Dream Costume Designs is a preferred vendor for custom costumes for children's entertainment companies all over the U.S.  We make the highest quality costumes at the most affordable rates including volume discounts for companies with entertainers for birthday parties, festivals, circus, theatre, and more!

Minimums:

In order to get volume discounts, booking costumes for more than one performer at a time gets you the best deal.  As well, doing multiples of the same costume even if it is in different sizes can also give you a discount.  But even if you are just doing one costume at a time, you can still get a great discount from Dream Costume Designs at stellar quality!

One Stop Shop:

We want to be your full service costume provider so we can provide you with the full package including wigs, jewelry, accessories, shoes, hoops, crinolines, stockings, and more.  Ask for a comprehensive quote for costumes!

Characters:

We can do most any characters.  Princesses are our specialty.  Princesses, Pirates, Fairies, Super Hero's, Clowns, and more.  You can choose to do characters from our designs or provide a sketch of your own.  We will build according to your sketches.

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Entertainers:

We do not provide entertainers, but since we work with entertainment companies nationwide we can point you in the right direction if you are looking for an entertainer for an event.  As well we do work with a number of individuals who desire to do entertainment events or modeling if you are a company looking for additional entertainers in your area.  Most of the models used in photographing our costumes are available for hire by an entertainment company wishing to expand their company.

Quotes:

Please contact us with your costume needs and volume for a specific quote.  We will be happy to provide you with client references or provide you with over the phone consultations. 

Sizing:

We can make the following variations/options when it comes to sizing:

1) Adjustable Lace-up Back Bodices

PROS - Allows you to adjust the costume out to 3-4 inches in bust and waist to accomodate a wide variety of sizes.  Helps modify a dress that is made of non-stretchy material become fully adjustable.  Nice look in back with a very high end feel.  Low cost in accomodating multiple performers.

CONS - Performers need help to get in and out of their costumes.  They will not be able to get in and out by themselves.  Some may need training on how to properly lace up a lace up back.

2) Invisible Zipper Backs with Stretch Materials Bodices

PROS - Allows performers to adjust the costume 1.5-2" max in bust and waist to accomodate sizing as material stretches out.  Allows performers to dress themselves without help.  Costumes made with stretchy material in the sleeves can expand out. Invisible zipper hides under the material for a seamless look.  Lower cost per dress, however less sizes accomodating multiple performers makes overall cost higher.

CONS - Tight on larger performers, loose on smaller performers.  Lower expandability than a lace up back. 

3) Adjustable Skirts

Skirts can be made with adjustable hooks (hooks sewn in various increments on the inside of the skirt) for adjustability.  Reduces cost with bodice options #1 or #2.

4) Multiple Bodices

PROS - Allows a customized fit whether going with a non-stretchy material or stretchy material, bodices can be made in several size increments paired with 1 adjustable skirt.  Allows a perfect fit for any performer used within the size range.

CONS - Significantly more cost although it is still cheaper than doing individual costumes per performer.

5) Individual Costumes

PROS - Allows a perfect fit for each performer as each performer has a costume made to their measurements (or a standard size close to their measurements.

CONS - Highest cost.  Depending on how standard a size that performer is, if they are not with you long term, you may need to find someone to fit in the costumes.

6) Use of Elastic

PROS - Allows adjustability wherever you need it.  Elastic can be added into the waist and sleeves so there can be variable sizes there.

CONS - Having elastic in the waist brings down the look of the costume and makes it look cheaper whereas something with structure looks higher end (for dresses).  However, in regards to a men's costume it makes no difference to have elastic waisted pants if they are covered by an accessory or jacket. Doing elastic in the sleeves has no effect on the quality level.