Finding a great costume can be tricky if you’re looking for something niche, like a costume inspired by your favourite read. Etsy is the best place to find unique pieces that will provide you with the best handmade costume that fits your interests. Whether it’s for you or your little furry friend, We’re about to break down some of the best Etsy stores to find the book-ish costume of your dreams.
@Crimsonhandsfx
If your favourite book is a gory horror novel, then this Etsy store is perfect for you! This store focuses on FX pieces made from resin, which is more comfortable for your skin than latex, which is what most stores use. With eye holes to see, foam padding for comfort, and an adjustable head strap to ensure it stays on, this handcrafted product is perfect for a realistic and gory mask. Other products in this store include transferable zombie bites and fake vampire fangs. Items cost from $60-100.
@VictorianChoice
If you prefer to read classics, this store is bound to have the costume of your dreams. From Victorian dresses to Gothic Renaissance costumes, this store produces dresses from many historical periods. Materials used include cotton, velvet, and taffeta fabric. The dresses are decorated with beautiful embellishments such as lace, hooks, zippers, and buttons. Prices for items range from $60-200, depending on your purchase.
@CarbickovaCrowns
This store is great for lovers of Greek mythology. Here, you are able to get your hands on multiple captivating crowns, great for your literary costume. Items include gorgeous fashion accessories such as halo headbands, headpieces and jewellery, this store is bound to have something to complete your costume that you feel might be missing something. Items tend to cost from $15-20, depending on how extravagant you want your accessory to be.
@CostureroReal
Fantasy lovers will adore this store as it holds multiple pieces to create a book-ish costume. From wings to corsets and cloaks, this store has everything for a whimsical fae costume. Pieces cost from $40-140. Everything in this store is crafted, made and shipped with love. If you’re into darker and gothic designs they also have a store called @UchronicTime.
@CosplayFX
Some more items for fantasy lovers can be found at this store. These FX pieces focus on more whimsical costumes with fake elf ears for sale. These natural latex pieces are bound to complete an outfit, ensuring a memorable costume. These comfortable pieces range from $18-28.
@KittenArtCrochet
All items in this store are crocheted, including pet hats made from vegan and pet-friendly yarn. With many designs for upcoming holidays, this Etsy shop is a great place to get your cat a cute hat! Can’t find what you’re looking for? No problem — this store takes custom orders. Just message the seller with your request, and hopefully, you and your furry friend can match. Orders cost $18-25.
@sewdoggonecreative
This store has a great number of costumes to choose from for your pets, and they typically cost $20-80, depending on what you purchase. A priority in this shop is making sure the costume fits your pet, unlike the generic sizing found in most stores. Here, you can find multiple sizes to ensure the costume picked will fit your pet and match any occasion.
Not only is shopping from an independent seller great for the community, but it also guarantees you quality products, as these sellers genuinely care about their customers. Additionally, you get the creative freedom to customize your orders to ensure you have the costume of your dreams. Check out the stores mentioned above to find the literary costume of your dreams.
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