The Dressing-up Box

The Dressing-up Box HUGE range of costumes and accessories. Catering for all sizes and budgets. Also stockist of make up (both face-paints and theatrical)and wigs.

The Dressing-Up Box is a privately owned company with a vast range of quality, unique costumes to hire. We cater for individuals going to parties or for groups putting on a production. Our costumes range from the historical to the most current famous faces. We can create costumes to provide each customer with the perfect outfit and make alterations if necessary. We can also make bespoke costumes

(when time allows). As well as over 10,000 hire costumes, we also stock a large selection of sell- through costumes and accessories plus make-up and wigs - all at competitive prices. Please phone us with any queries on 01371 875545 or email [email protected]

It really is the party season now - and for once we've got the weather to go with it.  Whether you're celebrating Jane A...
23/06/2025

It really is the party season now - and for once we've got the weather to go with it. Whether you're celebrating Jane Austen's anniversay ; celebrating the Summer Solstise , or just having a good time. Come and see just how many costumes we've got.

1940's Goodwood Party? We have a large range of costumes and accessories to hire. Open today until 5pm, Mon, Thurs, Fri ...
07/06/2025

1940's Goodwood Party? We have a large range of costumes and accessories to hire. Open today until 5pm, Mon, Thurs, Fri afternoons only from 2-5.30pm
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It's Festival season! Bright, bold, glitter, feathers - the choice is yours! Huge range of accessories to purchase and c...
31/05/2025

It's Festival season! Bright, bold, glitter, feathers - the choice is yours! Huge range of accessories to purchase and costumes to hire.
Open Mon, Thurs, Fri 2-5.30pm and Sat 10-5pm

 .  The weather forecast isn't great, so all the more reason to dress up and party!  Current themes this weekend seem to...
22/05/2025

. The weather forecast isn't great, so all the more reason to dress up and party! Current themes this weekend seem to be ; , and

VE Day celebrations? Dress up for the occasion! We are open Monday, Thursday & Friday 2-5.30pm and Saturday 10-5pm  (NOT...
19/04/2025

VE Day celebrations? Dress up for the occasion! We are open Monday, Thursday & Friday 2-5.30pm and Saturday 10-5pm (NOT OPEN BANK HOLIDAYS)

Easter is 2 weeks away! Hire an Easter Bunny or even an Easter Egg for your Easter Egg Hunt! We are open Monday, Thursda...
04/04/2025

Easter is 2 weeks away! Hire an Easter Bunny or even an Easter Egg for your Easter Egg Hunt! We are open Monday, Thursday and Friday 2-5.30pm and Saturday 10-5pm

New stock! Pop in to see us and channel your inner cowboy!
15/02/2025

New stock! Pop in to see us and channel your inner cowboy!

It's been a busy week.  A huge production of Bugsy Malone has just come back (LOTS of washing and dry cleaning to do); a...
08/02/2025

It's been a busy week. A huge production of Bugsy Malone has just come back (LOTS of washing and dry cleaning to do); a production of Hairspray has just gone out, and yet another production of Oliver is waiting to go...
The party scene seems to be picking up again. An alphabet party; two murder dinner parties and a Cowboy/Western party. We've also had enquiries for a 1930s production and several schools are hiring costumes for their students to wear (to give them confidence) for GCSE and A level exams. It certainly requires a breath of different outfits!
is only 4 weeks away. We have a selection of popular costumes to buy or hire.

Too late ... you missed it!  The local pantomimes have all had record audiences this year (we say it's because of the co...
27/01/2025

Too late ... you missed it! The local pantomimes have all had record audiences this year (we say it's because of the costumes ....) They are great fun, perhaps you could be in one next year??

It's too late - you missed it!  Local pantomimes were a sell out, so next year, book early.  Many of the local villages ...
27/01/2025

It's too late - you missed it! Local pantomimes were a sell out, so next year, book early. Many of the local villages and drama groups put on productions. You could even take part next year!

20/01/2025

are you dressing up to watch the thrilling finale of Traitors? We have black hooded capes .....

It's a new year, and we will be open for longer!  We're now open on Monday, Thursday AND Friday afternoons (2 - 5.30) as...
06/01/2025

It's a new year, and we will be open for longer! We're now open on Monday, Thursday AND Friday afternoons (2 - 5.30) as well as all day Saturday (10 - 5) We're making new costumes all the time, and, as well sending costumes all over the country for shows of course we are looking after all the customers going to exciting events.

Remember to support your local Am Dram group's panto: Coming up is performed by Little Waltham Drama Group and Island at Newport.

Address

Unit 16, Zone D, Chelmsford Road Ind. Est
Great Dunmow
CM61XG

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 2pm - 5:30pm
Friday 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441371875545

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