Local Individual Rentals

By appointment only. Appointments must be scheduled at least one week in advance.

PRICING

Appointment rates are $15/30 min. This amount will go toward the rental cost if items are rented. Prices are a weekly rate. Prices can be found here. There is a $60 minimum rental.

PAYMENT 

We accept payment in the form of check or credit card. We require a credit card to be kept on file for any damage, loss, or late fees.

A late fee in the amount of 20% of the total rental will be charged to the card on file for each day items are late. Fees for missing or damaged costumes will be determined by Desired Effect.

CLEANING

All items must be laundered or dry-cleaned before returning (if applicable).

ALTERATIONS

If any alterations or additions are made to the costumes, they must be returned to their prior state before returned. Costumes may NOT be cut or dyed in any way. All name labels and tape must be removed prior to return.

 

Local Large Rentals

A Policy Agreement must be signed before an appointment can be made. Appointments must be scheduled at least one week in advance.

PRICING

Our prices are based on a 1 - 8 week rental period. For 9-14 weeks, it is 50% more. Anything beyond 15 weeks will need to be discussed. Prices for costumes can be found here.

PAYMENT 

We accept payment in the form of check or credit card. We require a credit card to be kept on file for any damage, loss, or late fees.

A deposit is required at time of pick up. By the opening performance date, all remaining balance must be paid in full.

A late fee in the amount of 10% of the total rental will be charged to the card on file for each day items are late. Fees for missing or damaged costumes will be determined by Desired Effect.

RENTAL PERIOD

The rental period begins when you pick up the items and ends 2 weeks after your closing performance.

UNWANTED ITEMS

We allow you to take more items than you need to provide choices in fittings. Any items not needed after fittings must be returned before the opening show date in order for these items to be removed from the total rental cost. A restocking fee of 10% per item will apply.

CLEANING

All items must be laundered or dry-cleaned before returning (if applicable).

ALTERATIONS

If any alterations or additions are made to the costumes, they must be returned to their prior state before returned. Costumes may NOT be cut or dyed in any way. All name labels and tape must be removed prior to return.

 

Non-local Rentals

Currently, we only ship out our rental packages which can be found here.

PRICING

The price listed on the package inventory list is for a 1-8 week rental period. For 9-14 weeks, the cost is increased 50%. You do not have to rent the entire package.

RENTAL PERIOD

The rental period begins on shipment date and ends two weeks after your closing performance. We generally ship out costumes 3 Mondays before your opening performance, but it can be arranged to arrive earlier.

PAYMENT TERMS

A valid credit card is required for payment. Rental payment is due on or before the rental term begins. Full payment will be charged upon returned signed contract. 

If items are not returned by the return date, a late fee in the amount of 10% of the total rental will be charged to the card on file for each day items are late. Fees for missing or damaged costumes will be determined by Desired Effect.

SHIPPING

You are responsible for ALL shipping fees which shall be paid at time of shipment. The exact amount cannot be determined until time of shipment. You may choose the speed of shipping, otherwise UPS Ground will be used.

A return shipping label will be provided and items must be packed in the same boxes as shipped or in the same number and size of boxes if too damaged to return in. 

CANCELLATION

Any cancellations made before one week of the rental term will be fully refunded less a 30% processing fee. Cancellations made within one week of the rental term are non-refundable.

CLEANING

All items must be laundered or dry-cleaned before returning (if applicable).

ALTERATIONS

If any alterations or additions are made to the costumes, they must be returned to their prior state before returned. Costumes may NOT be cut or dyed in any way. All name labels and tape must be removed prior to return.