Bianca’s Historic Costumes

I have to give a shout out to this #amazingwoman right here, Bianca of #BiancasCostumes in #LongBeach. She’s a beautiful designer and specializes in making costumes from as early as the 1500’s to The Roaring 20’s. Any costumes beyond the 1920’s she doesn’t make. She has been in business for about 18 years or so. She rents out the most gorgeous pieces, & takes pride in the quality of her work. Not only is her work great, but she is just such a charm to talk to. I needed to pick up a costume that same day & her and her husband squeezed my son into their crammed schedule for a fitting. He needed a hat that didn’t come with the costume, & what does Bianca do? She happily sewed him one in 10 minutes. Great prices, excellent service, & I truly look up to her as a #businesswomen. Recommend to you all % Isaak & I thank you! We’ll be back soon!

I needed a Regency Era empire gown for the Jane Austen Evening, which was supplied in full by Peter and Bianca of Bianca’s Historic Costumes! I did a fair amount of research prior to making a fitting appointment with Bianca. In the Los Angeles area, Bianca’s selection of high-​quality costumes and fair prices were the best I could find. Additionally, they don’t charge an additional fitting/​pulling fee (which many high-​end costume shops do), based on the assumption that you’ll be renting from them.
I found a beautiful dusty pink brocade gown with champagne lace detailing that was a little too tight. Bianca is really committed to her product and her customer’s experience, and offered to alter the dress free of charge. When I came back a few days later to pick up the costume, it fit perfectly. Bianca had added a panel of fabric to the gown and a new zipper and had spent hours on it. From her efforts, I was able to eat as much as I wanted at the buffet-​style tea and dance the night away like Elizabeth Bennett :) She also provided a beautiful pashmina, pearl encrusted tiara, and teardrop crystal necklace free of charge to go with the gown.
I got compliments on the ensemble all night. I’ll definitely go to Bianca and Peter again for my costuming needs. Thank you both for a wonderful experience!

My daughter needed a William Shakespeare costume for a school function, and I was referred to Bianca by my daughter’s teacher. Bianca and Peter are truly the best. We went in for a fitting and Bianca worked her magic to put together the perfect costume.
Bianca has a vast selection of costumes for different occasions. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

This review has been long overdue but I haven’t forgotten her service and kindness. I had to attend my first steampunk Victorian theme Halloween last year and was quite pressed for time. Of course, you UnilocalERS came to the rescue and I found her not too far away from where I lived. I quickly made an appointment and the whole costume selection process was so easy the moment I stepped in the door. She has an amazing eye and was able to put together an ideal outfit from head to toe. I couldn’t believe the transformation and there were plenty of compliments for my outfit. Not only did she help me put together an amazing outfit, she was able to help me out with great advice due to my recent experience with credit card fraud. She truly went out of her way to help me out and I will never forget that. Some thing that all business owners need to know — being a good person takes you a long way! Thanks again Bianca and Peter!

Bianca’s was absolutely fantastic. I made an appointment for a fitting and was dressed in several top notch costumes. They’re offerings are extensive and she had so many accessories. I was outfitted and set for my party. Will definitely be going back to her in the future! Thank you Bianca!

Peter and Bianca are so awesome! I love the service and selections. I highly recommend it here!

I was looking for an outfit to wear to a French theme dinner party. I was very luck when I found beautiful collection of hand made historic dresses ! Bianca is very creative, knowledgeable and artistic lady. in a minute she assembled entire costume for me. We rented several Musketeers costumes [ great quality !! ] and several dresses for women [ all gorgeous ]. State of the art !!! Thanks, Peter, for being so helpful and making our experience unforgettable. We are coming back !!

I was looking for an outfit to wear two days before my event and I had no idea what to buy or where to look. I found this place on Unilocal and decided to stop by. Bianca and her husband were super nice and had such a welcoming home. She dressed me up and put accessories on me and I even dared to wear a wig :) it was so fun and I got compliments on my clothes all night. My rental included the dress, stockings, boa, jewelry, gloves and wig. I found everything I needed at Bianca’s costume rental and I will definitely be going back. Although people say 125 $ is a lot for an outfit, I think the quality and experience you have wearing authentic clothes is entirely with the price. I loved my outfit!

I had a very fun and unique experience at Bianca’s Historic Costumes. I got invited to my first costume party and followed reviews on Unilocal that led me here. Bianca and her husband are very personable and interested in making you look your best at your event! Her collection of costumes is endless, you are sure to find whatever you have in mind for a variety of occasions.
It was really fun dressing up in order to choose my ensemble. She has a multitude of accessories to mix and match until you have a picture perfect costume!
Price was very reasonable for the quality and authenticity of the costume, the numerous items included in the rental, and the personalized service received from Bianca and Peter. I will definitely be visiting Bianca for my next event!

I hate getting dressed up and I hate costume parties. I cannot make this clear enough. So when I was forced to go to a recent 20’s gala I had to face the music. Bianca’s was recommended to me and although they don’t have a traditional store front business they do have a massive inventory that would make any Hollywood costumer green with envy. I was fitted and out in 20mins by the most accommodating folks. At the event I was amazed by how many people were wearing Bianca’s. I still hate getting dressed up but at least I know where to go to look the part. Customer for life!

There are no words for Bianca’s collection. It’s amazing to say the least. I just celebrated NYE at a roaring 20’s party and could not find a place that had good quality items for the price these places were charging. I stumbled upon Bianca’s Historic Costumes through Unilocal (Thank you Unilocal!), called her and made an appointment with less than a week till NYE. I was in and out of Bianca’s home in less than 45 minutes and had the best looking dress and attire at my function! I received so many compliments from others and felt like a real 1920’s movie star.
The best part of it all is Bianca’s is a one-​stop-​shop for everything, minus the shoes. I had a beautiful wig, gorgeous jewelry, a boa, stockings, gloves and a gorgeous head piece. I will recommend Bianca from here on out and will definitely be back to rent from her again at my next costume party outing. Thank you Bianca for creating such beautiful items and for such a reasonable rental price!

Bianca and Her husband, Peter, are simply amazing and delightful! I was assigned to play a 16^th century theologian/​religious debater for a class presentation and wanted to dazzle my teacher. My comparative religion teacher, who has done this class presentation for 20 years, said she has never seen a costume so historically accurate in it’s portrayal of my character. Needless to say I got 100% on the presentation and what’s more, Bianca was so nice she gave me a student discount which made the price very affordable.
Also, their service is truly one of a kind! Bianca and Peter were a delight to talk to. I cannot express how wonderful they truly are. I am looking for excuses to rent a costume from them again.

Bianca went out of her way to work with me. She knows her business and wants you leaving with a costume that you’ll feel great in. Thank you Bianca~

These people were extremely profesional and great to do buisness with. They have beautiful costumes to rent and I would definatly go back and I will continue to refer them out.

Just Amazing! A friend has an annual Halloween Party and I was tired of paying 75+ for a costumes that are flimsy and don’t fit properly. I found Bianca in the internet and we had a fitting 2 weeks prior to the event. Bianca was great at pulling together a couple of awesome pirate costumes.

I found them via Unilocal,and I have to say that this is another Unilocal success. I rented costumes for my wife and myself; Bianca and husband were very nice and extremely helpful. They showed as much or more interest in the success of our costumes as we did. The costumes were the nicest I have seen, and it was comforting to know they were made by the person helping to fit them to us. Bianca was so helpful helping us choose, and her expert eye helped picking the best outfit to accentuate our look. Her help fitting and accessorizing the costumes was far more than any other costume rental place I have ever patronized. Thanks Bianca! We will certainly be returning!

At the very last minute, I received an invite to a party and needed to find 18^th century clothing ASAP. How do you find an 18^th century costume in less than 24 hours?
I went to Unilocal and found this place. The reviews looked good, so I called and left a message on friday night and prayed they would call me back on Saturday. I received a call the next morning and scheduled an appointment for 2 that afternoon.
The place was close to my house, so I decided to skip other costume places and I just crossed my fingers in the hope that I would find something sufficient for me and my husband.
I was not disappointed. Within 10 minutes of walking in the door, Bianca had measured me and had pulled out a beautiful 18^th century french court gown. I tried it on and it was beautiful. To go with the dress, she had a wig and jewelry. Once, she had my outfit put together, she found an outfit for my husband. His costume was just a amazing.
The costumes are all handmade by Bianca and they are so detailed and elegant. Our outfits received a number of compliments at the party.
The entire experience was quite pleasant. I highly recommend coming here if you are looking for a costume.
A small note: this place is only by appointment, but they are very good at getting back to you.

Bianca Sovich is an artist and amazing seamstress. Her costumes are not the type that show up at the seasonal costume stores, with obvious wear made of inferior grade materials. If you want a costume for a special event sure to win raves, Bianca is your gal. You might see Bianca herself pop up in all sorts of interesting places. She was Queen of the Mardi Gras this year, strolled the pier with her dashing Captain Hook husband at the Pirate Festival, and is a fixture at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire.
You know those amazing costumes for Shakespearean plays or period films that create the whole mood? Chances are that Bianca was behind them! Strolling through her workshop and costume room is a treat for the eyes. Amazing and intricate works of textile art hang from multiple racks… velvets, satins, taffetas, laces… french trims and ribbons and buttons, oh my!!! You could have a fashion orgasm if you are not careful!
Yesterday I decided to take a friend to Bianca for a fitting as we were planning a «girls day out» to the Renaissance Faire and my friend has never been. Within half an hour of walking through the door, my friend was decked out in wench finery and transported to a different era. She was skirted, laced into a tapestry bodice that gave her bodacious ta-​tas and even walked out with a beautiful pair of earrings that set off the whole outfit. She was thrilled. Yes, there are costume rental booths at the Faire, but you get what you pay for. They are mass produced out of bargain materials and cater to the impulsive tourist.
Bianca’s costumes are unique, and you get a lot for your money. In addition to the vast array of rental outfits, You may also hire Bianca to design a costume especially for your function which you may then purchase.
Not much more to say, except save your pennies and treat yourself to something spectacular the next time you want to make a statement!

OMG. I never imagined something like this to exist. But… it does! Bianca will help you CUSTOM BUILD a period costume from her huge stash of cool stuff. Renaissance, Rococo, Victorian, Edwardian… she’s got it covered! I needed a steampunk-​style Mad Hatter costume the same day. Not the most mainstream request, but she made it happen, and most pleasantly.
Please be aware that you have to make an appointment before anything happens. Also, the service is a LITTLE pricey. It was more than I expected to pay — around $ 33 per day for a three day rental. But you get what you pay for, and more here. This is top of the line boutique service and no less. She’ll even fit and customize items at no extra charge. WOW!