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Four Reasons to Buy Costumes Beyond Halloween

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Audrey

There are plenty of reasons to buy costumes all year long.  Of course, the biggest is Halloween, but then you have the fun of costume and theme parties, even outrageous weddings! Here are a few fun ideas that you might want to try, and buy a costume to go along with them! 1. 80s Party The 1980s were a fun and wild time.  All that great big hair, neon colors, and crazy makeup, make for a great costume and a great party!  Once you’ve found your perfect 80s costume, be it giant shoulder pads and neon eye shadow, or a full on Michael Jackson costume, it is time to get planning.  Make sure you have all the hit songs from the 80s playing non-stop, break out the Rubik’s cube party favors, and have a room playing all the best 80s … Continue reading →

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Costumes – Fun or Your Just Not That Into It

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Queen of Halloween

Go to a costume event, any costume event, whether it is held by an organization, or by a private person and you will see little groups of people, all thinking about the costumes they are wearing. Group One: The Can’t Wait for Halloween Crew You can tell them right away: the costume lovers. Chances are they own at least a dozen costume, as well as accessories and elements that can be used to create a dozen more. Put them in a room full of cast off clothing and some old makeup and they will come up with a costume on their own, if all else fails. These are the people wearing the most elaborate costumes and having the best time. They are completely in the moment. Perfect costume choices for this group include historical and elaborate costumes, often with working, … Continue reading →

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Buying Costumes Online vs. Hiring at a Local Shop

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Queen of Halloween

There are pros and cons to buying costumes online, just like there are to hiring them at a local shop. However, when you compare the two side by side, you often see that the positives for the online shop are far better and brighter than that of the local shop in a number of key areas. Bigger Selection Depending on the size of the local shop, the selection is going to center on the classics and the up to the minute, hottest styles, in other words, the top cash makers. Not only will the store be limited in styles but in size ranges as well. If you are a difficult to fit size, it is very unlikely that they will have much of what you want at all. Better Prices Face it, if you are due to arrive in costume … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Buying Costumes Online

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Queen of Halloween

If you are looking for a costume whether it is for Halloween or just for a fancy dress party, there are a number of places that you can buy them. You can go to costume specialty shops, but those typically only open for the US Halloween season, so what are you to do if you need a costume in April? You can go to a year ‘round costume shop but those are typically very expensive. You would end up paying three or four times what the costume is worth in those stores. You can rent a costume, but the question is how many people have had that costume on before you and how well are they cleaned between uses? You could look for a costume in the big box retail stores, but again, it is not likely that there will … Continue reading →

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Ladies Fancy Dress Costumes

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Queen of Halloween

  There is nothing better than a fancy dress party or event. If you have been invited to one, then you have your choice of beautiful ladies fancy dress costumes. It is important that you find the right one, especially if you are trying to catch the eye of a certain man. There are certain things you should keep in mind when you choose your costume and one of the most important of these considerations is where to buy your fancy dress. Ladies Fancy Dress Costumes Online The advantage of buying your costume online is not only the convenience but the wide selection you can find as well. Some costume shops limit the size and variety simply because they do not have the space; an online shop does not need to worry about that, allowing for far more size, colors … Continue reading →

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