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The best costume shops in Sydney

Fix up, look sharp with the best costume shops Sydney has to offer

Written by
Jordi Kretchmer
,
Alannah Le Cross
&
Maya Skidmore
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Sydney, spooky season is upon us, which means one thing: we all need an excellent costume, and we all need it now. Here, we have compiled a list of Sydney's best costume shops, meaning that whether you're in the market for a '20s inspired bedazzled frock, want to rock some '80s fluro vibes, or just simply scare the bejesus out of your mates with a gory mask – we have you covered. 

But if you're looking for regular fabulous daywear rather than something fearful, head to the best antique stores or best op shops in Sydney. 

The best costume shops in Sydney

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  • Chatswood

You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into the dress up box of your dreams when you enter the Wardrobe. The store’s bright pink interiors are home to over 30,000 individual pieces of costuming. This place isn't for cheap flimsy outfits. The rentals here are top notch and often personally jazzed up with special fixings. They hae a tailoring room on site, used to customise costumes and create one-off pieces for local theatre ensembles and school productions.

Fancy That! Costumes & Balloons
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  • Crows Nest

Downstairs in this treasure chest of a shop you'll find high-quality accessories like Italian Swarovski-encrusted masks and realistic looking flesh tattoos, plus movie release licenced costumes that you can try before you buy. There's yet more upstairs and they even have a tailor on-hand to make minor alterations so that the costume you choose is perfect. Costume hire is also available. 

 

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  • Surry Hills

Tucked away in a Surry Hills side street is the little costume treasure chest known as Snog the Frog. Are you after the perfect Freddy Mercury-style diamond jumpsuit? Or a spooky couples' costume that mashes up Clueless with Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar? Want to emulate an 18th century French duke? Snog's hire range has you covered. They've also got you covered if you just need a wild wig and some makeup, or a mask to accessorise your own creation. 

Party People Mega Store
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  • Drummoyne

This party shop has more balloons than we’ve ever seen in one spot before. They’ve also got copious sweets for candy bars, glow sticks galore and plenty of knick-knacks for themed parties. While the two-floor shop brings its A-game on the decorations front, the costume selection isn’t as comprehensive.

 

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  • Newtown

This bargain shop has a decent costume selection – but the price cut means a cut in quality. Here you’ll find your run-of-the-mill nun, dentist and army outfits alongside extensive wacky sunglasses, sequined hot pants and fake blood.

 

Get costumes delivered Australia-wide

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Spooky season is officially upon us, which means it’s time to dust off your broomstick, carve out a pumpkin and pull out your most terrifying ensemble. But what if your fangs have lost their bite, or your fake blood has all dried up? Never fear, because Costumes.com.au has everything you need to nail your outfit this Halloween. 

As Australia’s largest online costume retailer, Costumes.com.au is your one-stop shop for all things dress up. Full skeleton suits? Check. Chilling clown masks? You bet. Bolts to stick on the side of your head for a Frankenstein-inspired look? Absolutely. And the range isn’t just limited to adults – the website stocks plenty of cute-but-creepy outfits for the little monster in your life, too. 

 

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