Let’s Dress Up: Imaginative Costume Play from Birth Up
Posted: November 22nd, 2008Today’s post written by Angela
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Watching a child play is such a delight to behold. It’s pretty much their sole occupation, and they do it with passion.
It is highly amusing to watch kids exercise their imaginations and pretend to be all kinds of different people and things. From animals to royalty, every role is played with gusto and conviction.
There’s nothing like a good costume to really bring out a great performance, and today I want to introduce to a few of my faves. From little babies to bigger kids, there’s something for everyone. Let the drama begin!
It’s never too early to start! Swaddle your newborn in sweet Sozo wraps and caps from the US, available from Baby’s Got Style. Baby’s Got Style also carry the Australian-designed Noo costumes.
Sozo moo-Cow Wrap and Cap Set $39.95
Noo Designs Bee Outfit $59.95
Ratcheting it up a notch are the fabulous Tom Arma costumes at My Make Believe, imported from the US. Called “the Armani of the kiddy costume world” by The Wall Street Journal, Tom Arma, an environmentally conscious company, creates costumes that transform your child into the animal they represent. Perfect for costume parties, photoshoots, or why not even for an expedition to the supermarket: that’ll make the other shoppers look twice!
My Make Believe are offering 20% off store-wide until 31 December 2008. Enter code ‘flamingo’ at checkout to redeem.
A selection of Tom Arma costumes at My Make Believe. Prices range from $95.00-$105.00
Travis Design costumes, imported by Little Possums Toys from the UK, present superbly executed versions of your standard costume fare: fairies, pirates, insects, and the like.
Travis Designs costumes at Little Possums Toys. All costumes pictured $72.95
Monkeytail & Wellington hit the superhero mark with their Australian-designed and made Little Hero capes, masks and powercuffs. Chose from their designs, or custom-design your own.
Little Hero capes $39.95-$45.95
Little Hero masks $15.95
Little Hero power cuffs $8.95
Finally, Wovenplay from the US, available to buy at Tiny People, bring high art into children’s costumery. Natural and organic fabrics, hand colouring, and an artistic sensibility, are the hallmark of these contemporary investment pieces. Let your child’s spirit soar!
Wovenplay Moth Dress Up $230.00
Wovenplay Genevra Cotton Tutu $220.00
Please check individual sites for shipping costs and details.
