Cappel’s

Great staff and great resources. Call ahead and they will hold inventory items for you!

This was my first visit to Cappel’s in a few years. I went in looking for a few items for a costume for a Halloween party. They have a lot of costumes crammed in that tiny store along with party supplies and decorations… However, I did find a couple of items to add to my costume.
I would recommend coming with a list of what you are looking for, and if you don’t see it, ask, because you may just miss it, especially in the Halloween section. Also, they have a no return policy, so make sure you are getting what you want.

The Blue Ash Cappel’s location is the one I usually go to when looking for costuming odds and ends. They typically have whatever I am looking for. In addition to costuming bits, they also have the kinds of party items you can find at whatever party store you might also consider when shopping for party supplies.
I had never noticed their body paints section (funny how you don’t notice a thing until you actually have a need for it, right?) and so instead of paying S&H to order some paint I needed online, I decided to see if Cappel’s had it in stock. In fact, they had the paint and a few other odds and ends I needed relating to the painting process as well (castor oil for painting latex and a post-​paint setting spray). I was very happy with their full range of available colors as well.
Also of note, I have bought tights from there before for plus-​sizes, and I was very glad they actually carried larger sizes.
Very nice little shop for when there are no pop-​up Halloween stores around (so, you know, the other 11 months of the year).

Come with a plan! the shop is a little crammed, but there is enough cool stuff that you’ll want to pick up a dozen accessories for a dozen outfits. And while they are inexpensive, it can add up quick. Definitely the go to for costumes and accessories for any themed party, not just halloween.

Great for costumes and parties and trinkets! But it has that funny, weird smell you often find in costume and Halloween stores.

The sign says «Decorations, Party Supplies, Costumes,» and that just about sums it up for Cappel’s. There are six locations, the main one Downtown, but I’ve been going to one of its four retail stores for years. The Blue Ash location is nothing fancy, but if you’re looking to satisfy your decorations, party supplies, and costume needs, then look no further.
At the front of the store is a large selection of balloons, perfect for birthdays and almost every other occasion. On the right side of the store, there are ton of plates, napkins, and plasticware in just about every color you could imagine. If you’re planning a party, there are also the typical themed items as well; this includes Cincinnati Bengals decorations and place settings, as well as pirate and island decorations, for example, too. Cappel’s is pretty much the spot for buying little party favors too, and there is also a nice selection of gag gifts.
The left side of the store is primarily devoted to costumes, even though their isn’t a lot of originality in them. They do have a great selection of costume accessories, however, ranging from the usual hats and glasses to «bling.» Cappel’s also has many wigs, but the real treat is the selection of Halloween masks. It’s pretty bare now, but come September and October, you’ll find the most unique and sometimes most repulsive masks. Some of them are pretty expensive, but that’s not going to stop many people from buying them for Halloween.
My family has been going to Cappel’s for years, as it definitely has a great selection of the aforementioned decorations, party supplies, and costumes. It really seems to have a lot of «stuff» that you never know you might need, even those Styrofoam balls people often use for science projects. If you’re planning a grad party or birthday party, or just getting ready for a costume party or a school play, Cappel’s is the place to be.
Don’t forget the «free ride in a place car»…if you shoplift.