This store has everything from masks to make up to frivolous costumes to smoke generators and…read moreeverything related to Halloween!

From the owner: Don't get caught dead in last year's Halloween costume. Visit any of our costume stores in Boston,…read moreMA and you'll find an assortment of themes.

I arrived in Boston needing some last-minute items for an event, and I got lucky because this place…read morecame in clutch! Parking: Mostly street parking in the area. Feels: I'm not too familiar with Boston, but I was told this is one of the original areas of the city. There are lots of businesses and apartments nearby, so the neighborhood feels lively. The shop itself is pretty vibrant and spans two floors. They carry a wide range of apparel--from vintage pieces to newer items and even costumes. Customer Service: Awesome. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall: 5 stars. They had exactly what I needed, right when I needed it. If you're looking to refresh your wardrobe on a budget or find some unique costume pieces, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Tip: Check out their "by the pound" section--you can score some really great deals there.

Yo....Garment District in Cambridge, MA completely flipped the script on me. Why was I expecting…read morethe whole 2 floors to look like a damn thrift dungeon with clothes on the floor??? Instead, Garment D. Is Organized, spotless and straight-up vibey. Two full floors to roam. Hot-pink walls, black-and-white checkerboard floors like stepping into an 80s music video. It's quirky, loud and proudly vintage. Everything's sorted with precision: pants with pants, denim with denim, tops with tops. These folks don't play around. And yeah, the majority of the clothing here is all use. But like I always do- I buy my stuff, take it home (or the cleaners), wash it and it snaps back looking like new. By the way- they do carry some new items- as in not used as well. My daughter and I bought some vintage denims, sweaters and a few other things. Zero mess. Zero stress. 100% unexpected.

Jeanie is amazing. She set me up for the best possible wardrobe for our project! She went the…read moreextra mile to ensure we had what we needed to pull all of the characters off. Highly recommend using the costume company for any of your costume needs.

I am a big fan of The Costume Company and have used them for years. They are my go to when I want a…read morebeautiful costume that won't be something everyone else is wearing. I just noticed the bad review from 2017 and I wanted to write to say that I've always been treated with the utmost respect by the owner and her staff. I'm sorry for how that customer felt but I can assure you that experience is not the norm. I have always seen the staff be super nice. Love their selection & quality of costumes. Definitely plan to use them in the future.

All craft roads lead to Playtime--an unassuming yet remarkable arts and crafts supply store in…read moreArlington Center. As a gifter, I don't fully understand how I didn't know about this place before, but I'm so glad I do now. I went for a family project recently when closer craft shops didn't have what we needed. There's an abundance of arts and crafts supplies here, housed in two interconnected basement rooms, along with an impressive paper and picture frame selection (among other items) on the first floor. The atmosphere is one of a kind--more like an arts-and-crafts boutique curated by the owner, with items you won't easily find together elsewhere. Because of the sheer breadth, some categories (like fabrics, for example) have a smaller variety, which is just an observation, not a critique. Ribbons are unrivaled. If you don't have time to wander, ask--the best part of our experience was the owner, Carol, and the staff (thank you, Lilly). They are wonderfully kind, patient, and creative, offering thoughtful, gentle advice for your projects and genuinely care about their customers. Tip: There's a parking lot in the back or bus 87 drops you off right in front, literally. Highly recommended local business.

How in the WORLD have I lived in Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge for decades and not known about…read morethis place. A friend recommended coming here w/ my mom to look for yarn for her knitting projects and my friend prefaced that this place was the BEST for any type of arts, crafts, decor, etc. Well, WOW!! And funny enough, my mom used to go to this store when she was a little girl in the late 50s-60s to get Nancy Drew books. She said it was EXACTLY how she remembered as a kid. I was awe struck by everything this store had. I will definitely be making this place a regular stop for gifts for people and for fun. Forget going to places like Michaels. Come to this local, family-owned business which I guarantee will have whatever you are looking for. It's an incredible place.

This place has so many Costumes and Wigs and all your party needs and Accessories A mustread more

I had a 4 year-old's Halloween themed birthday party to go to and not much time left to put…read moretogether a costume. Boston Costume saved the day. They had a huge selection, plus an even bigger second floor with every day wear and an amazing collection of sunglasses. I can't imagine there's a costume you can't build at Boston Costume.

This place has a lot of costumes and accessories. I saw lots of gloves, hats, wigs, etc. I think…read moresome of the stuff looked kind of cheap/gaudy though so keep that in mind if you want to look really good. Otherwise this stuff seems fine for a gag party or something.

We came here to look for a costume for my son's 7th birthday. This was such a great discovery, and…read moreSavannah and Tracey were so nice and accommodating. We spent some time hanging out here and the selection was great very vast. The cost of the items weren't bad, even cheaper than Amazon actually. We will definitely be back :)

Excellent customer service! I had to go get my 7y old daughter a costume, last minute and she…read morecompletely freaked out when she saw the masks right when you enter. So she ran back to the car and the very sweet women who work there let me bring the costumes outside for her to look at, since we didn't have time to try another day. The witches costume we ended up with is gorgeous!

The gentleman who helped me was so informative, kind, and helpful. He helped me look through the…read morebig selection and find the perfect wig for an anime convention. I found that they were pretty realistic with wig pricing and even offer a 30% discount on most human hair wigs! So glad I stopped by here during my visit!

Some of the best service. Absolutely gorgeous wigs. The selection has shrunk a little but still…read more The guy who works here is the best and mad helpful and kind. I used to buy my wigs online from a good spot but after a few bad buys I found this in person gem. Very reasonable and they have something for every budget. You have 50? A few hundred? A few thousand? They have hair for you. Idk what the complaints really want. It's a no nonsense single man run show. He's attentive when you're shopping around but not in a "are you stealing" bad way. He's there in a "please don't hesitate to ask me to get you a wig" nice way.

this place has EVERYTHING! When i search halloween costumes…read moreon google on October 30th and saw this place, I was like "No way! they definitely won't have what i need" but sure enough when we walked in and were directed back to the halloween section and basement, we were extremely happy with the selection!!!!! THANK YOU underground express, boston's hidden gem, for saving halloween!!

Cute little gift shop for tourists. Just be careful because the homeless often hang out front and I…read morewas concerned for my safety. Nothing the business owner can do though. Funnily enough on top of Boston merch they also have New York stuff too! At least there's no Yankees hats haha