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Costume Inspiration & Resources
A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Crystal Ice Cream Fantasy will be here soon on June 9! Costumes for the whole family are encouraged, so the Fairytale Town team has gathered some fun costume tips and resources to help you find the perfect costume:
Make Your Own Fairy Wings. Instructions and images by Simplicity Creative Group.
First tip: a little goes a long way! Accessories are an easy way to add some magic to your outfit, and can be worn with or without a full costume. For men, how about donning a Renaissance-style hat? And here is a how-to guide on making wings for you or your little one using wire (a coat hanger should work well) and pantyhose. There is plenty of room for creative expression through shape, color, embellishments and more!
Second tip: try thrifting! Visit your favorite thrift store and search for items that can be transformed into a costume. Formals and prom dresses could turn into spectacular fairy costumes! Some thrift stores may even have costumes for sale.
Selection of formal dresses at Thrift Town on Stockton Boulevard
Third tip: if you’re feeling especially crafty, make your own costume! A number of sewing patterns are available for toddlers, youth and adults. Here are some of our favorites: a simple fairy costume for toddlers, a Renaissance style shirt for men, women and teens, and a fairy costume for women.
Fourth tip: check out a local costume shop! Below is a list of local and regional costume shops that carry Renaissance, Shakespearean and Fairy costumes either for rent or for sale. See each listing for more details.
Broadway Costume & Theatrical Supply
3945 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento
(916) 455-6021
Costumes are available to rent. Adult and child costumes are available. Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM Tuesday through Friday; 10 AM – 4 PM Saturday.
Decades Costumes
2004 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento
(916) 920-0932
Costumes are available to rent. They mostly carry adult costumes, but they do have Renaissance costumes for children ages 10 and up. Hours: 11 AM – 4 PM Tuesday through Thursday; 11 AM – 6 PM Friday; and 11 AM – 5 PM Saturday.
Evangeline’s Costume Mansion
113 K Street, Old Sacramento
(916) 448-2594
Costumes are for sale. Adult and child costumes are available. Hours: 10 AM – 6:30 PM Sunday through Friday; 10 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday.
I Wannabe Costumes
Near Old Sac and Raley Field
(916) 371-0901
Costumes are available to rent. Adult and child costumes are available. Hours: by appointment. Call or visit the website to make an appointment.
Camelot Costumes
3717 Taylor Road, Loomis
(916) 652-8441
Costumes are available to rent. Adult and child costumes are available. Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM Tuesday through Friday; 10 AM – 4 PM Saturday.
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