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First of all, we don't simply
write about costumes, masks and accessories we've seen online, in a store or in a catalog.
We actually own every costume, mask and accessory we write about. This gives us the
opportunity to evaluate them in real life use and see if they meet our demands. If a
particular costume makes it into one of our articles or reviews it means we liked it. We
always provide a link to a suggested online retailer where you can purchase the costume,
mask and/or accessories.
Many
online costume stores offer a large selection of unusual costumes that can't be found in
department stores, or even costume shops. And shopping online allows you to shop well in
advance of Halloween, avoiding the last-minute crowds and empty shelves, all without
leaving your home. This year we highly recommend
Halloween Only for all your costume needs. This company have been around a long time and
is very
reputable.
Order your costume well in advance of
Halloween. This gives you time to make sure that it fits well, fills your needs and to accessorize.
For obvious reasons, most retailers of Halloween costumes don't give refunds on costumes
after Halloween has past, and this is understandable. But most will let you exchange or
return unused costumes before October 31st.
Many online retailers do not actually stock
the products they sell. They will pass the order to a distributor and the product(s) will
be dropped shipped to you. The problem is that since they don't actually stock their own
products it often takes longer for you to receive your order, or they might be out of
stock. We suggest that you only order from reliable online retailers such as those listed
as sources in our "how-to" articles or those you've used before.
A costume is a costume, not! Quality of
Halloween costumes vary greatly. Needless to say, the price is usually a good
indicator as to the quality of a costume, but not always. Since Halloween comes only once
a year, you want your costume to look great, and its worth spending a little more to
really stand out in a crowd.
You may want
to use your favorite costume over, year after year. This
will require some care and repair. Make sure, before you put
it away until next year, that it is free of make-up stains
or rips or tears. Launder it according to manufacturers
instructions and repair any damage to it. Invest in a
garment bag to store it in and it will be ready for next
years use when you want it.
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