This branch of Dazzle used to be contained within the aforementioned Ink Spot but became so popular…read morethat it expanded into this huge fancy dress emporium. There is a costume for every occasion and here in Lanarkshire that's a pretty niche market, there aren't many reputable fancy dress shops and Dazzle certainly filled that void. At Halloween, this shop is literally stowed out and if you leave it till the last minute, chances are you will be waiting in queues for at least a couple of hours, if you're lucky. Fancy dress isn't a cheap business so expect to pay quite a bit for some impressive looking, but actually very cheaply made costumes. This is par for the course when buying any prepackaged fancy regalia. However, you really can get everything in here from sailors to witches, bumble bee's to Wonder Woman and everything in between. They also sell the bits and bobs to go with them like the ridiculously high stiletto boots and shoes, petticoats, hats, masks and face-paints. You could spend hours in here just browsing. My personal favourite costume is the Foreplay Seven Seas Seductress pirate costume which would turn a few heads. The downside? It's 99.00. Fantastic for your fancy dress needs and wants, but expect to pay a pretty penny.

I bought a costume for my daughters Halloween party at school from Dazzle in Hamilton. It was the…read moreworst quality outfit i have ever bought. it was cheap nylon material, so thin you could spit peas through it (as my mum would say). From the minute she put it on it started to fall apart, the 'decorative trim' pretty much fell off in my hand as i put it on her. I paid nearly 30 pounds for this outfit for a 5 year old child (i must have been out of my mind) and let me tell you, i have since gone to Sainsburys and bought the same dressing up outfit which was much nicer material and it was much better made, better still it cost me half the price!!! I did attempt to broach this subject with the manager of Dazzle, but she was extremely unhelpful and refused to replace the outfit (i didn't ask for a refund, all i wanted was a replacement or a repair, but i was refused either). I will NEVER use this store again, it is over priced (i also bought a Moshi Monster toy for my daughter, then later found it down the road in Argos for 5 pounds cheaper), the outfits are badly made and made of very cheap material, i could have sewn one myself and it would have held together better - i wish i had and the manager was very unhelpful and rude!! I would have written this review earlier, but my daughter has been unwell in hospital. I just hope no one has been ripped off by the over priced and bad quality outfits due to my delay in writing this.

If you are the Mother of the Bride, if you are taking a trip to Ladies Day at the Races, oh heck…read more.. even if you just like fancy hats. Ella Bulloch is for you! When I took a trip in last week I couldn't believe how many hats this relatively small shop contained. It reminds me of that childrens book "Old Hat New Hat" and I can imagine the same scenario too as there are just so many hats; too big, too small, too wide, too tall, too loose, too tight, too heavy, too light, too red, too dotty, too blue, too spotty... and so on. However, unlike the bear in the book, I'm sure you'd leave with a brand new hat rather than the old one you came in with. The staff at Ella Bulloch are really friendly and if you are looking for a hat this really is a one stop shop, with so much choice it would be hard to leave with just one! As I don't own any fancy hats I'm not really sure what to going rate for a hat is but the prices here seem very reasonable and they even had a bargain hat stand with discounted hats!

This is a fantastic shop with lots of choice. The staff are expert in getting something that will…read morejust suit you. This is my first stop when looking for hats or fascinators and I never go anywhere else as I always get something here. The prices are reasonable too; sure there are cheaper options in the big department stores but nothing as nice as what you will get here and no-one will have the same one either!

Amazing hat store. Super friendly owner. Walked away with several $100+ hats, but love them all!read more

I can safely say I don't think I've ever seen so many hats under one roof. Whether you're going to…read morea friend's wedding or to the Royal Enclosure at Ascot, you'll definitely find the headpiece of your dreams here. You also pay a hefty amount for the privilege. They're all hand made, and made to a very high standard, and the service is friendly yet efficient. This is all reflected in the price, and personally I'd rather pay a lot of money for that than for average quality famous quality designer brand stuff, mass produced and sold by the bucketload in department stores. Even if you're not planning to buy, if you find yourself wandering through the grassmarket you should definitely pop in and have a look.

1. "Last minute" up-charge of 25%, not advertised, if hiring within 4 days of your event, even if…read morethe clothing is off the rack and available immediately in the store. 2. Altering of sleeve length was a joke - temporary tack stitches that came undone immediately. This place is a racket with poor service.

I've been following Slanj on Facebook for a little while now, and once I saw the Clyde Built shirt,…read moreI knew I had to get it for my Glaswegian husband. I messaged Slanj through FB and they responded right away that they ship to the US, so I placed my order online. Super easy! The communication was absolutely top notch! After ordering, I was kept up to date as it was processed and provided a tracking number. This is the first time I've actually been able to track a package from the UK to the US successfully. Lo and behold, everything arrived today in perfect condition and I couldn't be happier!! If you're in need of a special gift from Scotland, definitely check them out!

If i could rate it higher i would, just an amazing shop. Id highly recommend it to everyone. No…read morematter how busy the shop is you always recieve a first class personal service almost ad if the staff have the wjole day just for you xxxc thank you again for your wonderful service xxxx

From the owner: Kids and adult fancy dress dress costumes. from 0-6 months to plus size adult. Wigs, hats, masks,…read moreaccessories, face-paints. We also stock wool Robin and Rico can can wool, haberdashery, ribbons, buttons, fabrics and dance wear. We have extended business hours over the month of October. Please see our website at www.fancydress-factory.co.uk Kids and adult fancy dress dress costumes. from 0-6 months to plus size adult. Wigs, hats, masks, accessories, Snazaroo face-paints. Licensed products include: Disney, Monster High, Spongebob, Batman, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Smurfs, WWE wrestlers, Marvel Avengers, Iron Man 3, Morphsuits and skinz, Shrek, Moshi Monsters. 20's, 50's, 60's 70's, 80's and 90's costumes and accessories. We also stock wool Robin double knit, aran and Rico can can wool, haberdashery, ribbons, buttons, fabrics, Dylon dyes and dance wear. Fabrics: lining, printed and plain poly cotton, sheeting, fur fabric, valboa fur, polar fleece, dress net, voile, satin, satin jersey.

In theory, this place should be my favourite shop ever. For some reason, though, there's something…read moreabout it that simply doesn't click. I love bags, I love hats, I'll find any excuse to buy a new scarf. And yet, this place is never the first, or even third, place I'll go to look for such items. I think it goes back to when I was younger and couldn't afford to shop here, but there must be something more. No matter how hard I try, though, I can't seem to put my finger on it. Don't get me wrong, they have lots of lovely items from which to choose. Their bags are great and often a little bit different or unusual - nothing like the same old Primark totes that everyone in Glasgow is dragging around. Accessorize is probably a great place to impulse buy all sorts of rings and gloves and purses; but I haven't really given it that chance. I think my problem is that I go here when I have money, not to browse. Whatever my issue is, Accessorize remains a great high street shop with a huge selection of all manner of accessories. If nothing else, it's great for window shopping.

It was my friend's wedding this summer and she asked that our outfits 'please include headwear'…read more Hmph. I love my friend, but didn't really fancy leaving the house wearing a bird on my head, or forking out my hard-earned cash for the privilege. Luckily I stumbled upon Accessorize on Buchannan Street and their ample selection of fascinators (that's the bird-like things) which started at very reasonable prices. The shop itself it is a good one too- it's much bigger than your average Accecorize store with bigger selections of jewellery, hair things, bags, some shoes, and now that winter's on its way- hats, gloves and scarves!

Disappointment. I was excited for this store…read more This store has interesting clothing to offer - some vintage some new. The prices were pretty steep. Many clothes were damaged, and the tag did not mention the damaged item. I understand that items are vintage, but it should be disclosed of the condition of the clothing. The v store was very hot and packed with people. I was unable to look at everything because shoppers kept bumping into me or cutting me off unfortunately. The clothes were not very organized either. It was hard to look through them. If they did crowd control and limit the shoppers inside, I may have had a better experience. This has been the most disappointing shop during my Scotland holiday so far.

One of my favorite vintage shops in the world! I look forward to coming here every time I am in…read moreEdinburgh. I have found some really unique pieces for great prices.

Regardless of age, culture, or sexuality, I find something very wrong about males who are heavily…read moreinto fashion. Apart from ever showing the slightest hint of emotion, keeping track of what's hot on the catwalk is possibly the least appropriate behaviour possible for anyone with a set of clackers. Topman is designed to cater to this breed, and if you dress anything like the dummies in the window, you're trying too hard. They do however do nice and very inexpensive suits, will usually have a few less "out there" t-shirts that catch the eye, and my favourite jacket ever was a purchase from here a couple of years back. That would have been enough for four or on a good day, five stars from myself, but on a recent visit I found out, to my utter disbelief, that the only jeans they now sell are those skinny ones that make it look like you're wearing tights. Seriously.

This Topman is just inside Buchanan Galleries, an approximate 5 second walk away from the one…read moreacross the road next to HMV. It's good for accessories like swanky hats and sunglasses, but it's a pretty expensive store that attracts a level of poser I am not comfortable with. You know, the ones who think The Mighty Boosh is the pinnacle of surrealism and like skinny fitting jeans and wear scarves indoor when it's already boiling. That being said, some of their clothes are awesome with really nice jackets but it's a pricy affair to end up looking the same as someone you will inevitably hate before you even speak to them.

I get really sentimental when I walk past Route One because it reminds me of being about 15 and…read morereally fancying skater boys with curly hair and beany hats and trainers that look like cartoons. We would sit in the middle of route one on the shoe trying-on bit (could someone let me know what the real name for this is, please?) and watch out "boyfriends" try on Vans jumpers and stare longingly at wheels for skateboards. I have no use for it now as I don't try and pick up teenagers that often, but it still makes me happy that it's there.

I used to think Route One was the coolest, most interesting shop in the world. I no longer think…read morethis, but I do still receive their quarterly catalogue through the door from those 14/15 year old days. It's mostly skating apparel, including jeans of all fits, baggy t-shirts, beanies and, of course, hoodies. Hardly any of the styles or brands are my thing at all anymore, but a lot of people of all ages are into it and Route One is a great place to visit to find stuff like this. They also sell all you need to set up a decent skateboard, including good bearings and trucks as well as tool kits to make life easier setting them up. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about this sort stuff so if it's your thing then it's the place to come.