Creatures of Habit

06/14/2026

After our reminiscent post yesterday highlighting Paducah’s “Dickens of a Christmas,” throughout past years, we were contacted by many customers with their own personal photos and memories of the event. Maria Korte and her son Hunter are featured in these photos attired in Dickens era costuming supplied by Creatures of Habit. This mother and son duo always found the time despite their busy schedules to be volunteer carolers for this, at one time, Downtown Paducah Christmas tradition.

Many thanks again to Paducah Ambassador Robert Worden for inspiring us to spark memories of community and the holiday season.

06/13/2026

Creatures of Habit celebrates Paducah’s UNESCO “Creative City” status, verified by this montage of images depicting volunteer merrymakers donning our costumes during “Dickens of a Christmas” over past years. If you would like for downtown Paducah to celebrate “Dickens of a Christmas” again please like this post and tell us what your favorite part of the once yearly event was! Also, let us know if you recognize anyone in these photos!

Many thanks to Robert Worden for supplying these wonderful photos and for always being an enthusiastic participant in “Dickens of a Christmas!”

06/09/2026

Creatures of Habit…costume rentals, vintage clothing sales, eclectic collectibles and garment alteration services….doing it all for Paducah these 39 years❤️ Don’t just like us…share us with your friends!

06/05/2026

It’s summer and Vacation Bible School is on everyone’s mind! South Fulton Baptist Church hosted an “Emerald Crossing” VBS this week and made use of Creatures of Habit’s costume options! Thank you PJ Brumley…looking forward to working with you again in the near future!

06/03/2026

Disney Princess Photo op! Creatures of Habit is ready for your party with princess costumes galore!!

06/03/2026

Our Disney costumes make the world go ‘round!

A HUGE THANK YOU for the PERFECT costumes for our Magical Disney Day at Maggie's Jungle Golf.

05/22/2026

Consider Creatures of Habit for your Roman Soldier / Passion Play needs. These come complete and include the following: Helmet(Cassis), Tunic(Tunica), Cape, Sword(Gladius), Leather Belt(Balteus), Shin guards(Greaves), Chest plate(Lorica Segmentata), Shield(Scutum), Arm braces and optional Spear(Pilum).

05/14/2026

My personal Gunne Sax dress, purchased at Anderson Faire in the Montrose District in Houston, Texas in 1970. My bug had broken down, and I had retired to the nearest watering hole, Prufrock’s (a local literary bistro). Brautigan and Vonnegut were the main topic of discussion, and I decided to season the atmosphere by spending 2 dollars playing a vintage jukebox with strictly foreign 45 rpms. Upon listening to Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi / Grand Taxi Jaune (sung in French), enhanced by my 4th glass of Beaujolais, I happened to notice this stunning Gunne Sax dress in the window of Anderson Faire across the street...and the rest is herstory!

Creatures of Habit offers this piece of my heart for the purchase price of $275.00.
Measurements: 34” bust / 28” waist

05/06/2026

Creatures of Habit presents this rare, vintage 1960’s-1970’s Gunne Sax by Jessica, Medieval inspired dream dress available for purchase.

Jessica’s Gunne Sax line was inspired in part by the tremendous appeal of Franco Zeffirelli’s film Romeo and Juliet, a Paramount production released in 1968. Romeo says it best in Act 1, Scene 5, and this seems true for anyone who wears a Gunne Sax dress...”O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright.”

Creatures of Habit offers this gem for the purchase price of $345.00.

Labeled size 7 - Note: Vintage sizing does not equal modern sizing, please use the following measurements to achieve an accurate fit- The fabric offers No Stretch

34” Bust
28” Waist
23” Shoulder to Wrist Sleeve Length
42” Hip
15” Shoulder to Waist
54” Shoulder to Hem

Very Good Condition with (1 minor flaw: small hole on left lower skirt of dress which has been expertly repaired with matching fabric) (refer to photo). This rare vintage garment is made of 100% cotton fabric with a burgundy/off white decorative print featuring a contrasting cranberry fabric with center placket design, trimmed in natural patisserie cream cotton cording and with puffed sleeves tightening at the elbow creating a “leg-of-mutton” styling. Please make note of the “black label” on this beautiful “hippie chic” find.

The name "Gunne Sax" was associated with the label's roots in prairie, Victorian, and Edwardian-styled designs which drew on many elements popular in late-19th and early-20th-century American fashion such as lace, gingham and calico.

02/11/2026

Creatures of Habit is your Costume Time Machine!! We can take you back to any era with our authentic costume rental options professionally designed and constructed by our knowledgeable staff.