Bienville Costumes is now in its second generation of costumers. They were recommended by members…read moreof the Krewe de Bienville. Unless you want to pay top dollar for a special tailor made creation just for you they have options, and will find a new, but unused costume, from their supplies. They also give sound advice on how to wear it and where to go for masks. See this video for our experience with Mobil's Mardi Gras. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgA-u4Ai3ng

Fabulous little store for fancy dresses both modern & vintage. I took my mother here who was having…read morea costume emergency and this store saved our day and saved my mother from having a costume catastrophe. If your wife daughter or mom is in desperate need for some cool outfits this is where to go highly recommend!

Quite literally the most disappointing experience I have ever had at a vintage store. I am from…read moreHollywood and while planning my trip to New Orleans was very excited to come to Miss Claudia's. There were several pieces posted on the instagram as well well as Etsy shop that ai was interested in. The worker for one was very dismissive and acted like I couldn't have been wasting their time more. They told me some of the stuff was in the back and that they weren't sure if they were still available. They then got a call from the actual store owner Claudia who I asked if she knew where these items were. I described the garments as listed and was then put on the phone with her. She was also quite disrespectful and had me on the phone with her for 5 minutes talking in circles on why she wasn't sure of her own inventory. I will not be back, I have unfollowed the account on instagram, and I left upset and feeling heavily disrespected. I am a queer man by the way.

1. Their hours: even when it says on the website that they are open, more times than not, they have…read morea sticky note on the door that they won't be there til hours later and even then they are late 2. Nowhere does it say that they do not accept returns or exchanges. I went there to return an unopened item and they were unbelievably rude. There are better costume shops in New Orleans, Dentist, unprofessional and unfriendly place . No need to support a business like that.

I've been to this store several times over the years and it was always pleasant. Until I needed an…read moreitem in a crunch for an event a few weeks ago. The girl behind the counter was rude as H3ll. Like girl, I did not make you work here. She kept trying to sell me a different item than what I wanted. I ended up reluctantly purchasing item I wanted, against her will it seemed, as I really needed it. Going forward they do not have to worry about stepping foot in there again. My daughter went last week unknowingly to me and also had a terrible experience with the same person. I like to support local businesses , but this girl needs some customer service training.

Definitely a mix of "Halloween" and adult store. Large selection of wigs, latex masks and some…read morecostumes. Staff was attentive, not pushy. They also had a sale section. Prices seemed fair from what I could tell.

Love this place. Super chill. Awesome selection, within reasonable expectation I mean, it is a…read moreHalloween store. current staff is great. Super talkative and personable, friendly. Price is pretty standard.

Cool little shop that sells an assortment of Mardi Gras masks in the French Quarter…read more Although pretty much every place in New Orleans sells Mardi Gras masks, this place sells both the cheapy, $5, made in China ones that you can get at CVS and Walgreens, but it also has an assortment of handmade masks that start in the $140+ range. My favorite masks were the ones that had beads or lace like a belly dancer veil that could cover a Covid mask. That's a unique feature that I haven't seen on other masks. This would be a good place to get a more elaborate mask if you had a specific costume that you were buying for, but be prepared to shell out some cash.

I walked most of the French Quarter and this place had the best selection of masks at all different…read moreprice points. I was able to get a beautiful mask for a last minute masquerade ball for under $20. The mask looked like it was worth twice that much and I received compliments on my mask all night.

The prices are good and the stock is different than other places. Where they shine: high end…read morefabrics, appliqués, trims, boas, Mardi Gras picture frames, custom second line umbrellas, masks, friendly service. Good prices. The one downside is that the line in the fabric room can get long and it's first come first served, so when I just needed a roll of ribbon I had to stand behind 15 people who needed fabric cut. That was tedious. They don't have as many different throws as some of the other places, but this is a good place to come to fill in the gaps. Next year I'm going to really do up my Mardi Gras costume and I'm going to get some higher end fabric and this is where I'm coming!

This is the place to get some unique and fun crafts. I saw fabrics that would be fun for festivals…read moreand such, glitter galore, sequined & beaded embellishments for costumes or handmade throws, etc. There is also a big selection of Mardi gras throws to choose from.