Updated October 18, 2026 · LootCue Editorial Team
Dress Up America vs Miccostumes
Dress Up America
Higher score in this comparison
Miccostumes
What sets them apart
| Compare | Dress Up AmericaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | MiccostumesReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Processing time | 0 days | 45 daysHigher |
| Price from | $7.77Lower | $18.99 |
| Markets | US | US, GB, CA, AU, DE, FRCovers more |
| Made to measure | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Return window is higher at Dress Up America: 30 days vs 7 days.
- Processing time is higher at Miccostumes: 45 days vs 0 days.
- Price from is lower at Dress Up America: $7.77 vs $18.99.
- Support channels: only Miccostumes offers Chat, Help centre, Community.
- Products: only Miccostumes offers Anime costumes, Game costumes, Cosplay shoes.
- Markets: only Miccostumes offers GB, CA, AU.
Our verdict on each
Dress Up America
Dress Up America is a US costume and accessory retailer with Halloween and year-round costumes, including costumes and wigs.
Miccostumes
Miccostumes suits fans who want a costume cut to their own measurements and can order well ahead of a convention. A ready-made adult costume is listed at $18.99, and custom work is the better route when standard sizing does not fit you.
Score breakdown
| Area | Dress Up America | Miccostumes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Higher | 8.8Entry pricing sits at $18.99 for a ready-made costume, while custom work is cut from the measurements you send. |
| Offer | 8.7 | 9.4HigherMiccostumes sells cosplay costumes, anime costumes, game costumes and more, with custom sizing built from your measurements. |
| Trust | 8.9 | Not confirmed |
By the numbers
| Fact | Dress Up America | Miccostumes |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 30 days | 7 days |
| Processing time | 0 days | 45 days |
| Price from | $7.77 | $18.99 |
Sources behind this comparison
Dress Up America
- dressupamerica.com: 9 facts, checked October 1, 2026
Miccostumes
- miccostumes.com: 8 facts, checked October 1, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Dress Up America | Miccostumes |
|---|---|---|
| Cosplay costumes and wigs | 13 of 27 | 14 of 27 |
| Halloween and fancy dress costumes | 18 of 28 | 19 of 28 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Dress Up America | Miccostumes |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Cosplay costumes, Halloween costumes, Kids costumes, Wigs, Props, Accessories | Cosplay costumes, Anime costumes, Game costumes, Wigs, Props, Cosplay shoes, Halloween costumes, Kids costumes, Plus size costumes, AccessoriesCovers more |
| Legal entity | Dress Up America Toy Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | China |
| Founded | 2005 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Dress Up America | Miccostumes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 7 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Processing time | 0 dayslowest quarter | 45 dayshighest quarter | 4.5 days |
| Price from | $7.77at the median | $18.99above the median | $7.77 |
Median across 20 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Dress Up America
Pros
- Halloween and year-round costume ranges.
- Costumes and wigs.
Miccostumes
Pros
- Custom sizing suits cosplayers who know their figures: send your measurements and the suit is cut to them.
- Returns for a replacement or a refund stay open within 7 days of a costume, dress, wig or pair of shoes arriving.
- Pre-order timing is stated up front, so 45 business days of processing is known before you order.
Cons
- The return window of 7 days is tight for custom work, since a fit problem has to be spotted fast.
- A pre-order sits in processing for 45 business days, so a fixed convention date leaves little slack.
- The piece listed at $18.99 is a ready-made adult costume, so that figure is not what a custom build costs.
Who each suits
Dress Up America
Who it suits
- Families and shoppers browsing costume options across the year.
Miccostumes
Who it suits
- Buyers in 6 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada who want costumes and the gear around them from a single seller.
- Fans who will send careful measurements and wait for a pre-order rather than pick a standard size.
- Cosplayers ordering for a group, since kids and plus-size pieces sit in the same range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who need a costume in hand this week, because a pre-order is processed before it ships rather than sent straight away.
- Buyers who want a generous return window, since 7 days is all the cover you get on a fit problem.
- If your shortlist is built around licensed film and TV outfits, weigh Rubie's and HalloweenCostumes too.
Current offers
Dress Up America
Current offer
Discount code
10% off your first order (newsletter signup): 10% off first order
Join the Dress Up America newsletter
Source, checked October 1, 2026
Miccostumes
Current offer
Discount code
$5 off on orders $60+ with code 60-5: USD 5 off orders of USD 60 or more (code 60-5)
First purchase in one single transaction before taxes; cannot be combined with any other offer; does not apply to taxes, shipping or handling charges; brand may modify or cancel at any time
Source, checked October 1, 2026
Questions about each
Miccostumes
Can I return a costume, and for how long?+
You can send costumes, dresses, wigs or shoes back for a replacement or a refund within 7 days of receiving them. Custom work is cut to the measurements you send, so check the fit the day it lands rather than waiting out the window.
How long does a pre-order take before it ships?+
A pre-order can sit in processing for 45 business days, with delivery time listed separately for each destination. If a convention date is fixed, plan around the processing period and send measurements early so the build can start.
Can Miccostumes make a costume to my measurements?+
Yes. You can choose a listed size or send your own measurements, and the suit is made strictly to the information you provide. Sending figures you trust matters, because a replacement stays open for 7 days once the costume arrives.
Where is Miccostumes based and how do I reach it?+
The store is based in China, with the address given in Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan. The team takes questions by email, live chat and phone, and a help centre sits alongside those direct channels, with social accounts carrying new arrivals.
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