Carnival costume 101 | Carnival newbie series
Want To Play Mas But Don’t Know Where Or How To Get Started This Is The Guide For You!
Choosing your costume
Within Each Section* In A Band** They Have Three Type Of Costumes You Can Choose From Frontline, Midline & Backline… Most Bands Now Give You The Option To Mix & Match Your Costumes As Well! Frontline Bodywear Can Go With A Backline Backpack ( Feathers) & Vic Versa! Backline Bodywear Can Go With A Frontline Backpack!
Registration Process
After Bands Drop There Band Launch Presentation For The Year Soon To Follow With Be Registration! The Band Will Launch Their Website & There You Will Be Able To Register For Your Costume Of Choice!
(Tip: Once You Find The Band You Like Make An Account With Them Via Their Website It Will Make Registering A Little Easier When You Already Have An Account.)
You Can Even Pre-Register For Bands To Get Early Access To Costumes Before The General Public! ( This Will Essentially Be A Cheaper Deposit & Will Go To Your Costume.) Deposits Are Typically More After Pre-Registration Ends!
When Registering For Your Costume You Will Be Asked:
Bra Style
Bra Size
Panty Style
Panty Size
Backpack Type
Torso Length (This Applies For Monokinis Only)
Meal Option ( Yes The Bands Feed You As Well)
Add Ons ( These Depend On Your Band Each Band Is Different)
Costumes Can Range Between $2,000 USD - $750 USD ( Frontline &/or Backpack Will Make A Costume Cost More.) You Costume Can Be As Expensive Or As Cheap As You Want It. You Are Essentially In Charge Of Your Costumes Final Price!
Costumes Are On Payment Plans, You Make Your Initial Deposit & Then The Band Has Deadline To Follow! You Miss A Deadline You Forfeit Your Costume; All Payments Are Non-Refundable!
WHAT COMES WITH MY COSTUME?
Standard Amenities That Come With Your
Your Costume
Security Wristband (Very Crucial Make Sure You Secure Your Wristband & Wear It On The Road)
Unlimited Drinks On The Road
Food / Lunch Spots
Road Experience
Mobile Restrooms
Goodie Bags
Every Band Is Different And Has Different Amenities But These Are Amenities You Will Definitely Get No Matter The Band!
Collecting your costume / DISTRUBITION
Pay Attention To Your Emails & Bands Social Media For Distribution Schedule & Band House Location
Be Sure To Have Your ID When Going To Pick Up Your Costume
Collecting For Someone Or Someone Collecting For You? Be Sure To Add Them Or Have Them Add You As A Authorized Collector Via Their Account On The Band Site
Go Through Your Costume At Band House & If You Can Try It On To Make Sure Everything Is Correct & Okay!
*Section: Will Be The Costumes, Every Band Has Multiple Sections Meaning Multiple Different Costumes Within The Band
**Band: Organizers Who Make The Costume
