How It Works
Sort | Sell | Buy — It’s that simple.
The Costume Vault is your backstage pass to a smarter way of managing, selling, and buying costumes. Whether you’re a dance studio, theatre group, or creative collective, we’ve made the process simple and supportive — with step-by-step guidance and built-in tools to get you started with confidence.
When you sign up, you’ll be guided through our Setup Wizard, which walks you through each step to get your store live. Below is a quick overview to help you know what to expect.
Guide for Sellers
Setting up to sell
1. Sign Up for Your Account
Get started by creating your free seller account. It only takes a minute.
2. Set Up Your Store Details
Add your business or group name, address, and contact details so buyers know who they’re supporting.
3. Connect to Stripe
Securely link your Stripe account so you can get paid directly — fast and easy.
4. Choose Your Shipping Options
Decide how you’ll deliver your costumes — post, local pickup, or both.
5. Add Your Products
Upload photos, descriptions, sizing info and prices. Got sets? Group costumes into a collection to sell together.
6. Set Your Store Policies
Choose your return/refund policies. Need help? We offer ready-to-use templates to get you started.
7. You’re Ready to Start Selling!
Go live and start sharing your store.
8. Promote Your Listings
Share on your socials, tag us @thecostumevault — we’ll share it on ours too!
Once You Make a Sale
- Ship your item promptly — buyers are counting on you.
- You’ll receive payment instantly via Stripe.
- Update the order with any tracking info.
- We’ll automatically send an invoice to your buyer.
Handy Features
- Chat with Buyers – Answer questions directly through your dashboard.
- Group Costumes – Sell multiple items together as a set or theme.
- Secure Payments – All transactions go through Stripe for peace of mind.
Guide for Inventory Users
Coming Soon
A new way to manage and track your studio’s costumes — whether you’re selling or just staying organised. Stay tuned!