Does COSARU.com Offer Custom or Commission Cosplay Costumes?

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Yes. COSARU.com lists a Commission Schedule page in its site navigation, which indicates the shop accepts commission-based work rather than only selling pre-made stock. The same navigation also includes a Measurement Instructions page, which is the kind of resource a shop provides when garments are made to a buyer's measurements. If you want something made specifically for you, the Commission Schedule is the page to check for timing and process details.

What the site structure tells you

The shop's navigation separates its offerings into two clear tracks:

Track Where it appears What it means for you
Ready-to-ship items "☆ Ready To Ship ☆" section on the homepage In-stock pieces you can add to cart immediately
Commission work "Commission Schedule" link in the site menu Made-to-order projects handled on a schedule
Sizing help "Measurement Instructions" link in the site menu Guidance for submitting your own measurements

The presence of a dedicated commission schedule — rather than a single generic "contact us" page — suggests commissions are a standing part of the business, not an occasional favor.

How to tell which items are ready-made vs. commissioned

The homepage marks stock status directly on each listing:

  • Ready to ship — items appear under the "☆ Ready To Ship ☆" heading and can be added to cart, sometimes with variant options to select first.
  • Sold out — several listings carry a "✦ S O L D ✦" label, meaning that specific piece is gone. A sold-out ready-to-ship item is a candidate for a commission request if you want the same design remade.
  • Made to order — items with selectable variants (size, options) and a price range rather than a single price are typically produced after ordering.

Examples from the current catalog show both patterns: a Vocaloid kimono listed at $199.95 and a Love Live! uniform set at $89.95 sit alongside multi-variant listings priced as ranges, such as $279.95–$299.95.

What to prepare before requesting a commission

Because the shop publishes a Measurement Instructions page, the expectation is that you supply your own measurements rather than picking a generic size. Before you reach out or place a commission order, have ready:

  1. Your measurements, taken according to the shop's Measurement Instructions page — follow their method rather than a standard body-measurement guide, since garment construction depends on how they want the numbers taken.
  2. Reference images of the character or design you want, including any variant or colorway.
  3. Your deadline, if you have one — commission work is scheduled, so timing matters.
  4. Budget range, since commission pricing is quoted per project rather than listed on the site.

Practical points to keep in mind

  • Check the Commission Schedule first. It is the authoritative source for whether commissions are currently open, how long they take, and how the queue works. Availability can change, so confirm before assuming a slot is open.
  • Sold-out designs are not necessarily gone forever. A "S O L D" ready-to-ship piece can often be the basis of a commission request for the same design.
  • Shipping and payment have their own pages. The site links to both a Shipping page and a Payment page, so review those for domestic and international terms before committing to a commission.
  • Free US domestic shipping applies at $200+ with no promo code required, per the site's own banner — relevant if your commission total crosses that threshold.
  • Newsletter signup offers 10% off a future purchase, which the site states applies to your next order.

If your goal is a one-of-a-kind costume built to your body, the commission route is the one to take; if you just want something available now, filter your attention to the "Ready To Ship" section and skip the schedule entirely.