FAQ Policies

🌟 FAQ & Policies - Pearl Dazzle Dance Costumes

Welcome to Pearl Dazzle Dance Costumes! Below are answers to common questions about ordering, designing, and receiving your custom costume for the 2025/2026 season. Contact us via our website inbox or Instagram inbox (@thepearldazzle) for further assistance.

1. Ordering & Booking

How do I order a custom costume?

1. Choose a design path (recap, full custom, inspired) on our Design Customization page.
2. Submit preferences via the appropriate form.
3. Provide measurements and pay a 50% deposit. Start with a Booking Deposit.

How do I book for 2025/2026?

Reserve early with a $100 non-refundable Booking Deposit to secure your spot. Submit design preferences later via the Price Quote Inquiry Form.

Can I order from your Etsy store?

Yes, our Etsy store offers past designs with custom colors/sizes. For full custom designs, use our Price Quote Inquiry Form.

Are there discounts for group orders?

Studio owners ordering 10+ costumes qualify for discounts. Contact us via website inbox for details.

2. Design Customization

What design paths can I choose?

1. Recap Designs: Customize past designs via Etsy store.
2. Full Custom Designs: Create a unique design via Price Quote Inquiry Form.
3. Inspired Designs: Use another design as inspiration via the same form.

How do I submit design preferences?

Use:

Browse Instagram for inspiration.

How does the sketch process work?

1. Confirm style using your preferences and Instagram references.
2. Receive a sketch ($250, non-refundable if canceled) with three free revisions.
3. Communicate via website inbox or Instagram inbox (@thepearldazzle).
4. New sketch for style change: $250.
5. Post-confirmation changes: $300.

Can I change my design?

Yes, but post-confirmation changes cost $300. Review your sketch/quote carefully.

Can I customize colors?

Yes, use our Color Options for recap designs or specify in the Price Quote Inquiry Form.

Is my costume exclusive?

We avoid identical costumes in the same season/area but cannot prevent others from recapping designs. Customize colors/elements for uniqueness.

3. Measurements

How do I submit measurements?

Use the Measurement Form. Follow our Sizing Policy and Measurement Guide Video. Confirm via website inbox.

What if measurements are incorrect?

Your error: Local seamstress (your cost) or return for repairs ($180, 3–4 weeks).
Our error: We cover adjustments or refund if returned with tags. Contact website inbox. See Sizing Policy.

Can I update measurements?

Free before confirmation; $300 after. Update via website inbox or Instagram inbox (@thepearldazzle).

4. Production & Shipping

What’s the production timeline?

After confirmation and measurements:

  • Busy Season (July–March): 6–8 weeks.
  • Off-Season (April–June): 4–6 weeks.

Rush orders (4 weeks): $200 (July–March), $100 (April–June).

How do I track my order?

Notified at shipping. Track via website inbox or Instagram inbox (@thepearldazzle).

What are shipping costs?

USA: FedEx 2-Day Express, quoted in final balance.
International: $35 flat rate (FedEx Priority, 3–5 days).

5. Payments & Fees

What’s the cost?

Custom: $400+. Ready-to-ship: $300+. Swarovski designs: $1500+.
Fees:

  • Adult Sizes: XS/S ($25), M/L ($50).
  • Embellishments: Quoted.
  • New Sketch: $250
  • Post-Confirmation Changes: $300.
  • Rush Orders: $200/$100.
  • Repairs: $180.

Quote via Price Quote Inquiry Form.

How are payments handled?

50% deposit at confirmation via Booking Deposit. Balance and shipping due before delivery. Rush orders require full payment upfront.

Can I reduce the price by removing elements?

No, base price remains. Adding elements increases costs.

6. Returns & Alterations

Can I return/exchange my costume?

No, costumes are final sale. From May 2025, tamper-proof tags prevent returns if removed. See Policies & Returns.

What if there’s an issue?

Our error: We cover adjustments/refunded if returned with tags.
Your error: Local seamstress or $180 repair fee (4-6 weeks). Contact website inbox.

Do you offer alterations?

No, use a local seamstress. We cover our errors (4-6 weeks). See Policies & Returns.

7. General Policies

Why might my costume vary?

Handcrafted costumes may vary slightly in materials/colors due to availability/lighting.

What’s the tamper-proof tag policy?

From May 2025, tags prevent returns if removed/tampered. See Policies & Returns.

Can I book if I’ve had issues before?

We may decline bookings based on past interactions or disrespectful communication.

Are deposits refundable?

The $100 booking deposit is non-refundable but can be applied to the next season if requested.

8. Customer Support & Reviews

How do I contact you?

Use website inbox, Instagram inbox (@thepearldazzle), or email info@thepearldazzle.com (slower response).

How do I confirm form receipt?

Send your order number to website inbox or Instagram inbox (@thepearldazzle).

Can I leave a review?

Yes! Share on Instagram for $10 off your next order ($25 off with photos). Returning customers get booking priority.

9. Resale Service

How do I resell my costume?

Tag us on Instagram with measurements, price, and condition. We’ll repost to our community to find a buyer.

We’ve created a new community space for our Pearl Dazzle family to resell or trade costumes! You're welcome to post any Pearl Dazzle costumes you'd like to pass on, and we’ll also help by resharing your listings on our Instagram.

Pearl Dazzle Custom Costumes Resale Page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1085307629652271