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Birch Place Shop

lilah wild — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:50:27 +0000

Fantasy costumes that push way past Halloween-in-a-bag getups into the realms of maximum frill. Trans and plus-size friendly, the designs are an explosion of lolita/french maid/cosplay ruffles – this is a great place for packing on some serious petticoat volume – with some more grownup occupational attire in PVC flight attendant dresses, boss-lady puff-sleeve blouses, military caps, and satin nurse masks. The lingerie is just as frothy, and accessories include tulle hair flowers, heels, wigs, and little lacy bags to match the outfits.

Tutu-Topia

lilah wild — Thu, 20 May 2010 23:53:22 +0000

A very, very thorough catalog that makes sure to offer every possible permutation of tutu in existence, and then some. Rainbow spectrums, hologram and metallic glitter fabrics, striped panels, and further customizable with more layers, gathering or pleating, color contrast, hidden pockets, sequins, and pixie points. The bustled styles make for some flashy burlesque stage tails, mini-tutu wrist cuffs can be made to match, and the “fairy eco” page upcycles all the leftover odds and ends into raggedy little grab-bag skirts.

Very Merry Seamstress

lilah wild — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:07:08 +0000

A gigantic catalog of handmade historical clothing and beyond for men and women, from Marie Antoinette ensembles to anime costumes. Full of gowns browsable by era, kids’ outfits, and things for pirates and brides, as well as harder-to-find key dressup bits: Elizabethan partlets, maternity bodices, a page of “underskirt devices,” elaborate neck ruffs, bodice jewels, wedding circlets, all the period-appropriate hats, velvet jester hose that offer the option of coordinating codpieces if that’s the kind of guy you are. Custom is extremely welcome.

Cloak & Dagger Creations

lilah wild — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:44:00 +0000

Medieval dress that goes for the imperious and swirling, whether in black silk velvet cloaks or more sober Jedi robes. The gowns flaunt all kinds of long trailing sleeves and the men’s shirt section is a goldmine of pirate frill. Tunics, chemises, surcoats, Irish bodice dresses, ring and chain belts, hairsticks, buncovers, snoods, costume hats, and custom is very welcome.

RomWear

lilah wild — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:11:00 +0000

Romulan garb, straight from the costume designers of 2009’s Star Trek, “custom made just as if they were for the lead actors in the film” and quite blendable with cyber/playa warrior wardobes. High-collared vests and jackets trimmed with angled piping, ruched wrap tops and loose-fitting pants continuing the dark spacey mood, and some sinister tabi to finish it off. Thanks, Debauched Sage!

Lolita Baby Angel

lilah wild — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:52:00 +0000

The frills and froof of sweet lolita, broken up with sailor outfits and ear-topped hoodies. Pastel shoes garnished with roses and bows, handbags that consider piano keys on par with crowns, hair accessories, lots of pink and white on this site. The clothing is all made custom, and cosplay commissions are welcome.

Motor Cowboy

lilah wild — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:31:00 +0000

Made-to-measure costume replica boots that aim for total screen and stage accuracy, where not only can you find the classic genre fashionables of The Matrix and Star Wars, but the extreme platforms of KISS! A very wide array here, wrestling flats and superhero pull-ons, thigh-his and gogo heels, riders and motorcyclers, the stompers of Snake Plissken and James Dean. Custom welcome and encouraged. Thanks, Sara!

Cosworx

lilah wild — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:34:00 +0000

A wiggery with recommendations for cosplay – pointed bangs, spiked unnatural hues, Goldilocks curls, butt-length locks, the fun stuff – and plenty of other more normalish offerings, presented with and without bangs. Also boots and heels from Demonia and Pleaser.

Uniquities

lilah wild — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:47:00 +0000

This site specializes in the weaponry of cosplay, featuring loads of delightfully weird fantasy blades, and a few practical things too – where one can find knives from both The Legend of Zelda and Iron Chef. AbbyShot clothing, Japanese and European armor, and fannish bits of domestica and adornment in the Film & TV collectibles section – for those who would love a set of Middle Earth goblets, or a rather cyber-looking Dr. Who watch.

Moon Costumes

lilah wild — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:09:00 +0000

Halloween costumes galore! Horror icons, fairies, pirates, movie characters, historical dress, loads of personas to choose from, including a section of cosplay. Accessories both glamorous and disgusting are available to flesh everything out, from wings and boots to bits of gore. Magic tricks, clowning supplies, makeup and body art, masks and wigs, haunted house props, and even a section for pets.

AbbyShot

lilah wild — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:14:00 +0000

Costume replicas that aim for total screen accuracy and everyday wearability. Most of the catalog is outerwear, but oh, what outerwear: Bride jackets, Ghost in the Shell shrugs, Silent Bob’s overcoat, Mad Max leather, Matrix trenchcoats of course, and some gloves as well, from Dark Maiden warrior laceups to Hepburn opera glam.

Limebarb

lilah wild — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:01:00 +0000

Anime dress divided into three sections: the clothing store is all schoolgirl sailorwear, the pre-made store features ornate fantasy costuming, fairy wings and flowing overcoats and all, and the commissions page offers detailed entire-ensemble reproductions of fan favorites: Junko Mizuno’s artwork, Dir en Grey, Final Fantasy, Demeter from Cats, the ladies of Blade Runner, and a whole galaxy of manga characters. Customers are also welcome to submit their own ideas.

Candy Fruit

lilah wild — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:30:00 +0000

The ultimate site for cosplay maid outfits: nun maids, waitress maids, bikinied maids, lots of variants on aproned and puff-sleeved minidresses. Flowing Victorian cape-coats complement the look as well as frilly headpieces, thigh-high socks, petticoats, and garter belts. Thanks, Sara!