The Dressing-up Box

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.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year to all our customers. We won't be open on Thursday 2nd, but re-open on Saturday 4th January.
Remember to book to see your local panto.

14/12/2024

Need a last minute Santa costume? We have a couple of slots still available. We are open today until 5pm

07/12/2024

The Great Xmas Feast has arrived! Channel your inner Dickensian with one of our fabulous costumes!

04/11/2024

Halloween has been fantastic - we've been serving happy customers from all over the south east.
Now it's time for Children in Need. We have Pudsey (and Sue) as well as facepaints and spotty items.

26/10/2024

WOW! Halloween is BIG this year ... not just with spooky costumes, but everything from (Zombie) Romans, to Austin Powers, to Pirates (which have been in great demand). Halloween is on Thursday, and we still have lots of costumes and accessories available. Plus lenses.

24/10/2024

OPEN EXTRA HOURS FOR HALLOWEEN
We will be open on Friday 12 - 5pm and Tuesday 12 - 5pm in addition to our normal opening hours. Come and get SPOOKY!

21/10/2024

It's that SPOOKY time of year. We're ready ... are you? Masks, make-up, costumes (to buy or rent) contact lenses and wigs. Come and have a look.

28/09/2024

28/09/2024

Have you planned your Halloween costume yet? 🎃

The spooky celebrations will soon be here before you know it, so here is just a little reminder... 👻

Remember, we have just launched our 2024 Halloween range, so be sure to come and check it out in the shop! ⬇️

📍 The Dressing-Up Box, Zone D
Chelmsford Road Industrial Estate
Dunmow CM6 1XG

We have so many costumes for you to choose from... 🎃👻👹💀

24/08/2024

Countdown to Goodwood! Only 12 days to book your costume! Next week we are open on Thursday 2-5.30pm and Saturday 10-5pm. Come to us the week before Goodwood and you can take your costume with you!

22/08/2024

Bank Holiday Weekend. Are you having a party? We are open all day Saturday (10 - 5pm) but will NOT be open on Bank Holiday Monday.

19/07/2024

The costumes for our second production of Beauty and the Beast jn have just left ready for their performance on Sunday 21st. Good luck to the Fredrick Douglas Performing Arts Academy. There are still a (very) few tickets available: [email protected]

03/06/2024

End of term musical or play? Are you still searching for a costume for Matilda or Oliver? Are you trying to make one yourself? Don't stress out - pop in and see us, we will find you something to suit. Open Monday AND Thursday 2-5.30pm and Saturday 10-5pm

25/05/2024

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 - Full costumes to hire, accessories to hire and purchase. Want to wave the flag for Britain? We have lots of Union jack flags and bunting too. Open today from 10-5pm.
WE ARE CLOSED BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY

18/05/2024

Bridgerton is back! If you are going to a Bridgerton themed event, we have lots of stunnng costumes and accessories. Open Monday and Thursday afternnons from 2-5pm and Saturday 10-5pm

11/05/2024

Going back to the 70's or 80's? We can transport you back in time with one of our groovy costumes! open today until 5pm

02/05/2024

It's the Great Dunmow Soapbox race this weekend! Cheer on the racers with Union Jack flags and decorate your area with bunting! Open today until 5.30pm and Saturday 10-5pm. CLOSED BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY.