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Fancy dress works well on the Gold Coast, where a theme party is as likely to be on a backyard deck as in a function room. The catch is the climate: a heavy velvet gown or full-body suit can be hard going on a humid January night, and easy to wear on a mild winter evening.
Hiring gives you far more range than a costume bought in a bag, including vintage pieces and handmade outfits with a theatrical feel. It also leaves nothing to store after the party.
Plan your costume hire around these points:
Sort a popular theme early, and look for backups in case several guests want the same character. If the outfits are for a work event, a Christmas party theme is a good place to start, as it stays lighthearted and suits a mixed crowd.
Choose light fabrics, separates and a costume built around accessories. A full-body suit or heavy gown can get very warm on a humid night, particularly outdoors.
Yes, a costume hire shop can suit both. Bring the child to try things on if you can, and allow room for running around at the party.
As soon as the theme is set. That leaves time for fittings and alternatives, especially if several people want outfits from the same theme or era.
Usually the person hiring it, so ask about bonds and cleaning fees at pick-up. Avoid wearing hired pieces in the sand, the sun or the water.
They are, especially for a decade-style party. Vintage and handmade pieces look better than packaged outfits, but they need more care, so ask about any handling requirements.
