When should I buy a Book Week costume?

Earlier than you think. The best costumes sell in the weeks before Book Week in August, so searching in July gives you the pick of them. Setting a favourite on a costume you like means you'll hear if the price drops.

What condition are second-hand costumes in?

Usually excellent, because most costumes are worn a handful of times at most. Every listing states condition and shows photos of the actual costume, so you can see exactly what's arriving.

Is buying from a stranger safe?

Lhoop holds your payment until the costume arrives, so there's no transferring money on trust. If it shows up not as described, you raise it with us before the seller is paid.

Second hand

Second hand kids costumes and dress ups

No category earns its keep less than costumes: worn once for Book Week, one birthday party, one dance concert, then folded away forever. Which is exactly why buying them second hand makes so much sense, and why the ones listed here are almost always in great shape.

Australian parents list superhero suits, princess dresses, animal onesies and dance costumes year round, so the March Book Week scramble doesn't have to end at a $60 supermarket costume. Payment protection covers every order, and when your own dress-up box overflows, listing is free and sellers keep 100%.

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Second hand

Second hand kids costumes and dress ups

Nothing in costumes & dress up right now. New pieces land every day, so check the or be the first to .

Second hand

Second hand kids costumes and dress ups

Second hand

Second hand kids costumes and dress ups

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Common questions

When should I buy a Book Week costume?

What condition are second-hand costumes in?

Is buying from a stranger safe?

Outgrown costumes & dress up at home?

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