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Glendale Costume Shop-How to get the perfect costume

By Laure Williams

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Endless aisles...

Don't lie to me: I am sure you have already dreamt about being Cinderella or Prince Charming  at least once in your life, thinking of the wonderful time you could spend in the world of fairies, you know, the world in which none of your everyday life problems could reach you, didn't you?                   

                        

Amazing choice of accessories

So, even if this reality is too pragmatic to allow such fantasy, you can still make your childhood's dreams come true'

                           

All accessories you will need, from top to toe...

Here is the solution there is an incredible costume shop in Burbank that offers a vast array of costumes beyond one's imagination.  Walking along the endless aisles in the spacious 'Glendale's Costume Shop', one will find many costumes, from the Greek period to contemporary, let's not forget the American Revolution or the unique fashions from the 30's and the 70's.  Concerning the styles of the costumes, it will be difficult to decide between classic ones, like the little princesses or the little mermaids, and the more modern ones, like Gothics or movie characters.

                         

Even the craziest ideas will find the perfect costume

As I decided to choose my costume, realization dawned on me that I was still a little girl. To imagine all the appearances possible from the many costumes around' I finally chose to dress like a lady from the 1700's.

                        

The manager Mario will always help you with your search

 Standing there with an enormous dress and a white wig I transformed in front of my eyes. The costumes are really amazing; as the costume is put on, you are transported into a new realm. You will also find all the accessories necessary to perfect your dreamy night: costume jewelry, versatile shoes, special make-up and everything needed to be the perfect Cinderella. And everybody can find the right costume: children, teens, men, women, and for all sizes and tastes.   Actually, the only predicament will be in deciding what to wear: trying to make up your mind is the hardest step. The ceilings are so high they use stepladders to climb and show you all the choices available!

                          

You will find accessories for every costume

  

The manager will always be available to advise you on the costume you are looking for, and to suggest you the best accessories to wear... The only thing he would definitely can't do for you is making a choice!

                          

Glendale: very organized and very clean!

People from all over the city of Los Angeles step into this magical realm where there is a huge lobster chilling on the floor and a bunny mask inviting one to put him on.  Actors come in to borrow costumes for plays, movies and events.  There are people walking in to become wonderwoman and spiderman for a night.  If your getting ansy, come into the costume shop and you can walk out like the Village people and go fit in on Hollywood. A Spanish Madonna was parading around getting her pictures taken and a Jesus was on the other side of the store looking for a righteous wig.

                            

Finding the right shoes to wear is not easy!

Indeed, the only thing you need before entering Glendale Costume Shop, is the imagination to create from a simple robe to transforming into Superman.   Don't hesitate to ask for assistance from the kindly owner, who will always advise you with a smile on his face like the Fairy Godmother from Cinderella. The shop is made that way, you will never get lost and always find the right costume easily and quickly! And like Cinderella you will be on your way to the magical ball of your dreams.

                         

Glendale Costumes welcomes you!

 

Glendale Costume Shop is located at746 West Doran Street. Glendale, CA. just call at (818) 244-1161 for further information.
 

Published on Jul 13, 2005

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