. The owner was there. Everyone was very polite and helped me with my needs. Lots and lots of costumes, magic tricks and hair pieces. It was GREAT! I found everything I needed.... and more! Thank you, read more

Can't beat the variety of their costumes for any type of themed event. Great service to.

hello, this is Jim with a priority, sewer and drain. I stopped in at fantasy costumes to take a look to see what they have for a selection. They have a great huge selection and very good customer service they walk me through and explain to me what came with what outfit and what would be the best thing to do if I wanted to change up a little bit they are very helpful and very knowledgeable about what they have. I'd recommend everybody to stop in and take a look at what selections they do have for their Halloween experiences even birthday parties things like that any celebration that a costume is needed. This is the place to be. read more

This place is great! Everyone is friendly and helpful. If you need something to complete your costume or if you have no idea of what you would like, it's all here. Wigs, make-up and every need to complete your costume. Fun place for roaming through the aisles, so much to look at. Thanks for making me feel so welcome! read more

This place is great! They have a huge selection for all your costume needs!! I love their wigs and went in to try on different options for cos play. The service from the lady who helped me was amazing. She was very patient and so nice! read more

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You can't miss Fantasy Costumes, as it takes up 1/2 a City Block in Portage Park, with it's gaily painted windows. This place has it all, it's just a chore to figure out where, and having some items behind counters, away from the perusal of shoppers, just makes it trying to build a costume. Two of my counter helpers were very helpful. The makeup counter girl was super nice and convinced this guy that a 7-step application process, isn't that bad! (We'll see about that). But did I really need someone to show me white gloves? Seriously, they aren't that expensive. All of their hats are also behind a counter, preventing a quick "try on". And who's going to walk out with a big hat under their jacket or on their head? Security guy: "Hey man, did you walk in with that fly Pimp Hat on? Okay, bro, it's cool." My third "helper" was anything but helpful. The girl behind the pre-packaged costume counter. She got a costume for one couple and then just watched them try it on, leaned against the glass counter, exclaiming "I hate this job..." while the rest of us waited for her to get over her ennui and help us out! Since she only let you peruse one item at a time...you can see how long this charade took for each customer! Right now the Red Eye paper has "20% off one item" coupons, so use it on your high ticket item. Yes, the store is crazy busy at peak evening hours. But they're open 24 Hours, so I recommend all you Night Creatures find some restaurant or bar in the beautiful up and coming neighborhood of Portage Park, tying one on, and going Costume shopping in the middle of the night! read more

"I wanna be a cowboy and you can be my cowgirl I wanna be a cowboy and you can be my cowgirl I wanna be a cowboy Looking like a hero, Six-gun at my side, Chewing my tobacco...." So you wanna be a cowboy, well then you've come to the right place. But what if you don't want to be a cowboy (chaps make your ass look fat) or your girl says ixnay on the owgirlcay, what do you do? Well partner, you saddle up and get over to Fantasy Costume and they can get you sorted out. I mean maybe you've always wanted to dress up as a gynecologist; erm weird, but no problem, they've got a costume for that - Dr. Ken U. Spreadhum to be exact. Or, for that person who doesn't JUST want to be Rick James, but a blonde Rick James - they've got it covered. Mascot-caliber costumes your thing? Well, they've got those too, including Elmo. I didn't even get to the props and accessories; lordy, lordy they've got them up the yin! Whether you need a Princess Leia, Raggedy Andy, mullet or afro wig they've got it covered. Just don't try one on without a wig cap, unless verbal bitchslaps are your thing. They've also got animal noses, fishnets, prop chainsaws, ears, clown shoes, and much, much more. We stumbled in here toward the end of our Portage Park neighborhood tour. We didn't have a mission, we were just there to browse, goof off and get some costume ideas. Maybe that's why we seemed to rub bouffant lady wrong way; when she wasn't asking if she could help us, she was reciting store rules. Bottom line: 3.5 stars; points off for service, let's just say it could be warmer. I haven't been to many Halloween stores, but this one is pretty top notch, selection-wise. Seriously, if you can't find what you need here, it's quite possible that it doesn't exist. TIP: If you want a cheap giggle check out the packaged wigs. They have funny names and pictures to avoid copyright infringement like: soccer wife wig (Victoria Beckham), 60's mod wig (Austin Powers), and promoter wig (Don King). TIP: The week before Halloween they're open 24 hours. read more

Shopping at Fantasy Costumes close to Halloween is like shopping at Best Buy on Christmas Eve. The employees, while still very knowledgeable, are so busy and rushed that the service level drops down. Still, knowledge of product matters, even at a costume store, and that's what separates Fantasy Costumes from other similar places (well, that and it's open 24 hours a day as Halloween approaches). These employees really know costumes - unlike some other stores which might as well be Walgreens as far as Halloween product knowledge goes. This specialized knowledge (broken down by section so, for example, the masks person knew what size mask would fit someone just by looking at their head), however, is also what drags the store down a bit. Instead of having all of the costumes accessories out in the open, there are various counters that you have to go to in order to pick out pieces of a costume (unless you want cheap plastic costume accessories which are still in aisles). With the Halloween rush, the counters resemble a hipster bar on night where PBR is on special with various people trying to jockey for position to ensure they were served. Even Kyle H., who I went costume shopping with, couldn't get the attention of the woman who was handling capes. And that guy can pretty much get the attention of any woman he tries to. This bits and pieces approach to costumes (though they do have pre-made costumes in abundance for those with less of a DIY streak) also ends up being a bit pricey as well. The average costume put together separately, according to the woman working the makeup counter, is between $60 and $120 this year. Though with this store's pricing system (pretty much every item being $9.99, $19.99, or $29.99) at least it's easy to know as you go along how much the final, full costume is going to be (and can subtract meals in November accordingly). With their inventory (apparently one million items if their business card is to be believed), nothing was picked through completely even on October 28. I can't guarantee this to be the experience for people who procrastinated even longer than me to get their costume this year. What I can guarantee is that if this full city block of costumes doesn't have it in stock, it's likely no other place will either. read more