Description
A black and white spotted Dalmatian dress-up set from $41.78, with a spotted tutu, floppy ear headband, tail, bowtie and red heart choker. One size fits most, so there is no measuring, and it layers straight over a plain top and tights.
This is the costume to buy when you have a dress-up day and nothing prepared. Every child already owns a white or black t-shirt and a pair of tights, and this set turns those into a complete, recognisable puppy costume in about a minute. Nothing needs to fit precisely because the tutu is elasticated and the accessories are one size, which removes the single biggest risk with costume shopping - ordering the wrong size and finding out the night before.
Specifications
| Theme |
Dalmatian puppy |
| Colours |
Black and white spots, with a red choker |
| Tutu |
Fluffy spotted tulle, elasticated waist |
| Headband |
Floppy Dalmatian ears, lightweight |
| Choker |
Red faux leather with heart pendant |
| Sizing |
One size fits most |
| Occasion |
Book Week, Halloween, school dress-up days, themed parties |
| Stock location |
Australia |
What's in the Box
| 6PCS Tutu Set |
Spotted tutu, floppy ear headband, tail, bowtie and red heart choker |
| 5PCS Headband Set |
The accessory pieces without the tutu, to layer over clothes you already own |
Why Choose This Dalmatian Costume Set
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No sizing to get wrong - one size fits most, so it works whether the child is five or eleven and there is nothing to exchange.
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Layers over clothes you own - a plain white top and black tights underneath, and the set does the rest.
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Five recognisable pieces - ears, tail, bowtie, spots and collar together read as a puppy where any one of them alone does not.
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Two ways to buy - the full tutu set, or the accessories alone if the child already has a spotted or white skirt.
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Australian stock - dispatched locally within one business day.
What Do You Wear With a Dalmatian Costume?
A plain white long-sleeve top and black or white tights, and white sneakers. That combination is already in most children's drawers, which is the point of buying an accessory set rather than a full costume. If you want to push it further, black spots cut from felt and stuck to the white top with double-sided tape take five minutes and make the outfit look custom-made. Avoid black tops: the spots disappear against them and the whole look reads as a generic cat rather than a Dalmatian.
How Do You Keep a Costume Headband On All Day?
Slide two bobby pins through the headband on each side, crossed against the hair, and it will not move. Costume headbands are made to one width and children's heads are not, so the ones that slip are simply too loose. If it is too tight instead, gently bend the band outward at each end rather than at the top, which is where they snap. For a child with fine or very short hair, a couple of small hair elastics looped around the band and pinned flat gives the pins something to grip.
Is a Tutu Costume Warm Enough for an Australian Winter Morning?
Not on its own, and Book Week falls in August when a school parade can be genuinely cold. Thick black or white tights under the tutu and a long-sleeve top rather than a t-shirt solve it without changing the look. A plain cardigan in a matching colour can go over the top for the walk in and come off for the parade. The mistake is sending a child in a tutu and short sleeves and having them refuse to take the jumper off for photographs, which happens every year.
Who Buys These
Parents needing a quick, reliable Book Week or dress-up day costume for a child between about four and eleven, and it sells hardest in the week before a parade because one size removes the sizing risk. It is also bought for animal-themed birthday parties, school concerts and Halloween, and the headband-only set gets bought by parents who have already assembled most of an outfit.
Pair It With
For a group of children in different looks, the red and white striped tutu set and the yellow character costume dress both suit the same age range. Add a 3-layer tutu skirt in white or black to build the outfit out, and face paint for a puppy nose and whiskers on the morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the set?
The 6PCS Tutu Set is the spotted tutu, floppy ear headband, tail, bowtie and red heart choker. The 5PCS Headband Set is the accessories without the tutu.
What size is it?
One size fits most, with an elasticated tutu waist. There is nothing to measure.
Is a top or tights included?
No. It is designed to layer over a plain white top and tights you already own.
What age does it suit?
Roughly four to eleven, which is the range the elasticated tutu and one-size accessories cover comfortably.
Will the headband stay on?
Yes, with two bobby pins crossed through it on each side. On its own it can slip on fine hair.
Can it be washed?
Hand wash the tutu in cold water and hang to dry. Do not machine wash, as tulle loses its shape.
How quickly does it ship?
Stock is held in Australia and orders are prepared within one business day, with express available at checkout.
Fast Australian Shipping
Stocked and shipped from Australia, with delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin as well as regional addresses. Orders are prepared within one business day, and express delivery is available at checkout if the parade is close.
This is an unofficial themed dress-up product and is not affiliated with, licensed by or endorsed by any character, studio or brand rights holder. Colours and spot placement may vary slightly from the photographs.
