Your credit or debit card will be authorized for the amount of the purchase at the time you place your order.  This is to assure us that your funds are available so that we can begin processing your order.  If we are then able to fill your order as requested in time for your wear date/ event we will then charge the full amount to your card.  (We must charge the amount of the purchase at that time due to most items being special orders.)  However, if we are not able to fill your order, your card will NOT be charged and you will be notified via email with the details.  Please allow several business days for the authorization of funds to be released.