Dressing up as a duo: how to choose two costumes that complement each other
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by Verpakkingdeals.nl
6 min reading time
Ordering two costumes separately often goes wrong: different set contents, different sizes, double the budget. Here's how to choose a duo that matches and arrives on time.
You order two costumes separately, and on the actual evening, one person shows up in a complete three-piece suit while the other wears a dress with a cap. Individually, they both work. Together in a photo, you immediately see that they're not coordinated. Dressing up as a duo requires slightly different choices than picking out a costume alone: sizes aren't consistent, set contents vary per model, and the budget doubles.
Below, you'll find how to choose two outfits that go together, what to look for in sizes, and what you can realistically expect to spend. Handy now: Halloween is on October 31st and the carnival season starts on November 11th, so those who order in September have plenty of time to try on and exchange if necessary.
Why a duo is trickier than one costume
With one costume, you only have to assess one thing: does it fit and is it recognizable? With a duo, three additional things come into play.
Recognizability only works together. A cowboy is recognizable alone. A pit babe without a racer next to her is just a dress with a checkered print. So choose combinations where the second costume explains the first.
Coverage varies. Many women's sets are a dress plus headwear; many men's sets are trousers plus shirt plus accessory. That's not a problem, but know it in advance, as it determines how warm you'll be and how much you'll need to supplement yourself.
Two sizes, two risks. The chance of something not fitting is simply twice as high with two costumes. Therefore, order early enough to allow for exchanges.
Four self-explanatory combinations
These sets are in stock and form a clear duo together. Prices are the starting prices of the respective sets.
The size is in the product title, and that's not a detail. Some sets only come in M, others in S/M/L, and still others in M/L/XL. For example, the Cowgirl Costume Set is only size M, while the Pirate Costume Men (€ 19.95, 4-piece) is supplied as size M. Three practical rules:
Choose based on the larger of your two sizes. If one of you is between two sizes, take the larger one: a set that's a bit loose can be corrected with a belt or pin, but not the other way around.
Costume sets are tight. Many models are closely fitted and made of thin material. Expect a costume size to run smaller than your everyday clothing size.
Read what's included in the set. "Shirt, overalls, and hat" is different from just a dress. What's not included, you'll need to have yourself: shoes, tights, a shirt underneath.
The accessories that complete the duo
Two costumes plus two small accessories often work better than two more expensive sets. A few things that suit almost any duo:
Venetian Mask Black (€ 5.95) — neutral enough to wear with any theme and easy to remove if you want to eat.
Calculate with three items: two sets, two accessories, and the things you already own. A realistic lower limit is two sets at €14.95 each plus two masks or moustaches around €5.00: that puts you at about €40 for two people. Two complete sets at €19.95 with gloves included will run closer to €55. Anything above that goes towards details: a Roman Knight Costume Women (€19.95) or the Crashed Test Dummy Costume (€19.95) will stand out without you spending more.
It's a shame to only buy for one evening. Therefore, see if the duo also works for the next occasion. Professional themes — firefighter, sailor, chef with the Master Chef Costume with Chef's Hat (€19.95) — can be worn in October and February. Halloween-specific horror looks are used once.
Order on time and try on together
Plan one fitting well before the date, both at the same time, with the shoes you'll wear that evening. Then you'll immediately see if the proportions are right and if you need to add anything. If you order in September, you'll have that leeway; if you order in the last week of October, what's in stock is what you'll get.
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