Found this rare gem of a place..it had so many many many options of costumes to choose from with very affordable prices..the service was amazing, extremely helpful. We left with exactly what we were looking for..Definitely recommend. read more

The ladies who run the store are very welcoming and chatty to those who reciprocate a response. No worries if you rather browse in silence. I was able to find two birthday gifts for my friends, one of which loves the band Ghost. It's hard to find their merch out in the wild so I was pleasantly surprised they had a staff. Their items are a bit on the pricey side but it's all vintage and good quality stuff so I say it's worth it. I'm sad that they're closing their doors. I'm definitely taking my friends here so they can have a look for themselves. read more

Went to pok a Dots With my daughter , two hours drive from where We live. First time going there, we had bad experience. Some short lady would follow us every aisle we walked. Went there to buy an outfit for my daughter birthday event unfortunately we didn't buy anything because we didn't feel comfortable. read more

Gem! Been shopping here for over 20 years (at their previous location too). The shop is small but PACKED full of fabulous costumes & accessories! You can rent the larger more well made type of costumes or purchase masks, dresses, shoes, corsets, jewelry, coats.. etc.. they've got it all. Usually several customers there so be patient. While you wait for service check out all the cool items around you. read more

How have I never been here? This place rocks! From the outside, the size of the store looks deceiving, but once you're inside, you're literally in costume heaven! I even caught myself saying "Wow" out loud as soon as I entered the store. I thought by coming in at 2PM on a weekday in the middle of June that it was going to be dead. Nope! There were at least 4 people there looking for a costume in the middle of summer. Even though the owner seemed to be busy with all the costumers in the store, she was still able to provide me with 100% service! I came in looking for a rockstar-esque costume. It was very last minute, and I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to be. I decided on Slash, because it is a very easy costume. They had everything I need to make the costume happen. There was a variety of Slash wigs, top hats, and sunnies to make a good enough costume. Within 15 minutes, I was out the door and ready to rockstar it up! I can't wait for my next costume affair, so that I can have an excuse to come shopping here again! read more

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Super friendly service! Was excited that they were open so I could find a great dress for the Bridgerton event. Now I feel ready!

Local very densely packed costume shop opened year round. Very pleased they had the perfect hat for my derby event at the racetrack. They rent and sell costumes and have fitting rooms. It is a busy shop and social distancing can be a challenge evenings and weekends. Daytime is better. Super helpful staff. read more

This place is FANTASTIC!! Just find a reason to get dressed up and you will find what you need here. They rent and sell costumes and are super helpful. The owner and her daughter are awesome and very friendly. They can help you find the perfect outfit for your budget and you'll look great! I've come here for several masquerade balls (love the selection of masks!!), halloween parties, renaissance faires and I've never been disappointed. They also have a ton of accessories, make up, contacts, and little trinkets to finish off any outfit. Love it. There is plenty of parking in the back and some in the front. During the summer they close an hour earlier than their posted hours on Yelp, but I still had plenty of time to stop in and find what I needed for the LOJ. I definitely recommend them the next time you need to look absolutely fabulous for your next event! read more

Every single student in the Arcadia district comes here for their costumes. The ladies who own this place are so generous and helpful. They have almost every costume, accessory, gag gift available waiting for you to rent. Stop in and check it out! Better to rent for halloween than buy a cheap plastic sack from Target! read more

I've known about Pok-a-dots for years but never really stopped in. But when we made a last minute decision to head off to the Breeders cup, I was in desperate need of a gorgeous hat. I walked in and was greeted by a really nice lady named Carry. The store was packed to the rim with tons of great costumes for rent or purchase. She showed me a handful of hats and Fascinators and i was lucky to find something that was just perfect. The price for the fascinator was very affordable. Parking was easy to find down the back alley and I walked in through the back door. This place is a wonderful treasure. Don't keep driving, you never know what you find. Thanks again Carry! Such a pleasure to meet you... read more

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Wow, there are so many costumes here! Even thought it's pretty darn pricey, it's worth it because of the quality and selection available. The service is great, which is a HUGE plus! Props to these ladies! :) read more

If you need a costume or accessories, this is the place to go. The owner is very helpful.

Honestly, this is the ONLY place you need for ALL your costume wishes; Period. The sweethearts there know ALL the tricks and techniques to get the best costume you'll ever have. My better half and I wanted to dress as Mexican Bandits, but had no idea how to start. The girls guided us through the whole fun process of picking out everything we needed, down to the tiniest detail. And if you're looking for the least expensive costume possible,They have those too, and cheaper than @ those temporary Halloween shops that pop up every year. It's always an adventure when you walk into this place. You'll love it. read more

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Love this Costume store! They have everything and if hey don't they will get it for you. You can rent or buy costumes and wigs. The store is packed full of costumes. Family owned business. read more

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I was at this place with my wife she wanted to get the tragus piercing on her birthday. She when in and was out 15 minutes later with a big smile. She had no pain and she loved her piercing. She wants to go back to get more piercings I really recommend this place. read more

This place is so amazing . The owners are lovable . I would suggest this place for all your special occasion and vintage needs read more

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I spend the majority of my life in costume - model and attend tons of costumed events, as well as make a ton of my own costumes, so I appreciate having a good costume shop in the neighborhood. The good: This place has a huge selection, lots of handmade stuff sourced from sellers, a lot of rentable and high quality vintage pieces. A much better selection of things for the discerning costume-wearer than your average costume shop. They have your typical cheap Halloween crap too, but it's far from the only thing they carry. The bad: There is so much stuff in such a small space that its next to impossible to casually browse. They need a larger space that allows shoppers to be able to look through what they have in stock rather than needing to ask for help, which is hard to come by in this store. They have stupid hours (closed 2 days of the week, only open until 5:30) and CLOSE ALL THE GODDAMN TIME DURING THEIR POSTED HOURS. It is super unreliable to come here, and they often close for days at a time right before some of the biggest costumed events in Los Angeles. Hello, why do you close right before Labyrinth of Jareth? That is exactly when I need to be buying supplies. If their space was larger and they actually worked their posted hours, it would be 5 stars. read more

Cute little store... If you are ever in a bind and need to rent a quick costume for the Renn Faire... this is your place... they have a selection from court costumes to peasant costumes... Just remember that during the Faire season, the good costumes run out quickly... Very friendly service... read more

I LOVE this store. They have everything you need for your costume here. If you can imagine it, they can get it for you, even if it means letting you browse their catalogs so they can special order something for you. The ladies here are always very helpful and creative! Even though I usually have a pretty clear (and limited) idea of what I need to make my costume great, they help me incorporate unique and high-quality items to make my costume the best it can be. Not only are they the queens of Halloween, but they have rentable vintage clothing. I've rented 20's style hats here for themed parties, as well as old-fashioned shoes. These poor ladies have quite a small store for all of their merchandise, which means floor to ceiling products. But they have it mastered! Ask them what kind of fairy wings, elvis wigs, or platform shoes they have available, and they'll find their whole collection in seconds. They are amazing. Just don't wait til the last minute to get your Halloween costume here! They're a hot commodity, and since the store is so little, it gets crazy in there, and supplies in store are obviously more limited during late October. Prices vary according to quality, of course, and the better option will always be on the pricier side. However, I still own everything I have ever purchased there, and it is still in perfect condition! The products are definitely worth the price! Great service and quality merchandise. Plus, it's as visually stimulating as a funhouse just to walk through the store and browse. I love it. They have everything. read more

Possibly one of the best costume shops that is open all year long. The owner is super nice and knew everything about costumes and was very nice. They have stuff stacked to the roof which makes for a good time looking for the right look your going for. I will come here next time i decide to dress in costume. There is a nice amount of leather stuff like jackets and boots. they can also order out of the many catalogs if you cant find what your looking for in store. I was amazed at the selection of masquerade masks they have on hand. I really enjoyed browsing the awesome selection of costumes and accessories. read more

It's not always easy to summon your alter-ego, especially if your regular ego has gained a few pounds, and Cat Woman is no longer an option. Polk-a-dots to the rescue. They've helped me do everything from Richard Pryor to mission-era señorita (or let's face it, señora). If you want to win the costume contest, this is where you put on your A game. read more

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After renting from Pokadots last year, they have helped me build two Awesome costumes for this year's events. Arleen and Carey are very knowledgeable when it comes to designing a costume. read more

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I love this place! I wish I had more costume parties to go to just so I could have an excuse to come to this store. I originally came here because I needed a mask for a masquerade party, and party city was not cutting it. The selection was impressive, and after I finally chose my mask, the lady even helped tape some foam to the nose so that it would stay up on my face. I wanted feathers, which were kind of expensive ($3/feather, when the mask was only $15) but for the convenience of having it glued on right then and there, it was nice. Hope to frequent this place much more in the future! read more

Had to check this spot out as it was one of the only places that carried professional grade theatre makeup and glad I did!! This place has a lot to choose from when it comes to costumes and accessories! And if your into vintage or steampunk, the jewelry collection she has is amazing! And customer service was also an A+ Friendly staff read more

This place is fun. Looks like a small space from the outside but inside is everything you can imagine as far as costumes. They have everything from wigs, to full costumes, makeup, and more. Make sure to get there earlier in the month before everyone else grabs the good stuff! read more

Love this costume store!!! It's the best and my grandmother goes here to rent and buy costumes or props all the time!! Arlene and carie help my grandma and they are soo awesome!!! We appreciate you guys and making us look wonderful all year round. read more

We had an 80s themed murder mystery dinner we attended on Valentine's Day. We are so glad we rented our costumes from Polka Dots. We got many compliments from other people. But to top off the night, we won Best Dressed! How much more legit can you get than coming here to find anything you are looking for? Hands down, the best place to get your period themed costumes. Spend a little more and get quality, real stuff! read more

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Owned and operated by a feisty mother-and-daughter team. The ladies r awesome, fun, and helpful. Place has a lot of items, can definitely be overwhelming. Prices r not cheap, but much better choices and quality than one-time use costumes. Recommended for an unique experience. read more

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This is he best place to work with. I call them with the most obscure costume needs for theater programs and they can always make it happen. Everyone I have worked with is professional and always willing to go above and beyond to help me with my costumes. 3 CHEERS to Pok-A-Dots! read more

What a wonderful store and great help!!! My daughter and I were going on a field trip with her school to the renaissance faire and needed costumes. It was going to be close to 90 degrees so we wanted outfits with short sleeves and when we started looking at the costumes the woman told us we could mix the costumes to make the outfit we wanted and we found 2 great costumes and we got wonderful reviews from our friends, family and the people at the faire. Thank you Pok-A-Dot for helping us have a wonderful time at the faire!!!! We will be back when we need another costume!!! read more

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Don't expect to receive much help here, they reserve that for select customers! I came here to get a accessory for my Halloween costume. When I asked one of the attendants for help, she acted as if I was bothering her. Completely unhelpful, don't plan on returning! read more

Best spot in town. Owners are amazing and very helpful. They have everything, and if they don't have it in stock, they'll find it for you.

Closed early today after we made a trip up here just for them. If you at least have a Facebook page, post hours if they're different from normal operation. :( read more

First time here and we were overwhelmed when we stepped in. There are soooooooo many costumes and props! Feels like trying them all on! Lol. Bought props for our Halloween party tonight. Good service from the staff at the cashier. Minus 1-star for the price, kinda pricey but I'll still be back to check out the costumes next time. read more

I've been coming to Pok-a-Dots ever since I was a kid! From my first grade book reports to the masquerade event I hosted, the owner literally has everything. She's super helpful and funny, but don't fall for her tricks! She always tries to prank me with that perfume that smells like fart :( UGH hahaha. read more

There's just too much stuff here, it was a bit overwhelming to say the least. It's really easy to get lost, not literally, but just lost in a sense that there's so much stuff here that you don't want to leave after you've found what you needed. One of the standout qualities of this store is that they carry more than the standard run-of-the-mill Halloween costumes, it's a legitimate costume shop. Pok-A-Dots is essentially the one stop shop for all things I need for a costume. read more

Picked up a masquerade mask here during Halloween. Didn't really get a chance to walk the entire store (since it was super packed with people doing last minute shopping for costumes), however, will return if I ever need one. Things to note: 1) store is not just packed with people walking though tight small aisles, but also super packed (think to the brim) with all sorts of costumes. If you don't have a guide in that place, could get overwhelmed and lost, panicky and leave. 2) owner came up to me and told me that they don't allow big purses in the store and to check my purse up front with the employees. it was a good thing i was about to leave though. apparently, they're afraid of theft of their items which is why they enacted that policy. so if you must visit girls, smaller purses if you don't want a stranger watching over your purse. 3) parking is super confusing in the back as it's one big lot with signs pointing this way and that for all the different stores. parking for this store consists of 6-8 spaces directly located in the back with a sign indicating it's for Pok-A-Dots. Don't get confused and park elsewhere since you could get towed. Also, spaces are tight and you'll have to back out of the lot in order to leave. Overall, lots of variety and even though no one helped me or greeted me at the door, I will return. read more

This place has all the costumes and all the accessories you need to complete your look! This place is petite like a small boutique, but carries a variety of costumes. The prices are not cheap for the quality costumes they carry. Rentals are also an option for this place. Customer service is great as well. Parking is also in the back read more

These guys were so helpful needed a costume for my kid's school performance got exactly what I needed..Thanks

Grabbed Halloween costumes on the 31st. The people here love what they do. Enjoyed shopping with them. Good vibes there.