Where to Find a Good Costume Shop in Ireland

Finding a good costume shop is the first step to getting the best, most glamorous, most grotesque, cutest and sexiest fancy dress outfits for adults and the most topical, fairytale and seasonal costumes for kids.

The following are my 12 points on how to choose the perfect costume shop :

- Specialised Shop

- Outfits for Men, Women and Kids

- Large range of outfits in various sizes

- Complete range of costume accessories

- Fitting rooms

- Helpful staff

- Easy to locate

- Easy parking

- Website with images & prices

- Contact – phone, email

- Order Online

- Reasonable delivery charges for online orders

Costume shops are specialist outlets and although you may find an occasional costume in supermarkets and other discount type stores; these are very ‘hit & miss’.   Reputable costume retailers have outfits months before seasonal events so you don’t have to leave your shopping until the last week. 

Give yourself choices - look for a fancy dress shop with a large selection of costumes for men, women & children.  These outlets are more likely to have a range of sizes and fitting rooms for you to try the look before you purchase.   

Fancy Dress for Men, Women & Children

You will be able to co-ordinate ‘Hers’ & ‘His’ outfits and choose from numerous themes.  Good fancy dress stores will have a large selection of accessories to complete you outfit such as masks, hats, wigs, gloves, shoe covers, weapons, jewellery, face paints, etc  

They will have a huge selection of witch, ghoul and ghost themed costumes at Halloween and Nativity costumes at Christmas.   

Browse and Buy your Costumes Online

The best costume shops have a website where you can browse online, discuss your choices with your friends, share ideas through email and social media and order online with delivery if you are not able to get to town in time.