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Getting started
is simple
Hiring from Costume Source is really easy — whether it's a school show, a competition solo, or a full theatre production. You order, we send, DPD delivers, and you return everything once the curtain falls.
Pick dates & sizes
Set your dates and choose sizes. Sizing stays consistent across every style.
We deliver
Costumes arrive individually bagged, and labelled on fully tracked DPD delivery.
Send it back
After the show, send everything back. No cleaning, no fuss — we handle the rest.
● Step 1
You order
Browse our massive range of high-quality dance costumes and choose your styles. When you're ready, set your dates and check out — it only takes a few minutes.
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SizingWe stock costumes from lots of different manufacturers, so we standardise our sizing across everything. Check our size guide before you order.
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DatesYour Start Date is when you want the costumes to arrive — give a few days before your first rehearsal or performance. Your End Date is when you send them back, usually a day or two after your last show. Our standard hire is 14 days, which fits most schedules comfortably. Need longer? You can extend, and the extra cost is shown at checkout.
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Making changesYou can amend your booking right up until about a week before it starts. If the value drops below what you've paid, the difference is credited to your account. Any balance owing needs to be settled before we ship.
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Naming costumesAdd a dancer's name to each costume and it gets printed on the bag — great for staying organised, and a handy way to double-check nobody's been missed. It also makes your dancers feel like pros.
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We send
Everything ships direct from our Sparkle Fulfilment Centre in Bristol, professionally cleaned and packed so it's ready the moment it arrives.
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Clean and ready to wearEvery costume goes through our specialist laundry facility before it's packed, so it arrives fresh and Show-Ready.
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PickingAbout a week before your booking starts, we begin picking your order. Once it's marked as Picking, your booking is frozen — no further changes can be made at that point.
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ShippedAs soon as your order ships, you'll get an email from us and full tracking details from DPD. Costumes are sent #ShowReady in individually labelled garment bags, so they're ready for you and your dancers as soon as you open the box.
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DPD deliver
Beautiful #ShowReady costumes delivered right to your door, on a fast and reliable tracked service.
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DeliveryCostumes are sent on a next-day DPD service (highlands and islands take a little longer). You'll get a one-hour delivery slot on the morning of delivery. Remember to keep the boxes — you'll need them to send everything back.
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Looking after costumes
- Keep costumes in their bags when they're not being worn.
- Store them somewhere clean, dry, and away from extreme heat or cold.
- Don't send costumes home with dancers — they remain your responsibility for the whole hire.
- Do not wash anything: we take care of all the cleaning when they come back to us.
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You return
Return everything on the last day of your hire. How you do it just depends on how many boxes you have.
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One or two boxesDrop them at any local parcel shop. We'll give you a QR code — the shop does the rest.
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Three or more boxesWe'll arrange a DPD collection from an address of your choice, at a time that suits you.
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ConfirmationAs soon as we start processing your return, you'll get a confirmation email. We check everything, clean it, and get it ready for the next hire.
● Good to know
Your questions
How long is a standard hire?
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How long is a standard hire?
addOur standard hire is 14 days, which fits most show schedules comfortably. If you need longer, you can extend your hire and the extra cost is shown at checkout.
When should I set my dates?
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When should I set my dates?
addChoose a start date a few days before your first rehearsal or performance so the costumes arrive in good time. Your end date is when you send them back, usually a day or two after your last show.
Can I change my booking after I've booked?
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Can I change my booking after I've booked?
addYes — you can amend your booking up until about a week before it starts. After that we begin picking your order and it's frozen. If the value drops below what you've paid, the difference is credited to your account.
Do I need to clean costumes before returning?
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Do I need to clean costumes before returning?
addNo, every costume is professionally wet-cleaned by our sister company, Costume Care, when it comes back to us.
How do I return everything?
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How do I return everything?
addFor one or two boxes, drop them at any local parcel shop using the QR code we provide. For three or more, we'll arrange a DPD collection from an address of your choice. Keep the original boxes — you'll need them.
Dance costume hire made simple
Hiring dance costumes from Costume Source is really easy. You browse the range and order online, choosing your sizes and your hire dates. We clean, pick and pack everything Show-Ready at our Sparkle Fulfilment Centre in Bristol, then DPD delivers next-day to your door with a one-hour time slot.
Once your show is over, returning is just as simple: drop one or two boxes at a local parcel shop with our QR code, or let us arrange a DPD collection for larger orders. We handle all the cleaning, so there's nothing for you to wash — just pack everything back into the original boxes and send it on its way.
Ready to begin? Hire your dance costume and your Show-Ready order will be on its way in no time.