Before wearing motorized angel wings to a photoshoot, convention, or party, give yourself time for a complete outfit rehearsal. Checking the parts, fit, and movement at home helps you understand what the costume needs before you arrive at the venue.
This checklist applies to planning a first wear with the Angel Wings collection. Use the instructions supplied with your own motor set for assembly and battery installation. If a fitting or connection is unclear, ask the studio before operating the wings.
1. Check that all parts of your order have arrived
The five wing product pages list wings, a motor unit, and straps in the package. Some orders are sent as separate parcels for the wings and the motor set, so one delivered box may not be the entire order.
Compare the contents with your order and the supplied instructions. Keep your order number and tracking details available if something is missing. Before an event, make sure every component has arrived rather than assuming a later parcel will turn up on the same day.
See the shipping policy for split-shipment details. If there is a problem with the item on arrival, the refund policy asks customers to contact the studio within three days with clear photos or a video and their order number.
2. Review the assembly and power instructions
The moving wings use AA batteries. Check the requirements for the motor unit you received, including the required quantity and how the batteries should be installed. If you need to know whether batteries are included or how long a particular setup will run, ask Angel Wings.
Follow the supplied guide for attaching the wings, straps, and motor unit. Stop if a connection does not match the instructions or an adjustment is unclear. A photo of the parts and a description of what you are seeing will make it easier for the studio to help.
After assembly, follow the guide for the initial function check in an open area. Observe the movement and check for anything in the costume that could catch or obstruct the wings. Do not force a moving component to fit around an obstruction.
3. Try the straps with your complete outfit
A fitting over your planned costume tells you more than a quick try-on over different clothing. Wear the layers, headpiece, and accessories you expect to use, then check where the straps sit and whether you can move as intended.
Adjust the fit according to the supplied instructions and take a short rehearsal. Check again after standing and moving for a little while. If the straps rub, pinch, or feel uncomfortable, stop and adjust the outfit or ask for fitting guidance before extending the session.
In a review displayed on the Classic wings page, Mia described enjoying her custom design while also finding it heavier than expected and needing initial adjustment. She wrote, It took a bit of adjusting.
Her review also mentions discomfort when the straps contacted bare skin.
That is one customer's experience with her order, rather than a fit measurement for the whole collection. The practical takeaway is to rehearse with the clothing you will actually wear and resolve discomfort before a long event. Ask about your chosen style's weight and fitting needs if those will affect your plans.
4. Measure the space you will use
The listed measurements for all five styles are about 85 cm (34 in) per wing and approximately 175 cm (69 in) across when fully open. Compare that span with the dressing area, doorway, photo background, and place where you will operate the wings.
Look for trailing fabric, hair, props, or accessories that could interfere with the movement. At a venue, follow the rules for large costume pieces and powered accessories, and choose an area with enough space around other people.
A store video shows the visual effect of the wings, but it does not replace the fitting instructions for your own unit. Use your rehearsal to check the actual space, movement, and clothing combination you plan to take to the event.
5. Inspect the foam and follow the care guidance
The wing material is EPE pearl foam. The shipping policy explains that folding and compression during packing can leave creases or indentations. Read the current packing and crease-care guidance before treating the foam, and contact the studio if you are unsure whether what you see is normal.
Keep the care instructions for the wing material separate from instructions for the motor or other parts. If a crease, finish, attachment, or movement problem concerns you, send a clear photo or short video before attempting a repair that the supplied guidance does not cover.
6. Make a short pre-event checklist
- All parcels and listed components have arrived.
- The assembly matches the supplied instructions.
- Battery requirements are confirmed for the motor unit.
- The fit has been checked with the complete costume.
- The intended area has enough space for the open span.
- Any rubbing, obstruction, or unusual movement has been resolved.
- Your order number and the studio's contact details are available if needed.
Questions before your first wear
Can I assume every wing style feels the same?
No. The collection includes different shapes and layered designs, and the published descriptions do not provide a verified weight for every style. Ask about the model you are considering and test your own fit.
Should my first try-on happen at the event?
Plan a rehearsal before the event so you have time to ask questions and adjust the costume. When ordering, allow separately for making, delivery, and your fitting date.
What if something seems wrong?
Stop using the item while you check the instructions or contact the studio. Include your order number, a short description, and clear photos or video, and follow the current support and refund guidance.
For help choosing your first pair, explore the moving wing collection. For an order or fitting question, use the contact page.