The little shop up a back alley in lower Surry Hills is a quaint hope to those random dress up…read morecostume party needs. If you're in the area, and want to waste some time and take some funny photo's, hop in there and try on heaps of things! Sure to make a day of it! I went to get a Mexican costume, and although I didn't buy/rent it, as it was a bit out of my price range, I was very impressed by the customer service. The ladies there were incredibly helpful when it came to picking something for a party, and weren't pushy at all when it came to the sale. The level of costume even included some rustic leather boots, which were amazing on their own, but unfortunately I couldn't commit myself to spent up to $80 for 1 night's rental. They seem to be very strict on the return conditions, and condition of the clothes, so have a chat, and don't rush the paperwork if you're unsure. It is about $15 per extra day you hire, so check when they're open, and ask if they have a pick up service in your area.

No, I don't know what snog the frog means…read more If I had to guess I'd say it references kissing the toad that turns into a prince. Because who doesn't want a prince? I mean, you'd be pretty disappointed if you got Prince Harry, because so many reasons. Or it could reference the fad of toad-licking, which was popular for a short period of time in an episode of Family Guy that starred way too much Meg. The effect of stepping into this emporium of wonder and delight is like a good toad lick such is the myriad and dizzying array of costumes the likes of which you can scarcely imagine exist. Gorilla suits with caged Kermit the frogs inside, latex Indiana Jones masks, Kronos from The Simpsons. They're super helpful and have just a metric @$$-ton of fun stuff, go and try. I got stuck in a sea monster costume here and had to be cut out of it. True story. But that led me to King Neptune, which I rocked at Yelp's 10th Birthday Maritime Mixer. I looked a little girly without the beard though.

I am here to tell everyone that Fancy That is the one to look out for reliable "costume hire"…read more Their products make sure you get what you need for the occasion. There is nowhere else to go to when I want to recommend the best party supply store definitely.

Great selection of goods. Staff friendly and humorous. They even had a reasonably priced courier…read moreservice to deliver the costume to me.

I hate, loathe and detest costume parties. I never know what to wear and I can't stand the…read morepressure! And what about all those people who rock up without even bothering? Costume parties seem like more trouble than they're worth. But what if I just threw some money at the problem? I should just accept I'm never going to be the MacGyver type who can whip up a suit of armour out of some matchsticks and a pair of pliers. And I think I've well and truly outgrown the sheet = ghost getup. No, next fancy dress do, I'm just going to go to All Costumes Great and Small and let them sort me out. For one thing I'll never be stuck for choice. These guys have everything from Abba to Zorro, as well as a great range of accessories that you buy to snazz up a home made contraption. Plus you can order online and save any potential embarrassment at your secret desire to dress up as Legolas or Sailor Moon. It's really enough to make a girl reconsider her costume party phobia.

All Things Great and Small is the perfect shop for those who require a last minute addition to…read moretheir Halloween outfit or dress-up outfit. They have plenty of affordable accessories and are well stocked. There is ample parking at the back of the shop, making the store easily accessible. The train station is only a short walk away. The staff are really friendly and are happy to suggest items to go with an outfit and point out popular items. They have a good range of outfits and costume jewellery, however, The Wardrobe at Chatswood is simply amazing. The business also has an online store on their website named "Costume Direct" which is a major plus for those who live too far away or don't have the time to pick up an outfit. Most items will arrive the next day which is another added bonus! All goods are reasonably priced and you can check out their products on their website with a list of costumes and accessories available. I bought a flight attendant badge to go with my outfit- I'm glad I did because it completed the look!

The ladies at The Wardrobe are brilliant. They have the ideas, they have an energetic attitude to…read morefind something you'll find inspiring. I went there to find a costume for Halloween. I haven't been to many dress up parties and at first was bit daunted by the rows and rows of costumes hanging up. Rather than asking for help straight away I wondered up and down the isles. I spotted some black fairy wings, then a giant long tutu. I tried them on and liked my makeshift costume. I did ask for help in the end from the inspiration queens to make it a more complete outfit. They pointed showed me the vial (as potion holding) necklace, the lace cloves and the black pixie style hat. Nice - a co-created outfit. But if you can't be bothered thinking about it then it needn't be an hours and hours dress up affair. They have rows and rows of ready to wear outfits in all shapes and sizes. Snow white, furry bear, Victorian ball, vampire, Alice In Wonderland, American Indian, Arabian, Hook, drag, geisha, 40's style, mermaid, gangster, Moulin Rouge. They have loads of bits and bobs to make your outfit complete - some of which are for sale. Fake eyelashes, black angel wings, masks, scarfs, feather bowers, shoes. It was fun just trawling though place. Take mates - you'll be in histerics.

The Wardrobe is located towards the back of Chatswood and attracts customers from all over the…read moreNorth Shore. The large space houses hundreds of costumes and accessories from historical periods to modern day fairytales. Everything is dry cleaned after use and can be found in order. They have an inspiration board showcasing satisfied customers wearing their costumes. Costumes can be booked well in advance, but a deposit must be made in order for the costume to be held. While their costumes are in abundance, one drawback is the smell. The place smells very moldy. Perhaps this is difficult to avoid given the thousands of costumes tightly bunched together. When browsing and riffling through costumes, it can be a little difficult to pull out costumes. They are on metal coat hangers which makes them a little difficult to get out. On the upside, the store has a look book which customers can flick through if they are time poor. The costumes are very reasonably priced. While not all costumes are of the highest quality, there's plenty to do and see at The Wardrobe. Hopefully they will soon invest in a changing room. Currently you have to change in front of customers which is very off-putting. Otherwise, The Wardrobe is the best costume shop I have ever rented from!

They had a nice selection of papers but outlandish prices. I picked up similar quality at Dymocks…read morefor about 1/2 the price. The staff didn't even acknowledge our presence. There was a sign in the window announcing store closure in Feb. 2018, so check before you go.

I love stationery. Leather bound notebooks, journals of all shapes and sizes, felt tip pens,…read morepaperclips, cards, - you name it I love it and want it. It's been a fetish of mine since I was a kid and it's never gone away. If it's my addiction, then Paper2 is my dealer - this place is amazing. I can spend hours in this store and it's really not big enough for that but the range of cards and gifts on offer here is superb. There's an excellent collection of vintage style posters and cards which I can't get enough of at the moment. Stop in here for journals, notebooks, craft supplies, wrapping paper, globes... I could go on and on. The staff are lovely and helpful, which is no surprise I'd be super happy if I worked here too.