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.

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

It'zaparty has been my go to place for balloons for the past few years. I usually get one or two…read moreclusters of balloons to put on either side of doorways for special events. The last few times I've gotten the balloons, they've lasted less than 10 hours. It was a little disappointing, but I thought this is probably standard. A week ago I needed two clusters of balloons again. So I went to my favorite balloon store. I happened to mention to the young ladies behind the counter about noticing how short of a time the balloons last. One of the young ladies asked, "you don't get the spray inside of the balloons?" I was intrigued so I asked, "what spray?" She explained that there is a pump spray that they put in the balloons before inflating them that will help the balloons to last 24 hours instead of 8 to 10 hours as I had experienced. it was a few cents more per balloon. But I thought, "what the heck? Why not?" I purchased my balloon clusters on a Friday at four in the afternoon. It is now the following Thursday at four in the afternoon. A full seven days. The balloons are still inflated, still bright and colorful, and still impressive. A little bit of the shine has gone. But that's not a big deal. I'm so happy they told me about the spray. It has made a huge difference. From now on, I will always get the spray to make sure the balloons last this long and possibly longer! Do yourself a favor when buying balloons at It'zaparty and spend the extra few cents for the spray. Thank you It'zaparty!

This location was so clean and well organized! I went on a busy morning the Saturday before…read moreHalloween and the manager was awesome, super helpful, and they had plenty of stock in all of the costumes and accessories. This is a great one stop shop for costumes and decorations for sure

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

No one ever picks up the phone. No return calls. I think they still think they are in a pandemic…read moremindset.

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.

For such a small store, this place is PACKED with amazing pieces. I visited here for the first time…read morethe other day, after foolishly not bringing a jacket with me on a day trip in the area (thinking I'd be warm enough). I was getting lunch at a nearby spot and Googled some clothing places in the immediate area and Great Eastern Trading was first first to come up. It had good online reviews so I walked right over and I'm so glad I did! The customer service I experienced was absolutely phenomenal and I ended up leaving with a jacket that I am in love with. Next time I am in the area I will 100% be returning!

This store is a MUST if you're in the Central Square area. They have a great selection of leather…read morejackets, suit sets from the 60s/70s, accessories, etc. I went at around 12pm on a Wednesday and I was the only person in the store. The woman working there (so sorry I forgot her name) was knowledgeable and extremely friendly and I had a lovely time chatting with her. The prices were decent, with some affordable items and some more pricy pieces but nothing ridiculous like you'd see at other consignment shops in Boston. I'll definitely be back

Old guy here. Expected to waste an hour or two while my teenage daughters thrifted around this…read moremassive place. No way! Scored a new tweed driving cap, new silk braces, and a gorgeous, like-new top-of-the-line Brooks Brothers tie (an amazing emerald green with itty-bitty paisley thingies) all for about $50. The tie has become one of my favorites (and I am persnickety about clothing --- for my work quite formal attire is required). And the staff, all half or one-third my age, were totally cool and treated me like any other customer. Didn't make me feel at all dinosaurish. Loved that. So go, go, go to TGD. Even without teenage daughters.

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.

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.

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.