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What Can I Get On My Budget?
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So you’ve come here to find out what different budgets will buy. Let’s take a look.
Here’s the structured pricing guide in table format for easy reference:
| Budget | What You Can Get |
|---|---|
| $100 | Ready-made costumes, accessories, and DIY materials. Alterations start at $15. Sewing patterns for experienced sewists cost around $55. |
| $200 | Entry-level Plain Brown Label (PBL) semi-custom costumes, where customers provide a base. Options for rhinestone embellishments or a “war-torn” style. Separates and accessories available. |
| $300 | HotMess Dance Apparel (HMDA) bases start in the high $200s. Extra budget allows for more embellishments on PBL separates. Ready-made and clearance costumes available. |
| $400–$475 | PBL Custom Costumes in this range feature rhinestones, Chandelle or Marabou feathers, and chainette fringe. Smaller costumes allow for more embellishments. |
| $500 | ContenderWear costumes start at this price, including at least 10 gross of rhinestones. A PBL custom costume with extra embellishments is also an option. |
| $600+ | ContenderWear Custom Costumes with ostrich feathers or beaded fringe begin at $600. Upgrades to Preciosa Maxima or Austrian rhinestones can add $500+. Some customers spend between $1,100–$1,800 on premium costumes. |
