SO. Fancy dress parties. I figure you either love 'em or you hate 'em…read more As I get older I am less and less inclined to get excited about DIYing a fabulous fancy dress costume, which is where Berwick Costume HIre comes in super handy for me. They have a massive. massive! selection of costumes, with every TV personality, Disney character and fairy princess you can imagine. They also stock heaps of wigs and accessories to complete your costume or complement your DIY efforts. Definitely worth a visit, but make sure you don't leave it to the day of the event to secure your costume- they tend to book up a week or so in advance.

From the owner: Reasonable hire prices - Very large range - Specialising in kids costumesread more

The term "fashion emporium" conjures up fantasical visions of marketplaces and couture- I would…read moreLOVE the sleepy little town of Berwick to have its very own "fashion emporium" but in reality, Emma Marie's is more like a cute boutique. Fabulous, yes, but boutique nonetheless. Anyway although the prices are a touch higher here than need be, I like to support this business because the owner is young and I like to support young women in business- the retail market is hard enough, especially in a small town. Emma-Marie stocks a range of on-trend pieces ranging from casual wear to cute cocktail dresses and if you are looking for something classy, and can't be bothered going further afield to Chadstone or the city, this place is a good option.

This store really reminds me of Goodwill. Everything is organized and the store feels neat and…read moreclean. The staff is very helpful and welcoming and there is a great selection of clothes here. I bought three office pants and 2 pairs of shoes and it only cost me a little over $20. Many of the clothes only cost $5 each and some were $3. Winning! Aside from clothes, they sell furniture and household goods. I even saw a printer for sale. This will definitely be my go-to for thrift stores in the future. :)