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Buying a costume online is simple once you know what to check. You cannot try it on first, so the product page has to do the work. This guide covers the things to look at, in the order that saves you the most time.

Start with the event

Write down what the costume is for and where it will be worn. A World Book Day at school means a full day of sitting, walking and playing. A Halloween night means walking in the dark. A Christmas party might only need a Santa hat. Once you know the event, the choice gets much shorter.

Who is it for?

Our range is split into adult costumes and kids costumes, so start in the right category. Christmas costumes and inflatable costumes have their own pages, with options for both adults and children.

Check the size

Many costumes come in several sizes. You choose yours with the Size option on the product page. The sizes are listed on each product page, and a size chart is in the product photos where the maker provides one.

Measure the person who will wear it and compare those numbers with the chart. Costume sizes are not always the same as everyday clothing sizes. If you are not sure which size to pick, email us before you order.

Check what is in the pack

Product photos often show a full outfit with shoes, a wig and props. The list on the product page tells you what is in the pack. If something is in a photo but not on the list, it is not included.

This matters most a few days before the event. Read the list when you order, so you have time to find anything extra.

Wigs, hats, capes and masks

Sometimes you do not need a full costume. A cape and a mask, a witch hat or a pair of wings can be enough for a school dress-up day or a last-minute party invitation.

Accessories also finish a costume you already own. A wig or a hat can change the whole look.

Inflatable costumes

An inflatable costume is filled with air by a small fan after you zip it up. The fan keeps running while you wear it. Check the product page for the height range the costume suits and how the fan is powered, and have what it needs ready before the day.

Think about the day itself

A child at school needs to sit at a desk, eat lunch and go to the toilet without help. An adult at a party may want to sit, eat and dance. Look at the photos and ask yourself how the costume will go for a few hours, not only for a photo.

For outdoor events, think about the weather. On a warm day, a full suit can get warm. On a cool night, you may want room for clothes underneath.

Order in time

We dispatch within 2 working days. Delivery then takes up to 7 working days by tracked courier, and remote areas can take a few days longer. There is no express option. Count back from your event and leave some spare days.

Care

Follow the care instructions that come with the costume. Try it on as soon as it arrives, with the tags and packaging kept, so you know it is right while you can still send it back. A change of mind return needs the item unworn, unwashed and in its original packaging.

Your costume buying checklist

Name the event. Pick the category. Check the size against the size chart. Read what is in the pack. Add any wig, hat, cape or mask you need. Count the days to your event. Then compare prices, in pounds sterling, with delivery included at £49 and over.

The short version

Buy for the event, check the size before the photos, and read what is in the pack. Order early, and you have 14 days from delivery to change your mind.