If I could semi-hijack this thread.. how about places to get pre-made costumes? All the costumes I want on eBay seem to come out of China.. and they're $100 with shipping.. which I guess isn't bad, but it's literally like $50 for the item and $50 for shipping. And um, since it's a dress >_> i'd need to get my measurements.. and I HAVE ON IDEA HOW TO DO THAT!
I guess I could ask my mom. "Mom, um, so like, I'm thinking of ordering this dress.. of this anime character I like.. and um, for an unrelated reason, I also need you to help take my body measurements."