Buffalo Breath Costumes

This is pretty much a warehouse full of costume supplies. All pretty decent quality and the style is pretty general.
Wings? They got em.
Lashes? Sure.
Wigs? Yeah… but they’ve been man handled to the gods so be prepared to brush!
But honestly, the possibilities here are endless.
Zombie blood? It’s there.
Need a feather boa? They have the rainbow.
I didn’t see a whole lot of stage make up, but some was there.
Wanna fulfill your furry fantasy? There might be some things here that could help.
I can’t wait to go back. :)

We have rented many costumes from here. Every time the staff was very helpful in putting together all the details to make the costume look authentic.
The costumes are clean, and in great shape. The prices are affordable. You could rent a costume anywhere from $ 60 all the way up to $ 300. They have photos of real people so it makes it easy to pick out your costume.
This place is great

Ok… so I love the selection of costumes.
The people are pretty helpful and you usually leave there with what you’re looking for.
However, this year we rented a costume for halloween night. Which was a Saturday. What they didn’t tell us, is that for the 2 days following halloween, they were going to have weird hours. The plan was to return it after work the following day. Well… they were closed. And they were closed again early the following day. So we are going to try again today to return it and will probably be charged a ridiculous amount for going over the rental. Not cool, but really smart on their part. I mean, they probably didn’t make enough money on halloween itself, so why not ream customers for some more?

About a week ago, my friend and I came in looking for an old age makeup kit and and stuff for a barnacle boy and mermaid man outfit =P. Matt was working that day, and gave the most upstanding service. I work at a restaurant, so I see service all day and even serve myself. But Matt was outstanding. He was very friendly, eash to talk to and extremely helpful. He helped us search and search. GREAT Employees!!! Not to mention this place has EVERYTHING. I mean I went in looking for an old age kit. Try finding that somewhere but online.
;) But thanks Matt. Will be back man.

Their lack of variety in size an styles for spiderman costume bummed me out. Being 5’3 costumes are hard to find sometimes. But really? Not one S? Or even M just XXL an L
Are you kidding me?!
You would think with its popularity of the franchise an size of this place they would have something more.
An the website lacks majorly.
Would like to see images of stuff they have in store.

Needed afew small items (mask & gloves) for a Halloween outfit I’m putting together. This was the first place I went to and I was able to find exactly what I was after. The items were relatively cheap and well priced too. :)

Stopped by here on a whim when I drove by on the highway looking for this years halloween costumes. They have costumes for sale or rent. I think they have EVERY type of costume you could ever want in this place. I did notice that their prices were a little higher than other places, which is why I ended up not purchasing anything here. The costume I was looking at was about $ 15 cheaper online. I wouldn’t totally discount this store though because if you are looking for anything costume related at all I can guarantee you they will have it here. Also, the staff was very friendly and helpful. As soon as I walked in they asked if I was looking for anything in particular and when I told them what costume I was looking for she was able to bring me right to it.

My husband and I came here looking for a 70’s outfit. Staff were very welcoming, friendly and extremely accommodating. The selection is unbelievable, unbeatable and very well stocked. I will definitely be back and I will recommend this business to my clients, family and friends.

I came here for Comic Con steam punk costume additions, got a $ 20 nice hat, glasses and scar make up. They had goggles. They only had a steam punk coat duster and it cost $ 70 for cheap polyester otherwise I’d rate it 5.
Nice that everything is separated into categories. The help then the owner spent a lot of time with me, partly to give their opinion on best hat style.

Came here with my little brother to help him look for parts of his costume for Comic Con and… Party City who? This place is huge! With a wide variety of costumes, wigs, accessories, etc.
Employees are very friendly. My brother explained to them what he wanted and they did their best to help. Some items can be a little pricey, but hey! If it fits your costume and helps make it stand out then it’s worth it.
They have their own parking lot. Make sure to look for it because I missed it assuming there was only street parking.
Gonna definitely come back for my Halloween costume!

I wish I could give it a zero. My husband and I came here today at like 4:25 or so. We walked in and no one greeted us the girls that were working there were on their cell phones taking pictures and just being on their asses. We were there looking at costumes and they still didn’t even bother to ask us if we had any questions or any help. We left after 15 minutes and they still were on their phones or just sitting down. Very rude and unprofessional! Will not ever come back or recommend to any one. More then 5 people working and no one even bothered they should all get fired!!!

I like Buffalo Breath Costumes, but their prices are definitely too high! I rented a cheaply-​made polyester cape a couple of years ago, and it cost $ 40 for one day! Most of their costumes are the same type of cheap, uncomfortable, polyester material you find in Halloween costumes. The staff is friendly and helpful enough, but I’d rather create my own costumes than rent theirs.
The only thing I really like about Buffalo Breath is the ability to find good stuff at their annual costume sale that’s held in March. Ironically, I bought the same cape that I rented from them two years ago, and I paid the same amount to buy it that I paid to rent it! I also got a fabulous brown Tuxedo jacket with tails for $ 40 at this sale. However, this year the selection at the sale was not very good, so I didn’t buy anything at all.

How often do I go into costume shops? MAYBE once a year. That’s why they received 3 and not 2 stars. I haven’t experienced better and I have to say that they are A-​ok. BUT, and a big but. I understand capitalism is alive and well in this fantastic nation of ours. But charging these outrageous prices for a terribly manufactured costume should be illegal. I could go to Urban Outfitters and get an outfit for the price I would spend on a full costume here. However, since I only snag a costume once a year, I’ll concede and pay your 2000% profit margin price. If you need a costume, I have no doubt that The Breath with have it. If not, it’s probably going to get you in trouble.

I came here for my Halloween costume this year and have to say, I was overwhelmed with the selection! It probably also didn’t help that I had NO CLUE what I wanted to dress up as, but I was able to find inspiration as soon as I walked in the door!
The packaged costumes can be a bit pricey (I didn’t find anything under $ 69.99) but they do have some bargains in the back! I scored a flapper costume in my favorite color (green) for only $ 29.99 which allowed me to spend some more on accessories. And they are not lacking in accessories, let me tell you.
I asked for a flapper headband and the gentleman helping me asked how much time I had! He brought up 5 boxes stuffed FULL of flapper headbands and it was 2 days before Halloween! I thought the pickin’s would be slim by then, but I was sorely mistaken. I picked one I liked and got a pair of gloves and a beaded necklace all for under the cost of one of those really slutty packaged costumes! Needless to say, I was stoked.
The service was hit or miss for me. I went in on a Sunday and they were slammed so everyone was running around and being really short with everyone. When I went in the second time, it was a little more low-​key and my service was fantastic. They even wrapped up my costume in a garment bag and neatly placed my accessories in a bag for me! I was very impressed.
Hopefully one Halloween I’ll be a little more creative with my costume choice, but, either way, I know exactly where I am shopping from now on!

I have mixed feelings about this Mid-​Town costume shop. First, it is pretty big with a large selection of costumes. They have some theater-​quality makeup, costume rentals, and a lots of wigs in addition to the usual Halloween costumes for sale. I like how the costumes are divided: Super Heros-​Women, Super Heros-​Men, Uniforms-​Women, Uniforms-​Men, etc… Thus, costumes are easy to find. You can also try them all on. The staff is pretty friendly and they are usually available to help you find what you are looking for. My main problem, though the selection is much larger, these are the same cheap Halloween costumes you find in other costume shops, but for about twice the price. I mean, the place is EXPENSIVE!
There is a small parking lot on the side of the shop, but at busy times, it gets crowded. Street parking is a little tricky, but I’ve never had to walk more than a couple blocks. Around Halloween the lines look a bit daunting, but I’ve gotten in and out pretty quickly. This year, I had ordered a costume online that just didn’t arrive on time. So, the eve of Halloween, after work, I rushed to Buffalo Breath, parked a couple blocks away, ran in, had an employee lead me to my costume, tried it on, and a few minutes later, I was on my way back to my car with my super-​overpriced, cheaply-​made Halloween costume that I would be taking apart and never wearing again… but at least Buffalo Breath was no-​fuss!

These guys have a lot of stuff and for a Halloween junkie like myself, it’s paradise. Decent prices, friendly people.
I purchased clown white makeup and a color wheel along its some other small things.
The seasonal worker they had assisting us didn’t know much about the makeup but more knowledgeable staff were close by and they answered the questions I had.
Parking was easy, people were nice, definitely the best costume store In San Diego

We rent our costumes here every year. The staff is friendly the costumes ate clean and there is a large selection. (If you don’t wait till the last minute).

This place has everything from rentals to small costume items. Couldn’t find much accessories for what I was looking for (Ninja) and most if the stuff in here seemed pretty pricey. Staff was helpful though! The organization seemed to be a bit of a hassle to find what you were looking for and rental costumes seemed a bit out dated.

Whether your looking for a disguise or a costume you must come here for the largest selection outside of the internet.
2^nd the parking lot is tiny and not to be shared with my beloved Solid Rock Climbing gym. Best to find street parking and walk.
This is in a warehouse, not a store, but a old school haunted museum or alternate identities. It’s like a where’s waldo book come to life.
This is not party city, the prices reflect the selection and quality of items. Many can be used multiple times versus the 2^nd rate craftsmanship of many items found at the popup Halloween stores.
I’ve rented a fireman costume, captain hook style pirate costume, zoot suit and purchase a sumo outfit and quite a few accessories. Like Brad B says, Come here looking for comic con costumes after the con, they will not be sold out. Do not come here close to Halloween because you didn’t plan because they will be out. Their last minute collection is still double what you’ll find elsewhere, but the years i didn’t plan ahead i gagged up and went as a nurse, just imagine that. I may have won the prize, but lost what little dignity i had. If you want dignity, you should come here to save it, have some fun and live it up throughout the year.

This is THE place to go get a costume… when it’s not Halloween and you aren’t creative enough to either create a costume from scratch or to get the components from other shops. The prices for rental or purchase are more expensive compared to other costume shops like Party City/​Spirit or even thrift shops, but you’ll notice the difference in quality.
The occasion was for a Unilocal Elite Event at Roppongi in La Jolla. The theme was to dress up as «your interpretation of royalty», as the tagline for the event was «Roppongi’s Royal Treatment». Going here was my last attempt at finding a costume that would suit the theme.
The shop is located in the Middletown area. It’s most noticeable as you pass along I-​5 S on the way downtown. There’s a dedicated parking lot next to the shop so that you don’t have to look far for street parking. When you walk in the store, you’ll see two sections of the shop: one section SPECIFICALLY for costume purchases and a fitting room area. You’ll also see costumes on display; these are specifically for rentals.
Staff was ready to answer any questions I had regarding the theme.
They have their catalog of costumes for rental in binders. However, as they have much of a selection it’s best to already have a general idea of what to wear for the occasion. While perusing through the catalog I eyed the Snow White costume that was hanging next to the fitting room. Even knowing the price per rental (the price was posted), I just had to try it on.
I fell in love with it upon trying. It was a good quality costume, fabric was quite sturdy. The costume enhanced what I wanted to enhance and hid what I wanted to hide. When I looked at myself in the mirror, I really did look like Snow White and I just had to rent out *that* costume for the event… even with the hefty price tag. Came with a cute bow and gloves (which I didn’t wear to the event because I would have to take them off all the time to pick up the food)
What’s nice about the price is that it’s actually for a 2 day rental. Pick up the costume the day BEFORE the event, wear it then return the day AFTER the event. This is really convenient. Make sure to return the costume in the garment bag and hanger that it came with.
PIC OF COSTUME:
Because of the costume, I was able to score two tickets to the Taste of Hillcrest on ⁴⁄₂₀. Thanks to all who thought I was the best dressed for the event.

I called them a day before Opening day (today) and was surprised they had exactly what I wanted. This place was decked out to the rafters with superhero costumes which made complete sense with it being the week after Comic Con. The staff was very polite and let me take my time trying on and finding the perfect fit for my costume. Boy did I land a winner!
I am sure to make a trip back here for Halloween and don’t think I will ever order a costume online again. This place has a gazillion times the selection and I can make sure it is the perfect costume on site rather than taking a chance on something in the mail.
They are are tucked away just outside of Old Town but pretty easy to find and park. Trust me, the staff will take great care of you and help you pick out the perfect costume at a pretty reasonable price. Better than playing internet roulette and paying shipping fees!
Now go dress up as Chewbacca and have some fun creeping out your neighbors.

Ok after this past Halloween I’ve come to the conclusion that BBreath is definitely one of the best places in town to get a costume. The staff is really helpful, and even with a complete zoo of people inside they were able to get me in and out with great customer service.
It doesn’t really come cheap, but you’ll certainly increase your Halloween experience by utilizing this shop.