The Costume Closet

Start of a Brand New Year!

2008-01-31T10:26:00.000-08:00

We hope everyone has had a safe and happy start to 2008!

We are getting into our busy season and rentals are starting to book up for competitions and shows. Please call in with your requests or place your order online early so we can reserve the costumes you want before they are taken!

Remember, we do offer custom order dancewear and shoes but order in advance. Production is about 4 weeks out right now!

If you have any questions, just ask!

~The Costume Closet

Latest additions...

2007-12-19T07:45:00.001-08:00

We have added the last of our new consignments to our website. Check out every section of our website to see the latest additions! www.thecostumecloset.com

Call or email with any questions on sizing and availability!

Have a safe and blessed Holiday Season!

~The Costume Closet Staff~

1-800-319-7317

Christmas Dance Costumes

2007-12-04T07:44:00.000-08:00

We have a wide variety of winter dance costumes and some Christmas themed. Here are a couple we have in stock...

If you search "winter" or "Christmas" in our search engine it will bring up all of our winter/holiday costumes. You can also see more by browsing our Novelty section under the More Categories page of our website. Please let us know if you have any questions on sizes and availability!

~Merry Christmas from The Costume Closet Staff~

In progress...

2007-12-04T07:42:00.000-08:00

We are in the process of add the new items to our website. They should be up on our site in the next week!

www.thecostumecloset.com

~The Costume Closet

One more set of additions

2007-11-09T11:39:00.000-08:00

We are having one more photoshoot next week to add the last of our new items to our website until next summer! Check out our website www.thecostumecloset.com in about 2 to 3 weeks to see the latest additions. For sizing questions please email rent@thecostumecloset.com or call toll free 1-800-319-7317.

Thank You,

The Costume Closet Staff

New Items...

2007-11-01T07:57:00.000-07:00

We have just added several more items to our inventory. Check out every section of the website to see the latest additions!

http://www.thecostumecloset.com/

How Our Rentals Work

2007-10-25T06:42:00.000-07:00

All of our rentals are in between $15.00 to $23.00 per costume. We do have a $100.00 order minimum on all rentals before shipping.

Q:How long do you keep the costumes?
A:You get them for one month! If you need them longer than that, each costume is $3.00 per additional week.

We do require payment in full as well as a rental agreement before we can ship off your order. We require a credit card as a security deposit on the rental agreement if you are paying with a business check, school purchase order or money order. Nothing is charged to your card unless your return is late, costumes are missing or are damaged. This is to protect our consignors. To view our online rental agreement click here http://www.thecostumecloset.com/rent.htm.

Q:What happens if I lose a costume?
A: You will be charged a replacement fee of three times the rental amount.

Q: Do I need to clean the costumes before I send them back?
A: Yes, we provide you cleaning instructions in your package. Hand wash or delicate cycle and hang dry. You also have the option to pay $0.99 per costume for us to clean them for you when you place your order.

We hope this helps you answer any questions you might have in regards to renting costumes. For further information, please refer to the link above or email us at rent@thecostumecloset.com.

~The Costume Closet Staff

New Additions...

2007-10-11T08:46:00.001-07:00

We have just added more dance costumes to our inventory! Be sure to check out all of the secitons of our website as additons have been made to each category. Here are a few we have added:

ALCG8 -$15 Qty: 21

BAR22-s $27.95 Qty: 28

LHHS255 $23 Qty 13

TWHS2 $20 Qty:29

ALHS52 $20 Qty: 41

http://www.thecostumecloset.com/

Picking Out a Dance Costume...

2007-09-13T08:17:00.000-07:00

Once you have your music picked out and routine choreographed, it's time to find a costume that works with the dance. Picking out that perfect dance costume for your team's performance might not be as easy as it seems. There are many aspects you must consider when searching for your costume. First, think about where the performance is and what you might need to really make the dancers stand out. For field performances: sequins, sparkles/glitter, and bright colors show up the best. Stage performances need a costume that won't be washed out by the lights. Stay clear of the pale tans/pinks and possibly whites depending on the lights you use.

Consider the size of your dancers. Make sure that what ever you pick will be flattering on all sizes. If a dancer is in between sizes, always go with the larger one. You're better off pinning or tacking it to fit rather than trying to squeeze into something that's a little too tight, it will look better too.

You also need to think about the style of dance being performed and what movements will be done. Turns are very effective with flowing skirts. If there is a lot of floor work, make sure your dancers won't get tangled up in their costume. Pick something that is more fitted to the body, and if you pick a dress, pick one that isn't floor length.

Remember to practice in your costumes to make sure you can do all the moves required and to make sure nothing pops open or comes off, that gives you a chance to safety pin or fasten whatever might need it to keep it from happening your actual performance.

Good luck!

Halloween Wigs!!

2007-09-06T10:28:00.001-07:00

Now is the time to order wigs to complete your perfect Halloween costume! We offer custom wigs from Lacey Wigs. Here are just a few of the 200+ we have listed on our website. To browse our entire online catalog of wigs visit ...

http://www.thecostumecloset.com/new_main.asp?Category=new_wig

Sign Up for Our Newsletter and Email Updates!

2007-08-31T07:16:00.000-07:00

We have set up a way for you to join our email list for newsletters and email updates from us! It's a simple, three question form on the side tool bar! We would love to add you!

Amazon

2007-08-29T10:34:00.000-07:00

We now have our own Amazon.com site that sells items related to dance! From false eyelashes to dance floors, there are many itemsto choose from.

Check it out!

http://astore.amazon.com/wwwthecostume-20

If you don't see some items you would like, relating to dance, let us know! We will do the research and if we find what you are wanting, we will add it to our store!

~The Costume Closet Staff

Now Offering...Sansha!

2007-08-22T11:10:00.000-07:00

We have just become a vendor for Sansha. Sansha is well known in the ballet world for their wonderful ballet shoes. They have so many shoes, styles and colors to choose from as well as basic dancewear. We are in the process of adding their products to our website, so check back frequently under the "Custom Order" section of our site for the newest updates to our online catalog!

www.thecostumecloset.com

About our Company

2007-08-17T12:35:00.000-07:00

The Costume Closet was founded in 1997, providing dance costumes at a discount to schools and dance groups all over the country. Currently, we have over 1,000 costumes in our inventory. We offer a large variety of dance costumes to rent and purchase, as well custom order items. Our dancewear is used by competitive studio teams, dance teams, drill teams, color guards, winter guards, liturgical groups, theater and stage productions and other performance groups.

Rentals range anywhere from $15.00- $23.00 for ONE MONTH! Sale items start at $9.95 and go up to $30.00. Rental and sale items are in stock and are ready to ship out.

We can custom order Bal Tog, AMB, Funky Diva, MotionWear, Watercolour, Lacey Wigs, Bloch and now Sansha to meet your color and sizing needs! For custom order basic dance wear and shoes, contact Amber at amber@thecostumecloset.com.

For more information on our company or to view our entire online catalog, please visit us at http://www.thecostumecloset.com/ or call us toll free at 1-800-319-7317 .

~The Costume Closet Staff