I've gotta give a shout out to Party City and their great customer service skills. We're so quick…read morewith the bad reviews and critiques of service that sometimes we need to take the time to recognize the good stuff. Went in there with something to return that I bought for a wedding almost a year ago, not expecting much but thinking maybe they'd want them back. Brand new, tags still on but of course no receipt! The gal laughed when she asked if I bought them in September and I said yeah, maybe, of 2013!! She said return policy is 30 days but I'll give you in store credit since we don't have any in stock and we need them... I was shocked! When she said the 30 day thing I knew I'd be puttin' 'em up on ebay but then she graciously returned them. Now why can't more employees look out for their customers like that?? We then proceeded to shop in the well organized, clean store. Items were stocked and available with employees on the floor to help if you needed it. Prices are great (we had just come from the Spirit Store) with really cool clearance stuff mixed right in! We're a small town with not many other places to go for this kind of stuff so it's nice that they take the time to train staff in customer service to keep customers happy, not just coming back.

I must say "Party City" doesn't sound by the name like a place I'd enjoy going to to spend my…read moremoney. But I was at Best Buy to pick up something and thought, what the heck, I should take a quick look at this place. Well, I wasn't quick at all. What a fun place! All sorts of flashy geegaws and kitsch and stuff that might be incorporated into adult art projects; board games, and kid projects up the wazoo. Not just a party supply place at all, though it's that too. And it's huge. Even some stuff I previously had to mail-order because it was lacking at Joann's or Michael's, here it was much cheaper at Party City. Really worth a visit to be acquainted with their range, to bare in mind for all future reference.

I like to try to stop in here bi-monthly to check the sale rack($3 make you holler). they have…read moregreat clothes and sometimes you can make a great find at a reasonable price(i.e. my new kids on the block bubble gum pink swap meet sweater and the two neon fanny pack zipper pouch hats). I believe they only have two workers....the owner lady and another girl...both of which are extremely helpful and awesome people. if you don't want to buy, you can rent the costumes and clothes...it's actually where i got my halloween costume last year...i was a drag queen dolly parton impersonator....oh yah....it was a good halloween. i came up with the idea for it last minute and the cashier girl helped me piece it together. all in all it's a great little boutique...the people are friendly...so if you're in the market trying to find a costume or you just have a more interesting sense of style and need some new garb....check out "ish" for realsies

Your experience with Ish greatly varies depending on who is working that day. During my first visit…read morea couple years ago, I was completely snubbed and ignored. But then, I returned recently while visiting family, and had a wonderful experience. The tenant greeted us warmly, and explained which pieces were for sale and which were only for rental. She gave us some recommendations for other shops in the area as well. She was just so sweet! I tried on a selection of items, and settled on a vintage red mod dress. It was fairly priced, at about $50, and the dress was in good condition. I packed it in my suitcase, and flew home to the east coast... when I put it on for work for the first time, I felt something stabbing into my hip! I took the dress off, flipping it inside out. I pulled open the side seam allowance, and there was a huge, rusty metal clothes pin in the seam. It stabbed me! I love the dress, but I was disappointed that the shop didn't spot the pin at intake. It could have been dangerous! Overall I have positive feelings about the shop, but if you purchase second hand from here, please be sure to look over your clothing before wearing it. I'd hate for someone else to be stabbed!

Friendly service, amazing selection of party supplies, makeup, and everything else! I really…read moreenjoyed my visit!

Super cool place ! Needed a costume for a boat fire party!!…read moreGot an awesome fire cloak!!

The two ladies working were so super helpful. This is a place where you can buy or rent. Renting is…read moremore economical but you can do both options. So many options and so legit.

Excellent costume inventory for purchase or rent. You can shop online and pick up in the store, but…read moreyou'll likely continue perusing in the store. Helpful service. Convenient location in Redmond if you live east of Lake Washington.

We had a great experience here. We stopped in not really knowing what to expect but really wanting…read moreto go all-out for the House of Spirits soiree on Halloween. The owner (?) asked what we were looking for and then helped us assemble costumes literally head to toe for around $100 each which felt like a solid value. My costume included a gown, gloves, hat, shoes, jewelry (necklace, earrings, bracelet) and for my spouse his 3+ piece suit, shirt, krawatt, tie tack, hat, cuff links, shoes, shoe covers, walking stick, and so many other little details. I know it's tempting to just buy some thing on amazon these days but we loved supporting a local business and got SO many compliments all night. We also loved that we didn't have to buy anything to add to our closet /never get worn again or chase down all the bits and bobbles to really make our costumes special. Wonderful experience and we look forward to returning in the future.

Go-to for costume rentals any time we have an event to dress up! Ren faires, Halloween parties,…read moremedieval dinners- they have tons of options! Service is always amazing and they'll help in any way they can, and the price point is amazing for what you're able to rent.

Go here for all your costume needs. Huge selection and Denise will tailor it to fit you. She has…read moreeverything for anyone and they are not the cheap costumes you get at Party City. These are real fabrics, real period pieces. You feel completely in character. I've used her for two events and both times the costumes were out of the park. One was for an SNL Halloween party where she had everything I needed to get into the character of Father Guido Sarducci. Then a Renaissance costume to mimic a country peasant woman. I have learned that it's best to call two weeks out as it can take more than one fitting to get your costume right. She is a one woman small business owner wearing many hats, so you need to plan ahead to give her time to help with your costume.

We are so happy with our costumes! My wife and I Just played Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Sensory…read moreTool House in Lacey. Working with Denise, owner of Creative Costumes, was fun and we learned a lot. She is an expert in costumes and formal wear. And she completely understood and appreciated the special needs of the children and families at our event. Her inventory is enormous, high quality, and fairly priced. Thank you Denise. Oh, texting is a good way to reach her.

Archie McPhee's had been my go-to for gag gifts and miscellaneous watchamacallits for nearly 20…read moreyears. The store has the oddest assortment of stuff of any store I've ever been to. Best to come in with a "theme"--ours was pirate and boat stuff this time--and the staff will gladly point you in the right direction. (Great staff, BTW.) Yup, we found an assortment of things we could use. Or you can just buy their grab bag (more of a grab box) where they pick out a bunch of knick-knack gag gifts for you. I did that about 6 months ago, and the friend I gave it to is still having fun with it. Oh, if you want anything rubber chicken-related, this is your store, hands (wings?) down.

Move over Smithsonian. Archie McPhee is the home to the Rubber Chicken Museum. A free exhibit in…read morethe back of the store with 2D art and a jersey giant size collection of rubber chickens. Plus- Get your photo with the World's Largest Rubber Chicken.! Archie McPhee is also the best gift shop on the planet. Possibly the universe. I've ordered from their catalog for (20+) years. Living closer now, I come here whenever I'm in town. Creative and odd gifts for everyone in your life! Caesar salad flavored candy canes, Madonna styled 80s bracelets, 2 headed dolls, and more! It's always a treat to see what new treasures Archie McPhee has in stock.

What a great shop! Costumes for almost any era and if Mishka doesn't have it, she can make it for…read moreyou!

This was such a fun place to visit! Mishka was very kind and patient with me, considering I had…read moresuch specific demands (crimson cravat, black coat, 1888 Victorian gentleman, London). She took my measurements, explained sizing, patterns, fabrics, looked through a book of men's fashions with me, and allowed me to try on multiple ensembles--all this for one guy, looking to rent one suit at an undetermined date in the future. Her shop is amazing, filled floor to ceiling with every kind of period costume and accessory. In the little corner of this labyrinthine place that was my fitting room, there were fur trapper's garbs, a papoose on the wall, canes, hats, crowns, a sword, and a robust selection of gentlemen's attire that gave me many options for addressing the necessesaries of my attire and equippage. I am very grateful for the chance to come here to transform into someone from another time and place. Thank you.

Nice looking store. Very helpful team…read more I hope Joanne survives their recent financial troubles. Silverdale needs this store.

Despite being under staffed I've always been met with a smile. The staff are extremely helpful when…read moreI have a question and the management go out of their way to help. The store gets busy and cluttered but I always keep in mind that they can only do what they are capable of. I've watched other customers be more disrespectful than any team member. I'm sorry to hear they are closing.

I've come here a few times now and always got what I needed…read more I think Party City does have more variety in terms of themed party balloons and tableware type stuff. However, this place has just enough and I found what I needed. Also I think their prices are pretty good and their balloons last for days. The other standout is they do have a huge variety of costumes so I would definitely come here to look for one. Overall, I'm happy there's a store like this so close to me!

I enjoyed my visit much more this time! Both employees greeted me when I entered the store and they…read morewere quick to get somebody to check me out. The checker was a really nice person and seemed happy to be at their job! They had exactly what I wanted, which was some lime green hairspray, but it was $9.29! It's the professional stuff so I understand the price and was willing to pay it. They also have cheaper options for colored hairspray. I think a lot of people don't consider this place when it's not "holiday" or Halloween time but they have so many fun products. Rhinestone and disco mirrored cowboy hats caught my eye at the checkout! Probably about six different varieties of those. Also, they have a really cool case of fashion accessories like rhinestone pins and cute purses that I took a picture of.