Disguised or not for New Year’s Eve on December 31? “Certainly!respond together Céline, Estelle and Alice, the advisors of the Jour de fête department store, located in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou. Within the store itself, a “31” space condenses the strongest requests.
“Dressing up has really become part of the customsconfides Laura Thomazeau, assistant to Catherine, the manager of the largest themed store in the department. Some years, for no reason, disguises explode, but accessories, confetti and even makeup are part of the constant purchases. »
“We recommend trying it on site”
A popular theme this year? “Not particularly. The 1930s, neon, disco, superheroes are still in fashion, as are black and gold and glitter. And for two or three years, we have seen groups or families appear looking for a costume of the same color for everyone. »
In the dozens of shelves there are also the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s (for techno) and everything you need to spend an evening with the “rednecks”, play pirates, imitate Indians, put yourself in the shoes of the hippies or go up the time until the 1950s. For sizes, they range from XS to XXL. “However, it is the first to arrive who will easily find their size. During the holiday season, we do not restock once our stock is gone. And then we recommend trying it on site because the products are not returned. And we don’t rent anything either. »
The advisors accompany each client to accessorize the outfits with wigs, glasses, a boa, gloves, sequin hats, sequin ties, etc. “Our advisory role is a priority, especially for complete costumes. » From a simple costume to a complete outfit, the price can vary from €20 to €100.
Confetti by the kilo
The party is obviously not just about a costume. “Compact fireworks for use in the private sphere are in great demand. To deliver them, we are subject to regulations which require us to take the identity of the buyers. »
Rockets, firecrackers, confetti cannons (sold in bags of 100 g to 10 kg), luminous bracelets, blowguns or streamer bombs are safe bets, as are lasers, bubble machines or strobes. “Everything is good to make a noise and cause a mess, especially for others”laugh the advisors, themselves ready to give of themselves to put on a few accessories within reach.
They are ready for the rush on December 30 and 31. “One category of people comes before Christmas for both holidays, the other category comes to do last minute shopping”, Precise Laura Thomazeau. And latecomers, who have no ideas for decoration, will be able to wander the aisles to set a table worthy of the name. “Tableware, decorations, tablecloths of all colors are on the shelves. All our products are recyclable or compostable. We try to have a more ecological approach by offering washable sequined tablecloths. »
In this temple with thousands of references, the festival is not an artifice.
Festive day, 9, rue du Commerce, in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou. Such. 05.49.88.63.63.
