Fancy That! Costumes

Fancy That! Costumes

Voted Sydney's BEST LOVED local retail in a Time Out Sydney poll, Fancy That! Costumes & Balloons in

01/11/2024

Still Halloween partying this weekend? You know where to come!

08/09/2024

Eighty years? That’s definitely cause to celebrate!

23/08/2024

Beautifully ethereal bubble strand balloons for an elegant 21st set-up this evening.

18/05/2024

Gender reveal balloon with tassels, double collar, pedestal base, filled with paper confetti & mini balloons. There’s going to be a BIG celebration! So - what do you think it will be? Take the poll & we’ll tell you in the comments tomorrow!

18/05/2024
23/04/2024

Much like our business itself, this role is a magical unicorn!
We're looking for someone who wants to become our next Balloon Artist, with a decent chunk of retail costume customer service thrown in.
Job role: Balloon Artist + Retail Costume Customer Service
Job Type: Casual, moving to Permanent Part Time after initial trial period
Hours: 22 Hrs per week: Thurs 11-8 / Fri 11-6 / Sat 10-4
We hire based on attitude & aptitude. Balloon experience highly regarded, but not essential. Open to all genders & ages.
Click the link below for more details plus to apply. We can't wait to meet you!
https://www.fancythatcostumes.com.au/blog/were-hiring/

07/04/2024

Hope y’all enjoyed a delicious sleep in this morning!

Fancy That! Costumes Reopens in New Crows Nest Location 21/03/2024

Come to the party this Saturday, peeps! See you there!

Fancy That! Costumes Reopens in New Crows Nest Location Fancy That! Costumes & Balloons has been a hidden gem in the community, dressing up residents of all ages for every occasion

Photos from Fancy That! Costumes's post 14/03/2024
13/03/2024

Yep - John Cena was right: Costumes are really, really important! Congrats to Best Costume Design Oscar winner Holly Waddington, for Poor Things!

06/03/2024

What happened when our owner sat down on the podcast couch with Storytellers Australia recently? Find out what goes on inside her crazy brain, how & more importantly, why, she's been fired up to build Fancy That! Costumes into the much loved crazy costume & balloon emporium it is today!

Watch on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/49R2qZc

Listen on Spotify here: https://bit.ly/3Tm4G5i

03/01/2024

Love handmade & vintage costume finds? Part of a theatrical/dramatic group? Have we got a sale for you!

Fancy That! Costumes is relocating in January & are (reluctantly) parting with almost 50% of our fabulous hire wardrobe to fit our new space.

It's first come, literally best dressed. Everything from stunning handmade medieval princess gowns - ex-drag review ensembles - safari suits - authentic vintage army uniforms - retro 80s prom dresses - international costumes - it's a literal treasure chest, lovingly collated & created over the past 30 years.

Cards accepted. Bring cash for best price.
388 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest

10/04/2023

Is this bad for our brand? Will it offend people? I reckon the Big Cheese himself would get a kick out of it! Hope you've all had a cracking Easter with family & friends!

We're back instore doing the do as per normal from Tues 11/4 xx

05/04/2023

We don’t stock many costumes that I want to punch in the face every time I walk past. Our Trump mask has long been one. This costume combo however, brings a smile to the dial.

31/03/2023

Ask & you shalt receive…(!)

31/12/2022

Happy New Year, Funsters!

Our Story

Welcome to Sydney’s favourite costume business (now offering balloons too) - voted Most Loved Local Retail in a Timeout Magazine survey 2018!

Play – connection – fun – it’s what we’re all about & what is much needed throughout Covid-19 & beyond. Our doors are still open for retail & balloons, plus we’re expanding our online offering during lockdown so rest assured – we’ll be here bigger & better when the “new normal” arrives, as your go-to destination for the best quality costumes & balloons, with stellar service.

Life goes on & deserves to be celebrated! Buy everything from novelty Hens Party supplies & the latest Superheroes, to gorgeous Italian Swarovski crystal-encrusted masquerade. Hire scrupulously cleaned & maintained costumes from onsite stylists with accessories included. Buy beautiful balloon bouquets or allow us to bring the magic to decorate your next event.

Videos (show all)

When winter morphs into summer… throw a fabulous backyard party complete with marquee, caterers & tropical themed balloo...
Sea Monkey update!!! Kirsty wants to call them Beavis & Butthead…. Thanks to all Book Week parents from last week … let’...
We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto!  But we ARE in the middle of Book Week - & we just received a top up order.  Get in q...
Dr Seuss has come to  Busy Bees Childcare, Killarney Heights!  Super fun bringing the balloon magic this morning xx
What do you gift a team member who has everything?! #seamonkies !  Thanks @professor_plums !  We’ll keep you posted re t...
Over here doing what we do best - blowing (should we be offended by that, Kirsty?(!) #balloons #balloondecor #fancythat
Special delivery!  Beautiful New balloons plus new FT Team member - WELCOME PAULA!!!
Getting creative for our instore Google 360 photography this morning, with the masters from @storytellers.au  behind the...
It’s magic!  Oh - & May the 4the be with you xxx

Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 19:00
Thursday 11:00 - 20:00
Friday 11:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00