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Costume Resources

Visit these Web sites and you’ll soon discover how devoted hard core costumists are. Use their wisdom to create your own bitchin’ ensembles.

Costumes.org

From make-up to light-up costumes, this site has it all.

Costuming Tips

Handy depot of info that includes information on techniques, such as dying, workshops, events, how to find stuff, books, tools and more.

Enlightened Libra Creations

Handmade, one-on-a-kind raver and dance-club kid wear.

Fashion Dig

Wonderful resource for vintage clothing. Site is well-organized so you can shop by decade, department, designer or shop. Clothing is original, so items may be pricey (if the price is too high, make note of the style and try to find something more affordable).

Gothic Beauty

This is the online site for the print magazine dedicated to gothic fashion. You will find forums, articles, retailers and events.

The Greater Bay Area Costumer's Guild

Here you will find great links to places that sell costumes, costume pieces, books and magazines and more, all neatly organized by theme. If you have the sewing bug, there’s a great deal of info on patterns, too.

Milieux

Wonderful resource for gothic fashion. It includes links to a variety of stores; the descriptions indicate price and store specialty. The site also has a link for general costuming Web sites.

Mod Cloth

For the frugal vintage shopper, this site sells original vintage clothing and vintage-inspired (read: less expensive). Great stuff for your entire wardrobe, not just costume. Note: Read the Sizing and Fit link before purchasing.