A message appears in the parents' chat:
«Reminder: the Autumn party is on Friday. Marko is a Fly Agaric. Please prepare the costumes yourselves».
Wonderful.
Three minutes ago, Marko was just a normal child, and now you have about 60 hours to turn him into a convincing mushroom. 🍄
Or a Wolf. A Prince. A Cossack. A Pirate. A Bunny. A Tomato. A Snowman. Sometimes the imagination of children's party organizers truly knows no bounds.
The good news is that in 2026, you don't necessarily need to look for a red basin, poster board, and a glue gun to do this.
Step 1. Don't look for a «size 6 costume»
The first thing to know: the child's age is not the best guide for choosing a costume.
Two six-year-old children can differ in height by 10–15 centimeters.
Therefore, before searching, you only need to know two things:
who the child is playing and what their height is.
For most costumes, height in centimeters is the most convenient initial reference point.
So, instead of searching for «Fly Agaric costume for a 6-year-old», it is better to search, for example, for:
«Fly Agaric costume 116 cm for rent».
That is much more specific.
Step 2. Check the date first
This is where parents often do things backward.
They find the perfect costume.
They show it to the child.
The child now WANTS ONLY THIS ONE.
And only then does it turn out that another little Fly Agaric has already booked the costume for October 23rd.
Therefore, when choosing a costume for rent, it is not just the look and size that matter, but also the available rental date.
It is best to immediately specify the date of the party and the child's height — then you can look through the options that actually fit.
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Step 3. Don't get hung up on the exact name of the role
This is especially true for children's parties.
The teacher wrote «Forest dweller».
What is that?
A hedgehog? A squirrel? A bear? A wolf? A mushroom? A forester?
Or the child was given the role of a «Spring ray», which doesn't exist as a separate costume at all.
In such cases, you should search not only for the exact name of the character but also for themes similar in meaning.
For example:
Forest dweller → Hedgehog, Squirrel, Bunny, Bear.
Fairy tale hero → Prince, Knight, Gnome, Wizard.
Spring → Flower, Flower fairy, Butterfly.
Sea character → Sailor, Pirate, Mermaid.
Sometimes an alternative look looks even more interesting than what the adults originally imagined.
And what if the role is really strange?
Don't worry. We've heard it all.
Cabbage — we have it.
Onion — we have it.
Garlic — it happens.
Mushroom — of course.
Cloud — you're welcome.
Even if you think that no one has ever sewn such a costume, try searching first.
And if you didn't find it — ask a manager. Sometimes the required look is called something completely different in the catalog than what the teacher wrote.
Step 4. See what the costume consists of
The photo is beautiful — but we also need to understand what exactly the child will receive for rent.
One costume may consist of a jumpsuit and a headpiece.
Another — of a shirt, vest, pants, belt, and hat.
For a third, you need to add your own white shirt, tights, or shoes.
Therefore, before booking, it is worth checking the contents and thinking about whether you have the basic items at home that will be needed to complete the look.
Step 5. Book the costume, don't just «save the link for later»
Especially during the children's party season.
If the whole kindergarten has a party around the same time, imagine how many Bunnies, Foxes, Mushrooms, and Snowflakes appear at once.
Therefore, if you found the right look, checked the height, and see that the date is free, it is better not to put off the decision until the evening before the party.
A costume is not a regular item in a store: one specific size physically cannot go to two parties at the same time.
And what if we are not in Kyiv?
This also does not mean that you need to look for a costume only in your city.
At Sonechko, you can receive costumes via Nova Poshta across Ukraine.
When ordering, it is important to correctly specify the date of the party. Shipping is planned in advance so that the costume arrives by the required date.
Therefore, you can rent a children's costume not only in Kyiv.
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What to do if the required costume is not available?
First — don't tell the child that the party is canceled. 😄
Try to:
check the adjacent size;
search for the character by a different name;
look at similar looks;
check another model of the same character;
ask for individual assistance.
In our large catalog, there are sometimes several completely different costumes for one character.
And this is especially useful when the most popular model is already taken for the required date.
Five things to know before searching for a costume
Actually, it's simple:
1. Role or character.
At least approximately.
2. Child's height.
Better in centimeters, not «he's almost seven».
3. Date of the party.
This is critical for rentals.
4. Girl or boy.
Although many looks are universal.
5. Where you are located.
To immediately decide: pickup in Kyiv or shipping via Nova Poshta.
With this information, finding a costume for a child is much easier.
And most importantly — don't panic
A message from kindergarten saying «we need a costume in three days» always sounds a bit more dramatic than it actually is.
Sonechko has over 1000 costumes, festive dresses, and national outfits for children of different heights.
You can choose a character, check the required height and rental date, and book the costume online.
So if today your child is still just Marko, and on Friday he urgently needs to become a Fly Agaric — there is a chance to save the situation. 🍄
