Fun N Frolic is a popular costume, balloon and party shop in central Reading location. Owner Dan Parsons shares some of the recent best sellers.
Fancy dress shop selling costume supplies, party accessories and a balloon decorating service.
Adult Costumes: Flapper dresses from Smiffys
“There’s a lot of interest in the 1920s and Peaky Blinder influenced costumes, so Smiffys’ flapper dresses have done well.”
Children’s Costumes: Roman emperor from Bristol Novelty
“For children it’s all related to the school themes, so as soon as they were back after the summer holidays, the evacuee, Roman and Victorian costumes were selling fast. The Bristol Novelty Roman Emperor is doing particularly well.”
Balloons: Birthday foils from Anagram and Qualatex
“Birthday foil balloons from both Anagram and Qualatex are selling superbly well, especially Anagrams unicorns (still!). Balloon décor is doing well, especially Qualatex bubbles as they are so versatile. People are always amazed at what can be put inside.”
Partyware: Licensed themes from Amscan
“Disposable tableware from various suppliers is selling well, including plain colours and licensed lines from Amscan and Pioneer. Anything Marvel is going down well, while unicorns and Moana are popular too.”
Make-Up: Tinsley Transfers
“We had some Halloween sales early on with people trying to avoid the craziness nearer the time, make-up and Tinsley Transfers were the go-to items even then!”
Anything Else?: Masquerade masks from Bristol Novelty
“We have done really well with eye masks – mainly feathers for the ladies and plain black for the men, but we sell a huge range so people really spend a long time choosing one.”
