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CHRISTMAS PAST FESTIVAL
COSTUMING...
I was able to do a little “leg work” for y'all and hope
this list assists you in preparing for “Christmas Past”.
Northshore Thrift Stores
Samaritan Center
Girod St., Mandeville
Good Will
Covington
All Saints Thrift Store
908 N. Columbia, Covington 892-5282
Jr. League
529 N. Columbia, Covington 892-5258
I did not check Habitat for Humanity, but they may have clothing. If you have a creative streak you can make use of these stores for putting together an outfit. I purchased a linen blouse for a teen to wear, from the Samaritan center. She will continue to wear it after the costuming; I paid $1.50.
Northshore costumes:
Dance-n-things Dancing Supplies
1731 N. Causeway Blvd., Mand., 626-1178
Didn’t call, but may have accessories to assist such as tights, wigs, etc.
(OMBA MEMBERS):
VIANNE’S TEA SALON & CAFÉ
Men’s stove pipe/top hats in felt - $4.95
Ladies white “bucket” style furry hats - $4.95
SAMARITAN CENTER
Vests, wedding dresses (can be dyed with Ritz dye in your tub)
Old Navy – newsboy hats
Walmart – newsboy hats & frilly blouses for ladies
Southshore costumes:
Uptown Costume & Dancewear
4326 Magazine (corner Napoleon), N.O., 504-895-7969; Answer machine was on, but I know they are in business because they have ad in Gambit. However, I did leave a message and they didn’t return it.
Carl Mack Presents
939 Marigny St., N.O. 504-949-4009
I think they sale and rent costumes. Answer machine, left message, no return call. Pretty sure they are in business, though.
Miss Claudia’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes
4204 Magazine St., N.O. 504-897-6310
Very friendly on phone. Use your imagination and put something together. It is not specific to Victorian and Edwardian clothes, but you can probably find bits and pieces for outfitting.
Mississippi costumes:
Josette’s in Biloxi, MS
1-800-643-6914
www.josette.com
I called them. Very friendly and LOTS of stuff. They outfit for many events and the woman on the phone said they have rentals and sales. Top hat sales start around $12.98. Renting a girl’s Victorian dress would start around $47.50. They have capes, canes, bowler hats, etc, etc. It may be worth the drive.
Internet costuming:
Some of these sites are for serious costuming (reflected in prices), but it may also give you ideas. There were several other sites, so you might want to take time to surf.
www.buycostumes.com
www.becoole.com
www.riverjunction.com
Here are two different items on ebay for Victorian style skirts. The second one is much cheaper, but the auction ends soon. The First one gives a variety of colors to choose from and even with shipping only costs $38...it has a Buy It Now feature and the seller's ebay name is dantzlercreations and her feedback rating is excellent.
ITEM 1
ITEM 2
This lady makes bonnets and aprons. Her bonnets run about $10 - $12 US dollars plus shipping of about $4.00. They're hand made in white, black, and possibly other colors and would be lovely with a bit of lace, mistletoe, etc...
ITEM 3
There are a lot more reasonable items...just go to ebay and type in "victorian costumes" or "civil war clothing" or something of the like.
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