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Costumes To Buy is a proudly family-run business and part of the iconic Doyles Costumes store in Wangara bringing fun, creativity and the very best in costume magic to our customers for over 25 years.
You might notice we go by two names Doyles Costumes in store and Costumes to Buy online.
That’s because while our Wangara superstore operates under the long standing and much loved Doyles name.
Our online store is called Costumes to Buy making it easier for costume lovers all over Australia to find us and shop with ease.
Whether you’re visiting us in person or browsing online at you’ll get the same great service, huge range and costume expertise that’s been our signature for decades.
We’re passionate about helping you find the perfect outfit whether it's for Halloween, Oktoberfest, a themed party, cosplay or just for fun!
We carefully source the latest and greatest costumes from around the globe, so you’re always guaranteed something full of character.
Our favourite time of the year is October, of course! From donning our classic lederhosen to getting spooky in our most elaborate Halloween looks, we truly live and breathe costumes.
And if you’re in Perth, Western Australia you can experience the magic in person at our incredible superstore in Wangara.
The History of how it all started.
The original owner of Doyles Fancy Costumes was a Mr Doyle. The story goes that Mr Doyle was a Vaudeville performer, back when Variety Theatre was really popular. He had the most amazing costumes. He had trunks full of beautiful costumes, that accompanied him when he toured. As time went by and Vaudeville entertainment became less popular… radio improved, cinema became the new entertainment and people stopped going to the performances and subsequently it meant the end to the travelling show.
What was to be done with all Mr Doyle’s fabulous costumes… OPEN A FANCY DRESS SHOP, of course! And that’s what he did over 70 years ago.
The very first Doyles Fancy Costumes opened in Canterbury Court, Perth, and had enduring success.
Thanks to generations of costume lovers and passionate team members, Doyles grew, moved and evolved eventually expanding into our current Wangara location, complete with a huge retail department, costume hire and a world of dress-up possibilities. And so, the legacy of Mr Doyle lives on, and Doyles Costumes continues to provide quality service, a huge range costumes and a fun experience for all our customers. The Fun Starts Here at Doyles… and with the perfect costume, so let the fun begin.