Ruined Dance Costume

Lol! I am a dance teacher and have heard of a ton of costume disasters from parents...everything from loosing it ("I think the cleaning lady threw it away"!!!) to the dog actually eating holes in it (which just happened this year)!!!
NEVER wash it in the washer or dryer (which I'm sure you know now). The best way to get the wrinkles out is to hang the costume upside down (which will keep the skirt fluffy as well) and hang it in the bathroom (away from any water) for a few days. The steam from the shower will usually release any wrinkles in the fabric.
The better news is since pictures are done you probably only have the recital left....and costumes are very forgiving on stage...you won't see a thing! : ) Hope that helps!!!

I don't know when the preformance is, but you can hang it in the bathroom and let the steam from the shower to some work on it.

oy lady, hahaha. pics are done, right? nobody will notice the costume when she's on stage. even the pics will be awesome as you won't be able to get up close photos. so, it's ok. hey at least yours cost 35, our was 85 each grrrr

Do you have access to a steamer?