Going out to celebrate your best friend’s last night of freedom is always a great excuse to buy fancy dress costumes. It is a time to have a bit of fun and do something wild, so have a look at some of our costumes now.

Hen parties will often go for thigh grazing, low cut outfits. We have a number of school girl costumes and our Leg Avenue range will always prove popular for hen parties. Your group may choose to dress up in sexy fairytale costumes such as Snow White, Alice in Wonderland and Tinkerbelle. Or you may all choose to dress up as cute sailor girls in nautical inspired costumes. Others will include our police officer and fire fighter ladies fancy dress outfits. If your group loves a particular decade, you could also use that to pick some outfits. For example look to the 1970s for some disco diva inspiration.

Stag parties may also opt for a theme. This will add a bit of laughter to the night and will make it a night to remember, even if things seem a bit blurry the next morning. We have a number of comical mens fancy dress costumes such as a vicar and tart costume and whoopee cushion. There are also outfits such as Borat and it is always funny to see a man dressed up as a baby or a Baywatch Babe.

If you and the rest of the stag party do not want to go down the funny route, why not dress as your favourite film or rock stars. You could also dress as policemen or sailors.

At Fancy Dress Ball, we have a wide range of fancy dress costumes for popular decades. One of the most popular decades for parties and for dressing up is the 1970s.

With disco music and films like Saturday Night Fever becoming popular during the 70s, a themed fancy dress party is always going to be a great idea when thinking of a theme for a party. So what are you waiting for? Get browsing through our 1970s  fancy dress range now.

For all the men out there, we have psychedelic shirts and Elvis costumes. The satin shirts and bright colours are sure to make you look at part at a party. For those who grew up in the 70s, we also have classic costumes such as a Wombles Great Uncle Bulgaria costume. To add authenticity to your costume however, you will need a wig, medallion and staple platform heels. Have a look at our accessories to add some character to your costume.

Ladies are also going to be spoilt for choice when it comes to getting a costume. We have ladies fancy dress costumes such as Abba outfits for all those disco divas out there, and we also have Foxy Cleopatra too. If you are going for a more generic look, we have a number of flares and flower power tops for you to put together yourself also. Once again, do not forget about the accessories. Think big sunglasses and big hair. We have gorgeous dancing queen wigs and metallic disco wigs to add to your look.

Watching films is one of our favourite pastimes and one that can be enjoyed of people of all ages. We will associate watching them with happy memories, so it may come as no suprise to learn that dressing up as your favourite TV or film character is very popular.

It does not matter how old you are or if you are a man or a woman, Fancy Dress Ball has a TV or film inspired fancy dress costume for everyone. For the little boys, we have a number of costumes such as Postman Pan, Spongebob Squarepants and even Dangermouse.  Girls can enjoy dressing up as Tinkerbelle or Alice in Wonderland.

Our adult fancy dress range also offers a number of costumes inspired by the large screen. Men can dress up as Edward Scissorhands or Beetlejuice. Women can choose from options such as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and Wednesday from The Addams Family.

Couples can go to a party dressed as their favourite characters also. For example, Flintstones fans might want to go as Wilma and Fred or as Betty and Barney Rubble. Likewise, if you are going to a 50s fancy dress party, you could always take a look at our Grease section for Sandy and Danny costumes. Complete the look with a wig and your ready to rock and roll.

If you are holding or attending a children’s party, we also have a number of Disney inspired costumes such as the Little Mermaid and Buzz Light Year. That is sure to put a smile on your child’s face.

For most of us, Halloween is the only night of the year where you will down be looked at twice if you go out for the night dressed as a zombie. It is traditionally seen as the one night where the most shocking or terrifying your fancy dress outfits are, the better.

There are traditional fancy dress options that will always be popular at Halloween. One of these is to dress up as a spooky skeleton. Fancy Dress Ball offers a wide range of skeleton costumes for both men and women which will send shivers down the spines of anyone lying eyes on you.

Another classic option is dressing as a zombie. We have a number of different costumes available for you to choose from. If you do not want to wear a mask, there is always the option of wearing face paint and fake skin which we also stock. Fake blood will also add to your look. All you will need to do is perfect the zombie walk for your friends and family. Our range of male and female vampire costumes is another terrifying option you may think about.

Away from the classic options, we have a number of new arrivals for you to choose from. The cirque sinister twisted clown costume is a creepy number for example. For all those fans of the hit TV series, Dexter, there are even mens Halloween costumes dedicated to the main character, complete with bloodied black apron.

Men get just as excited about Halloween as women do, especially if you have a Halloween party to look forward to. This year Halloween falls at the weekend so this is even more of a reason to get planning your Halloween costumes now.

Depending on your own personal preferences, you may decide to dress up as a twosome with your girlfriend or wife. One good option is dressing as a vampire groom and his corpse bride. You may even decide to dress up with a group of friends. For example, you could dress up as members of your favourite band or characters from your favourite horror film. Fancy Dress Ball has a number of zombie Halloween costumes for example, so you and your friends could have a zombie themed fancy dress party.

For you, Halloween may be a big deal and you may spend months thinking about an original outfit idea. If you are a bit of a joker and like to have a bit of fun when choosing your costume, why not think about dressing up in our cockroach or whoopee cushion costumes? They will certainly get you noticed. Or we also have hysterical mens halloween costumes such as the giant pumpkin costume, which will go down well with your friends.

If you still want to make an effort, but do not want to go to a lot of trouble, why not consider wearing a Halloween mask? We have options such as evil clowns, scary skeletons and even gorillas! We also have face paints and other props for you to come up with original ideas.

Unless you have spent the last few years living on a deserted island, you may have noticed the huge success of the Twilight books and films. If you are a fan, you may be thinking about taking inspiration from the films for your Halloween costumes. Likewise, if a lot of your friends love the series, why not have a Twilight themed Halloween party?

We have a wide range of mens Halloween costumes and ladies fancy dress outfits for you to choose from. For example, the most obvious range of outfits to browse is the vampire costume section. Depending on what you prefer personally, there are traditional vampire costumes such as the baroque outfits while there are also more comic options such as the disco Dracula costume. Also if you are going to a party with your other half, why not dress up as vampires together? One option to consider is the Dracula groom and bride outfits.

Make your outfit more authentic by adding some props and extras such as fake blood and white face paint. Another option is buying contact lenses to change the colour of your eyes. This will really freak out your friends while adding to the impact of your costume.

There are more than vampires in the Twilight series, however. There are werewolves and we also have a section in our Halloween costumes dedicated to the full moon creatures.  You can either wear a whole werewolf costume or browse our range of Halloween masks for a wolf mask.

With Halloween at the weekend this year, there is no excuse to not get dressed up and into the spirit of things. Start thinking about what type of Halloween costumes you want now, and read on for some ideas if you do not know where to start.

Fancy Dress Ball has a number of different women’s fancy dress costumes, but what do you choose? As Halloween is traditionally the season of scaring and celebrating all things gory, why not dress up as a monster bride or a lady vampire? Add finishing touches to your outfit by using face paint or a long wig. You may also think about getting some fake eyelashes or pointed fangs if you want to really look the part, and we have a wide range of accessories for ladies Halloween costumes to choose from.

There are also a number of witch and devil outfits. These all come in different styles and lengths so you will definitely be able to find something that suits all ages and all personal tastes. Add a broom and a hat if you want to be a witch, and add devil horns and a tail to make a convincing devil.

A lot of women steer clear of horror fancy dress and go for options such as nursery or fairy tale characters. We have Snow White and Red Riding Hood costumes for example. There are also costumes that are inspired by different eras such as Roman lady outfits and Medieval Maid Marion costumes. Or why not dress up in a funny costume such as our pumpkin outfit? The important thing is choose something you feel comfortable in so you are able to dance the night away.

You and the other half have been invited to a Halloween party and you have decided you want to dress as a twosome. But what Halloween costumes are there for couples?

This can be a great opportunity to have a bit of fun, while showing your friends and family what a great couple you are, always up for a laugh.  If one of you already has an idea, the other simply has to dress in Halloween costumes that complement each other.

For example, why don’t you express your love for music by dressing up as your favourite pop stars. We have a wide range of 1980’s fancy dress such as Madonna and Michael Jackson outfits. Likewise if you are a couple who loves horror films, why not dress up as zombies? We also have a number of different male and female vampire outfits, so if you love films such as Twilight or Dracula, dress to impress (and scare).

There are also more traditional Halloween costumes you could consider such as Robin Hood and Maid Marion.  Or take inspiration from the 1920s and dress up as a flapper girl and gangster. Other classic outfits to think about are Anthony and Cleopatra or a cowboy and a sexy saloon girl.  Have fun with it, but make sure to think about your outfits well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Make sure you pay attention to the details and get accessories that will complement your look. For example, make sure you have the right wig for Cleopatra and a hat for a cowboy outfit.

It may seem quite a long way off but to make sure you get the best Halloween costumes, you should start planning it now. With so many different costume ideas, what do you choose?

The best fancy dress costumes are unique and at this time of the year horror fancy dress is always going to be popular. For inspiration, you could look to your favourite horror films. There is nothing more terrifying than scaring your friends as they arrive for a Halloween party.

If you are planning a Halloween party, you may consider having a theme to liven things up a bit. With the success of films such as Twilight and series’ such as True Blood, you may consider having a vampire theme. Look at our large collection of vampire costumes for ideas. Finish them off by adding accessories such as fake blood and pointed fangs.

However, you may also decide to dress up as your favourite pop star or movie star. For instance, wearing ladies Halloween costumes such as the Madonna inspired outfits, or mens Halloween costumes like  Michael Jackson fancy dress, are a great way of getting yourself noticed.

Look to classic horror films for inspiration also. Have a look at our costumes inspired by the film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre or zombie costumes which may remind you of classics like Night of the Living Dead or Dawn of the Dead.

Regardless of what you want to dress up as, you will always find something you are comfortable in. Browse our large range of Halloween costumes now and give your friends something to scream about on Halloween night.

Halloween can be a busy time of the year and with the country in economic turmoil, you may be simply looking for simple Halloween costumes that do not cost a lot of money. We are here to help you find outfits that are both affordable and of good quality. There is no reason why you should miss out on the fun simply because you are a bit strapped for cash or time.

We have ladies Halloween costumes at exceptionally low prices, so there is no reason why you should not join in with the festivities. Another way you can save money is by buying some accessories or props. Perhaps you could buy a mask from our range, then add your own personal touches to have a truly unique outfit.

Although some people may hire out costumes in an attempt to save money, this may actually end up costing you more. At least when you buy a costume you will be able to wear it time and time again. You do not only have to wear it for Halloween either. For example, a lot of people have fancy dress themes for birthday parties and even house warming parties these days. Also, depending on how explicit the occasion, you could also wear our pin up devilicious costume or one of our other adult fancy dress outfits for a hen party, for example.

Dressing up is a lot of fun, and when you buy Halloween costumes, you can use them time and time again for any occasion.