Need to find a carnival costume? I have a detailed list of the bands, and have blogs you should check out.
Carnival is about freedom, joy, and self-expression, and no one should be left out of that experience. If you’re a plus-size masquerader, you know the struggle—finding a costume that fits well, supports you in all the right places, and makes you feel confident on the road isn’t always easy....
Carnival is for everyone, and that means celebrating every body type with confidence and style! Many bands offer plus-size or fuller-coverage costumes, but finding one that makes you feel truly beautiful and supported can be tricky. That’s why I’m sharing some of my favorite Carnival costume designers who create...
[bigletter]Carnival is for all shapes and sizes! If you are looking for plus-size Carnival costumes for Saint Lucia Carnival 2023, I got all you need right here![/bigletter]
[bigletter] Tobago carnival launched all its carnival costumes for 2022. They are stunning AND budget friendly! Let's take a look
Pick your carnival costume, pick your carnival outfit, carnival costume selection, how to pick your carnival costume, how to pick your carnival costume, pick a carnival costume Costume selection can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time! Even as an experienced masquerader, I have been torn between two...
2023 will mark three long years since the last Trinidad Carnival. Some seasoned Trinidad revelers might want to try something new. Some of us may want to experience Trinidad carnival with the locals. Some of us will wait too long to take the leap and need to find a...
The first time I decided to play mas, I was confused about many things. My biggest question was, how do you participate? Is it like a secret society or club I had to apply? Do I get “voted in” to participate with a band? Luckily, my twin sister guided...
I remember the first time I heard “Monday Wear.” What is Monday wear? Where do I buy Monday wear? Most importantly, why would I want to wear it? If you are as confused as I once was, this is the blog you want to read. In Trinidad, the carnival...
We all know the trophy will undoubtedly return to Trinidad next year, but the buzz around Saint Lucia Carnival 2022 is so crazy that I would argue it might be the “it” Carnival for the Island countries. You are definitely behind the power curve if you are starting to...
The discussion of plus-size carnival costumes has always been difficult for me, not because I don’t love supporting my curvy / thin / plush masqueraders. I am simply tired of the stigma/misconception about plus-size costumes. Over the years, we have had many band launches offering “curvy” options specifically to...
Want to participate in a future carnival, but don’t know how to get a costume? This page is definitely for you! Below is a list of Caribbean carnival events in the United States and abroad, along with participating bands that provide carnival costumes. Updated: 30 December, 2021 US Caribbean...
