Want to let the kids indulge in some make-believe play or getting ready for a themed party? Well then there’s nothing like a fabulous costume to help them get in character – and you can find them in costume shops in Singapore!
While stores like Daiso often have some basic outfits and props to offer, you’ll find a far wider range and surprise gems you didn’t think of at specialist costume shops in Singaproe.
Some of these costume shops have both online and physical stores, so you can trawl at your leisure or head down to for a real look at the garb before making your pick. And if mom and pop want to join in the fun, many of them offer costumes for adults too.
Here’s where you can go to suit up (cue the theme from Superman).
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Costumes ‘N’ Parties
Costumes ‘n’ Parties is one of Singapore’s largest costume rental and cosplay shops. They have their own line of costumes, costume accessories, wigs and more. If you have a theme in mind, you can also rent a costume based on categories such as pirates, Hollywood movies and Roman & Greek themes. Need to pick up a beard, cape or party items? Costumes ‘n’ Parties has an online shop as well. It stocks over 20,000 items and is a supplier to schools and corporations. Costumes are available for rent or sale, and express same-day delivery is offered within Singapore if orders are received before 3 pm. Adults looking to get in on the make-believe action are in for a treat as there’s an enormous range of cool options based on blockbuster shows and fun themes like flower power and Renaissance. If you’re willing to shell out over a hundred bucks, there a good selection of fabulously detailed, on-point adult costumes available for rent and kids’ costumes for sale.
Where: Havelock II, Unit #02-16/17/18, No.2 Havelock Road, Singapore 059763
Showroom Hours:
Monday to Friday – 11 am to 8 pm; Saturday – 11 am to 6 pm; Public Holiday & Sunday Closed
Website: Costumes ‘n’ Parties
Absolute Costumes
Absolute Costumes started out as a small store in 2018. They have since expanded to become a one-stop shop for all the costume needs and also specialise in children’s costumes. Catering mostly to kids from preschool age onwards, there are costumes here for various themes, festivals and occasions, including dance recitals and school events that require national costumes or occupation uniforms. While they do receive walk-in visitors, it is recommended to call ahead to schedule an appointment with one of their costume specialists about what you need first.
Where: 62 Ubi Road 1 #01-17 Oxley Bizhub 2 Singapore 408734
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 10 am to 6.30 pm; Sat 10 am to 2 pm
Website: Absolute Costumez
Children’s Costume Specialist
This is a store that teachers and parents hunting for performance costumes make a beeline for. Started in 2012 by a husband-and-wife team who understands the stress and challenges of putting together year-end concerts, the company serves hundreds of schools and organisations each year and has an in-house team of designers creating unique and stunning outfits. They have over a thousand unique items to help you find what you are looking for in terms of children’s costumes and accessories island wide. Whether you’re after ballet tutus, animal costumes, ethnic costumes or superhero suits, you’ll find them here. You can pay a visit to them online or in store as well.
Where: AZ@Paya Lebar, 140 Paya Lebar Road #05-10, Singapore 409015
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday – 10.30 am to 7 pm
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Website: Children’s Costume Specialist
Party City
Located at Holland Village, Party City stocks all sorts of items to throw a fun party. This includes a variety of wigs and costumes. What also sets Party City apart is that they are open on Sundays and Public Holidays when many of the other costume stores in Singapore are closed.
Where: 211 Holland Ave #02-23, Holland Road Shopping Centre, Singapore 278967
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday & Public Holiday: 10 am to 6 pm
Website: Party City
Ministry of Costumes
This family-oriented store offers not only a wide variety of costumes for adults and kids, but also good ol’ fashioned friendly service. You can drop in at its Henderson Road shop for a browse, but note that visits are by-appointment only. They have 30,000 costumes for all ages, including group costumes for those who wish to dress up in a central theme for a special occasion. Want to have 15 stormtroopers arrive together, or for everyone to dress up like they have just graduated from Hogwarts in a Harry Potter set? The Ministry of Costumes is one place to check out.
Where: 217 Henderson Road # 04-04. Singapore 159555
Website
Pan-In-The-Box
Pan-In-The-Box started in 2003 as a cosplay shop, but has since gained a wide clientele that includes families, party-goers and casual dress-up players. Besides costumes, there is also plenty of interesting and affordable props, masks and wigs on offer, from fake blood to white face makeup, witch hats and angel wings to Maleficent horns and pharaoh headwear.
Where: 1015 Geylang East Ave 3, #01- 129, Singapore 389730
Visit by Appointment
Website: Pan-In-The-Box
Costume City
The costumes here are available for sale or rental. Although it has an e-store, that only shows a small portion of its stock and you really have to visit the physical outlet to appreciate the sheer amount of stuff available, from costumes and fancy dress for toddlers to adults, to different types of wigs, hats and accessories. You can also find Hawaiian hula skirts (adult size and child size) & flower sets. Or need animal dress up sets or mascots in both adult and child sizes? Check out Costume City.
Where: 217 Henderson Road #04-04, Singapore 159555
Website: Costume City
Global Mascot
Let’s say that you are looking to create a customised costume that will capture the attention at your next party or event. Global Mascot offers costume design and also can help with mascot cleaning and more. They have done work for big events including banks and national level events as well.
Where: 114 Lavender Street CT HUB 2 #01-55/56 Singapore 338729
Opening Hours:
11 am to 7 pm (Mon to Sat); Closed on Sun and Public Holidays
Website: Global Mascot
Spotlight
Spotlight is an ever dependable go-to if you are looking for costumes of popular characters and themes. We’d recommend checking out available offerings on the e-store, which stocks a wider range than what the physical outlets can hold.
Where: Level 5, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839 Singapore
Website: Spotlight Singapore
Lips Enterprise
Lips Enterprise has been at Far East Plaza for ages and is often the go-to spot for professional seeking out costumes. With more than 30 years of experience, they know what people want and have costumes and accessories that will help to get the party started.
Where: 14 Scotts Rd Far East Plaza #03-08, Singapore 228213, Singapore
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 12 pm to 8 pm; Closed on Sundays.
Website: Lips Enterprise
Party with Us
Previously located at Bukit Timah Plaza, Party with Us is now an online store. They offer party supplies and also sell various kids costumes as well.
Where: Online store
Website: Party With Us
miiostore Costumes Singapore
This is an online store that provides affordable costume rentals in Singapore. You can browse through their catalogue online. Once you have made a booking online, you can either arrange for collection in Jurong West or have them deliver it to you for a fee.
Where: Online store
Website: miiostore Costumes Singapore
Funidelia
For a beyond-comprehensive selection of costumes for adults, kids and even furkids, you really must check out this online costume store. Funidelia has got all the popular picks like Harry Potter capes, superhero get-ups, Disney princess dresses and loads more. But what really impressed us are its kids costumes with cool themes like flapper, rock and roll and the ’80s. We also love the cleverly-designed “piggyback costumes”, basically pants that create a hilarious optical illusion that makes it look like you’re riding on an animal or a character’s shoulders. Oh, and did we mention they have inflatable wearables too?
Where: Online Store
Website: Funidelia
Costume World
One of Australia’s biggest online retailer of costumes and accessories, this e-store has a Singapore-specific website and ships daily to our shores. There are over 20,000 items available, with offerings for adults, kids and pets. Choose by era (1920s, 1950s and so on), or from a vast number of themes ranging from angel to alien, safari to sci-fi, Disney to Day of the Dead. Those who want to be matchy matchy with their child without having to squeeze into superhero spandex should look to the pop culture and movie-themed kids’ costumes, based on cool characters like Harley Quinn, Sandy from Grease, and the Ghostbusters. There’s a heck of a lot of props to boost your ensemble too.
Where: Online Store
Website: Costume World
Costume Shops in Singapore
Life is too short to be taken seriously. Dressing up in fancy dress costumes is one sure way to inject some fun and liven up your spirits instantaneously.
Whether you are looking for something as simple as a loud, pink wig or going the full works by donning an elaborate costume from head to toe, you can find it at a costume shop in Singapore. Children can also have a good time as they leave the drabness of the everyday world behind and step into a new world with their new personas.
Whether it’s a Halloween costume for a party or just for a laugh, let your inhibitions go and join the little ones for some good old pretend play.
