How to Choose an Adult Princess Costume

Choosing a princess costume for little girls is relatively easy.  You simply go to the store, take a stroll down the toy aisle, and there you have it, wall to wall instant princess from dresses to accessories to toy and games- all princess!  However, when an adult needs to find a fancy princess costume, it is a lot harder to find a dress that will fit well and last for years to come.

Having an adult princess costume is a great item to have around the house.  It can be used every year for an easy Halloween Costume, for a little girl's birthday party, so you can lend it to a friend who is hosting a princess tea party, for a local or school play, or for a princess ball.  Adults love princesses too, so indulge yourself.  You deserve it!  Not to mention it will be an investment in something you can use over and over for years to come.

Choosing a quality adult Princess costume can be difficult to find.  You can't just run to the local Wal-mart and pick out your favorite one.  There are other ways to find adult princess costumes.  Sometimes specialty party stores will carry them or you can rent them from a local theatre company.  However many time the price tag will be quite high on such specialty items.

As an alternative, you can cut out the middle man and buy an adult dress online.  There are a plethora of retailers that sell adult princess costumes online.  For example, if you are looking for a Cinderella costume, to find one, try searching for "quality adult Cinderella costume"  You can usually find some in the $50-$75 range in sizes from small to extra large.

Since you want your dress to last for more than one occasion, make sure you purchase it from a trusted retailer and that it is made with quality fabrics.  It is possible to find adult princess dresses that are machine washable.  This is a big plus, especially if you have kids or plan on wearing your dress at children's parties or even on Halloween when it is raining and/or muddy outside.

You will want a princess dress that is beautiful as well as made from high quality fabrics that are machine washable.  You will want to look for one that is comfortable for a night at the ball.  Little Adventures is a great brand because they serge all the edges of their dresses so they are completely finished.  They will not fray or rip at the seams.  You can wash them separately in the washing machine, saving lots of dry-cleaning money, and they come in a variety of sizes to fit nearly everyone.

Make sure to measure yourself from your shoulder to your ankle to see if the dress will fit.  It is always possible to machine hem your princess dress, but why go to the trouble, find one that will be ready to wear immediately.

A helpful tip is to email the retailers that sell the dresses.  Many of them offer discounts if you order multiple items, including the dress, and accessories and many offer free shipping.  But, most of all, have fun looking for and using your new princess dress!