Whether you've just been hit with a dress-up party invite, are locking in your Oktoberfest getup or trying to sort out something last minute for Halloween, we've hunted down the best places to buy a costume in Perth/Boorloo.
At Urban List, we've got a whole separate level of respect reserved for the folks who go all out on costumes. So if you need some help lining up an extra special fit, check out the best costume shops in Perth and online.
Hurly Burly
Perth CBD
Located in the heart of Perth CBD on Barrack Street, Hurly Burly stocks thousands of costumes, corsets, onesies and dress up accessories (yes, you do need the coloured wig) that'll take you straight to the top of the best dressed list. Be warned, this one often has lines around the block right before Halloween so don't leave it til the last minute.
Doyles Fancy Costumes
Wangara
"Clothes make a statement, costumes tell a story." That's the motto at Doyles. With over 300 square metres worth of fancy dress to choose from, you're sure to find something here that'll tell whatever story you're crafting. Open six days a week and late night Thursday, their friendly team can help you choose from over 1000 costumes for sale and thousands more for hire.
Walk The Plank Costume Hire
East Victoria Park
Costume fanatic Jac owns and runs Walk The Plank with her daughter Victoria. Friendly and helpful service is the reason customers have walked the plank for 20 years. One of their favourite events on the social calendar is fast approaching—Halloween. Each year the shop is transformed into a spooky spectacular.
Party Town
Claremont
Not only do they offer heaps of cool outfits, but Party Town also provides event planning to help you nail everything from your decorations, balloons, tableware and lolly bags. The costumes aren't for hire, but there are plenty to purchase and prices are surprisingly reasonable.
Costumes In The Valley
Midvale
Costumes in the Valley offers a fantastic range of masquerade & Halloween masks if that sort of thing tickles your fancy. You can find colourful and vibrant face paints, wigs, corsets, hosiery and hundreds of other party accessories in store.
Party Source
Canning Vale
You can very easily lose track of time at this massive costume warehouse in Canning Vale. No matter the theme, you'll find endless options that you just have to try on. They also offer free delivery in Perth metro areas for orders over $100 if you'd prefer to avoid getting sidetracked by all the fun things in store.
Amazon
Online
By the time you get your costume, makeup and drinks, that dress up party is looking pretty damn expensive. Before you downgrade to the old cask wine, check out Amazon's costumes. There are plenty of surprisingly affordable fits that'll tick the box and leave you with enough money for that Uber home.
Costume Box
Online
Want to rock up in something very of the moment? Costume Box always manages to have costumes for whatever's trending. Top Gun? Minions? Stranger Things? Yep, they've got 'em all.
HalloweenCostumes.com.au
Online
When you just can't find the one you're looking for, try HalloweenCostumes.com.au. It's the Aussie outpost of the international megastore and has a ridiculously big selection.
Costumes.com.au
Online
Let's face it, not everyone has time to poke through endless racks in store—that's where Costumes.com.au comes in handy. This massive Aussie-based online costume store has everything under the sun so you'll have no problem finding what you need. Just make sure to leave enough time for delivery.
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