Cynthia’s Costumes & Parties

Amazing collection of unique costumes and accessories! Cynthia’s Costumes has indeed been the best kept secret of San Carlos! Whether it’s Halloween, a school project requiring role playing/​dressing up or a themed holiday event, I just call Cynthia in advance to make an appointment (she’s not open regular hours, so don’t just stop by), I tell her what I“m looking for and when I get there, she has suggestions already assembled. She’s most definitely underpriced but that goes with her not-​ideal location on the second story of a business building.
Plan in advance and make time to see her and you’ll have a great experience. She’s accommodating, humble, sincere and she’s in this business because she loves it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Oh man, I wish Unilocalers would provide more info when writing reviews of businesses…
Here’s what you need to know about Cynthia’s:
— It’s not your typical costume shop, open during regular business hours
— You need to schedule an appointment to meet with Cynthia
— Her shop is located in a medical office building, a little difficult to find
— Looks like Cynthia makes custom costumes — really cool!
Therefore, you should not do what I did yesterday and just stop by. Bad idea! No one was there

Fantastic service! This saved me and Cynthia was so accomidating to my schedule — so reasonably priced!!!

If I could give Cynthia more stars, I would!
I’m a BIG Halloween fanatic, I normally buy costumes and spend about $ 200 — $ 300 on them. I like to go all out for Halloween or any costumed event that comes up. I don’t want to or like half-​assing costumes. If I’m gonna dress up as Ursula from The Little Mermaid, I don’t want people wondering what I am. At times, I’ve not been able to achieve the look I wanted on my own dime and need to rent a costume and was surprised to find that I was paying the same amount to RENT a costume as I was to buy one… perplexing.
Until I found Cynthia’s Costumes. She has great prices, an amazing selection and she is incredibly helpful. She will get you in a high quality costume for an even better price. It’s a no brainer…
I HIGHLY recommend her to any costume/​dress up need anyone may have. We have already resolved to make Cynthia’s Costumes our only source for costumes from now on.

This review is long overdue. I was referred to Cynthia from a friend who had a theme party for her 3-​year-​old. Everyone there (including the face-​painter) looked amazing in their attire… from head to toe.
Months later I was invited to a formal vintage theme party. First I tried thrift stores, but came up short. I didn’t have the time or imagination to pull off something good last-​minute. And I didn’t have the money to shop retail for something I was going to wear once. Then I remembered Cynthia’s Closet! I called with very little time before my party (THAT EVENING), and despite her busy schedule, she made time to personally help me through the process. I came out with a gorgeous gown, shoes, and a hat (for $ 45 total). I received many compliments at the party and passed on the referral to others.
Her closet (really an entire apartment FULL of everything under the sun!) is a gem in the peninsula. Whatever you may need, start with Cynthia first! :-)