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]

We've still got LOTS of amazing costumes and accessories for Halloween. Open Friday 2 - 5.30pm and Saturday 10 - 5pm
30/10/2025

We've still got LOTS of amazing costumes and accessories for Halloween. Open Friday 2 - 5.30pm and Saturday 10 - 5pm

Open every afternoon this week 2-5.30pm & 10-5pm Sat. Everything for Halloween & more!
28/10/2025

Open every afternoon this week 2-5.30pm & 10-5pm Sat. Everything for Halloween & more!

; ; Whether you want to be a ghoul, a ghost or a zombie .... or anything else spooky... come and have a look.
23/10/2025

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Whether you want to be a ghoul, a ghost or a zombie .... or anything else spooky... come and have a look.

Is anyone qualified to do Halloween make-up and special effects? We have customers looking for a make-up Artist. Feel ...
18/10/2025

Is anyone qualified to do Halloween make-up and special effects? We have customers looking for a make-up Artist. Feel free to email us your details, or drop into the shop with a card/flyer.

If you're looking for or , then come into the shop ... and choose. Open 2 - 5.30 on Monday, Thursday and Friday or 1...
13/10/2025

If you're looking for or , then come into the shop ... and choose. Open 2 - 5.30 on Monday, Thursday and Friday or 10 - 5pm on Saturday

Wondering how to look really spooky this Halloween? Check out our .Cosmetic lenses, manufactured to a high standard fo...
11/10/2025

Wondering how to look really spooky this Halloween? Check out our .
Cosmetic lenses, manufactured to a high standard for one use only. Devil's Eye; Wild Cat; Black Out and Blind White. Only £15

Halloween is only a few weeks away. We are busy bringing all our fabulous spooky costumes into the shop, and setting ou...
26/09/2025

Halloween is only a few weeks away. We are busy bringing all our fabulous spooky costumes into the shop, and setting out the retail merchandise. As well as complete costumes to hire, we also sell wigs, make-up, costumes, teeth, hats, masks, weapons, wings, gloves, decorations and fantasy eye lenses!! Oh! and coloured hair sprays and wands!!

Are you ready for Oktoberfest ? is coming to Chelmsford on October 24th and 25th. If you need lederhosen, or a dirnd...
04/09/2025

Are you ready for Oktoberfest ? is coming to Chelmsford on October 24th and 25th. If you need lederhosen, or a dirndl we have both to hire or to buy.

Pop Icons party? 1950s onwards - From Elvis to Dolly Parton, Freddie Mercury to the Spice Girls - the choice is yours!
26/07/2025

Pop Icons party? 1950s onwards - From Elvis to Dolly Parton, Freddie Mercury to the Spice Girls - the choice is yours!

We're delighted that once again our lovely Elizabethan costumes are going to be on stage at the famous for a performan...
21/07/2025

We're delighted that once again our lovely Elizabethan costumes are going to be on stage at the famous for a performance of Shakespeare in Love, performed by the .
This famous theatre is built into the cliffs of Cornwall, and is completely exposed to the elements, so please all pray for lovely weather in Cornwall between 4th - 8th of August!

Ghosts, ghouls and monsters! Luckily we keep 'Halloween' stock all the year around.Also popular this week are and . ...
18/07/2025

Ghosts, ghouls and monsters! Luckily we keep 'Halloween' stock all the year around.
Also popular this week are and . As well as costumes to hire, we have lots of accessories to buy.

It's HOT. How about a beach party? We've got Hawiian skirts, leis and wigs! Or ho-down for a hogroast. We have the...
10/07/2025

It's HOT. How about a beach party? We've got Hawiian skirts, leis and wigs! Or ho-down for a hogroast. We have the whole range of outfits, from hats to buy (or hire) to chaps, shirts, waistcoats and boots (in all sizes).

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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