Welcome to Little Shop of Horrors Costumery & Pop-Culture Emporium – if you’re looking for a costume to hire, you’ve certainly come to the right place! Premium Costume Hire for adults, Halloween, Book Week and special events, with boutique costume rental, fancy dress and cinematic transformations – 16 Bennetts Rd, Mornington, serving Frankston and Melbourne.
Turning Customers into Movie stars.. One Costume at a Time.
Little Shop of Horrors Costumery & Pop-Culture Emporium
Welcome to our Little Shop, where dressing up isn’t just something you do, it’s an experience you’ll never forget! We do things a little bit differently to your regular costume shop around here… And once you step inside our Mornington showroom and find yourself in a fully styled, movie-set-worthy space, where every immersive corner is designed to inspire... You'll understand why!
Now if you’re looking for a costume to hire, you’ve certainly come to the right place! Our collection isn’t made up of random pieces on a rummaging rack or a “help yourself” free-for-all. No no no.. Rather, we’re proud to offer a boutique, hand-curated collection of premium, pre-styled ensembles inspired by the iconic movie and TV characters we all love, each one perfectly finished and accessorised with everything needed to bring them to life.
From the moment you book your appointment to the moment you leave, you’ll be looked after by the two sisters who live and breathe the costuming life, Alicia and Louise, co-owners with a passion for seeing you love yourself sick in the mirror by the time we’re finished with you.
Our Optional Services That Will Take Your Costume Hire Next Level
Costume Hire is just the beginning… When you’re ready to go all in, we’ve got the magic to take your transformation from “looking good” to “absolutely unforgettable.” Think flawless lace front wig styling, makeup that nails every tiny detail of your character, and professional photography that captures your moment in the spotlight.
Our customers leave feeling like stars - and here's the proof.
How Our Costume Hire Process Works
1. Browse Our Collection
Explore our comprehensive online Costume Hire catalogue, with all of the price, size and hire info you need. Every item in our catalogue range has been photographed in-house so you can see exactly what you’ll be wearing, what you see is what you get!
2. Book Your Appointment
Booking ahead means we can have your selected costumes ready to try. We’ll confirm your reservation in-store and ask you to fill out a short form so the process is quick and enjoyable. Or skip this step by reserving your costume online!
3. Try It On
Come in for your appointment and try on your favourites. Our costume stylist Louise is the best in the biz — she’ll make you feel fabulous, fine-tune the fit, and help you find the perfect look from our amazing collection.
4. Collect Your Costume
The big day has arrived! Please ensure you bring physical copies of your driver’s licence and credit card for our security guarantee, and away you go. You’ll have your rental costume for the agreed rental period, usually three days.
5. Return
Bring your costume back in the same condition you received it, and tell us all about the amazing time you had! We will take care of the rest.
Costume Care & Return Policy
Our Costume Hire collection is full of premium, one-of-a-kind pieces, some vintage, some collectors’ editions, so we ask you to treat your chosen look like it’s your own. Please keep food, drinks, fake blood, body paint, and anything else that might stain far away from your costume when possible.
Normal wear from a fabulous night out is fine… but damage, major stains, or missing accessories may incur repair or replacement charges. We’ll run through everything at collection so there are no surprises.
When it’s time to return, please bring the costume hire back in the bag we provided, with all pieces included, by the agreed date and time. That way we can have it cleaned, pressed, and ready for the next star of the show.
For full details, please see our Costume Hire Terms & Conditions.
Complete Your Costume Hire Look
Want to take your transformation to the next level? We offer a range of optional services to pair with our Costume Hire:
- Lace Front Wig Styling - our in-house wig stylist Louise can create a flawless, custom look starting from $150.
- Professional Costume Makeup - cinematic-quality makeup that brings your character to life, perfect for events, parties, or photoshoots.
- Photography Packages - capture the moment with a fully styled character portrait in our studio.
These extras are optional but they’re the ultimate way to turn heads. Discuss add-ons during your Costume Hire appointment, or book a styling session here.
COSTUME HIRE FAQs
Yes – all Costume Hire fittings are by appointment. This ensures we can prepare your chosen costumes, have them ready for you to try on, and give you one-on-one time with our stylist. Walk-ins can’t be guaranteed as not all costumes are stored in the showroom.
Absolutely! If you see a Costume Hire piece you love in our online catalogue, you can reserve it before your appointment. We’ll confirm availability and have it waiting for you when you arrive.
Our standard period is 3 days. Longer hire periods can be arranged by prior agreement, subject to availability.
Yes – a current driver’s licence and credit card are required as part of our security guarantee. We understand general wear and tear – if a button pops off, it’s no biggie. But damages and loss will incur replacement and repair charges. See our full Costume Hire Terms & Conditions for more information.
Gave a Collectors Edition sword to a child to play with and they snapped it..? Sorry, you'll have to replace that.
Stood too close to a fire or someone's heel went through the bottom of our dress..? You guessed it.. you'll have to pay to repair or replace.
No – we take care of all cleaning. All Costume Hire items are professionally laundered or dry cleaned in-house after each use.
Yes – we cater to every shape, size, and gender in a welcoming, non-judgemental safe environment. Our Costume Hire range includes sizes from 6–26. Please keep in mind we are a small boutique and each costume only comes in one size option, but we are always adding to our collection. If you give us enough notice, we might even be able to have what you’re after custom tailored in your size.
Yes, it can be done. We offer a Costume Hire postage service for eligible costumes across Australia. All the details – including service fees, timeframes, and return instructions – are outlined on our Costume Hire Postage Policy page.
