When you are attending a fancy dress event, you may well need to change your hairstyle and alter your facial fuzz.

However, growing or cutting your own tresses or cultivating a moustache, beard or sideburns may seem a little drastic. Indeed, often there is no time for such activity.

But this isn’t to say you should give up on the idea. There are a wide range of wigs, beards and moustaches to choose from online that can set off any fancy dress costumes a treat.

This is true whether you are looking for 70s outfits, 80s costumes or any other ensembles.

While the clothes and shoes you get are crucial in terms of achieving your desired look, adding to or apparently subtracting from your locks can be just as important, if not more so.

When people are used to seeing you appear in a particular way in terms of your hair, they can be amazed by the difference a wig makes. The same is true for the addition of beards and moustaches.

And because of the temporary nature of such accessories, you will not be left with the effects of such a drastic style change for days, weeks and months to come.

All you need to do is remove the fake hair after you leave the party, returning your look to its normal state.

Wearing wigs and false facial fuzz can also really add to your own sense of transformation, meaning you have even more fun while you are at the social gathering.

Congratulations on the bump! We love knowing a new little life is coming into the world to enjoy our fancy dress ranges! We reckon that being pregnant and all, you’ve got enough to contend with, so here are our top five picks for womens fancy dress outfits… that are 100% pro-bump!

1. Pirates Ahoy!

The “Captain Swashbuckler Costume” might include a super-short (very loose fitting) dress, but that’s because we think you should get your gorgeous pins out… pregnant or not!

2. Luau Hawaiian Lady

Perhaps for the braver ladies amongst you! Choose from our massive range of grass skirts, coconut/shell/flower bikini tops and gorgeous floral garlands.

3. 1970’s Fancy Dress

The psychedelic “Hippy Chick Costume” is not only one of our absolute favourite women’s fancy dress costumes, it’s also very bump-friendly! The “70’s Stripped Go Go Dress” is another of our fantastic 70’s costumes that will flow nicely over that bump

4. Off the Wall

In the mood for something a little off-the-wall? Check out any of our “Adult Animal Costumes” section. We had a tough time choosing, but today’s favourite is the “Mouse Costume” for sheer cuteness!

5. Myths and Legends

We know all things with an empire line are your friend during pregnancy. Fancy being Roman royalty for the evening with our “Roman Empress Costume”? Or how about scaring the pants off everyone with our terrifying “Medusa Costume”?

Whatever you and your bump are in the mood for, we’re sure to have something awesome and comfortable in our fancy dress costumes collection.

The clown is a much neglected choice in the world of fancy dress outfits. Not only is it easy, instantly recognisable, and striking, but a clown costume is also adaptable to different temperatures and conditions. It’s cool and breezy in summer (unlike some other full body fancy dress costumes like gorillas and werewolves) and at colder times you can easily wear something warm underneath. Most are also loose and comfortable all night or all day long.

Choosing clown fancy dress outfits also means you get to have lots of extra fun. Clowns get to caper around, tell terrible jokes, and play all manner of games. You can impress your friends or that special someone with balloon animals. They don’t have to be any good- in fact, it’s often more fun if they aren’t.

The clown is also one of the most adaptable of all fancy dress costumes. The same costume can be used for a children’s birthday party and for a scary night of Halloween fun with grown-ups only. The addition of a few extra details speaks volumes and can transform a clown costume from funny into scary quite easily.

We’ve got everything you need to make a complete clown outfit that will serve you well for any and every fancy dress occasion, including the perfect face paints to make your very own customised clown face. Sad or happy, menacing or friendly, your makeup will say whatever you want it to say. It’s great for face painting at children’s parties too.

So, you’re facing that old problem. You’ve been invited to a Halloween party with a fancy dress theme and there is a man there you’re keen to attract. What on earth should you wear?

You want to get into the spirit of the occasion but turning up to the gathering dressed as a vampire or something similarly unsexy could spell the end to any potential romance.

Never fear, you are not alone in this problem and there are a range of ladies Halloween costumes that can get you turning men’s heads in the way you want.

While many of the Halloween outfits available are designed to shock observers and focus on themes like the un-dead, monsters, skeletons and ghosts, there are also plenty of other options available.

And by starting your search early and looking online, you can be sure to get something you will feel confident wearing.

For example, you might want to consider Halloween costumes such as those based on literary characters like Little Red Riding Hood.

Other options include fallen angel outfits, sorceress numbers or mermaid clothing.

Indeed, even many of the more traditionally themed offerings such as witch outfits are designed to be alluring, featuring short skirts and flattering shapes.

So, don’t panic when it comes to attempting to impress at Halloween gatherings. There really are plenty of fancy dress outfits to choose from and you’re bound to find one that makes you feel confident. Who knows, October 31st could be your lucky night!

It’s a well-known fact that women love a fancy dress party. It gives them the chance to escape the usual confines of everyday attire and let their hair down, wearing clothes that they would never normally consider. But just where can you go to get the best ladies fancy dress outfits?

Well, you need to head to a costume shop that can give you a fantastic selection of styles to choose from. You could well have a theme that needs to be stuck to and if you don’t want to deviate you need to find a store that can accommodate, so always go somewhere that has an incredibly broad choice of costumes.

They need to be easily accessible and should have options for women to really let their creativity run free with both traditional and sexy costumes being available, and their prices shouldn’t break the bank either. Unfortunately the amount of high street fancy dress stores seems to be on the decline, and that’s why it’s often best to head online instead.

Or, if you really want the best, why not come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball? We pride ourselves on the level of choice that we’re able to offer our customers, and with outfits to suit any theme imaginable you’ll have no need to look anywhere else. Our quality is out of this world and our prices are second to none, so if you’re looking for the best ladies fancy dress outfits make sure to check us out.

When a fancy dress party is on the cards, you only need to do one thing – find the best outfit that you possibly can. Everyone wants to impress and the best way of doing that is by planning early and coming up with the ultimate idea, and the best thing about these parties is that you can really let your imagination run wild.

But, there’s one important rule that always needs to be followed at such an event. If a theme has been set, don’t deviate from it! Far too many people see these themes as suggestions rather than set guidelines, and all that’s going to do is annoy the host who could well have put a great deal of thought into planning the perfect event.

So, always make sure that you stick to the designated theme if you really want to impress, but always use your imagination to come up with the best idea that you can. Go a bit creative and perhaps add some extra accessories to make it your own, and if you do that you can be sure that you’ll impress.

A fancy dress party is all about having fun, and if you spend the time to plan your outfit you’re bound to impress. Let your creativity run free to come up with the best fancy dress costumes that you can, and if you need a bit of inspiration make sire to come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball to see what you can find.

Fancy dress parties, especially for significant birthdays, are very popular right now. But despite how fun these parties are, sometimes choosing the right fancy dress costume can be difficult. There’s nothing more gutting than showing up to a party in the same costume as one of your friends! To choose a more unusual fancy dress costume, think outside the box.

For unusual ladies fancy dress costumes, why not choose a historical figure. You can choose a popular one like Cleopatra or a Greek goddess like Medusa, but if you want to be really unusual, why not choose a more generic costume and then personalize it. Dress as a queen, and then add your own touches to become Marie Antoinette, Queen Victoria, or even Mary Queen of Scots. Or, choose a generic Indian costume and become Pocahontas, or Sacajawea.

For a groovy look, choose a generic 60’s, 70’s, or 80’s fancy dress costume and then think of a historical figure from that era that you admire. Maybe an artist or novelist?

For unusual men’s fancy dress, take the same principle. A generic Viking costume can become Leif Erikson, the Viking who discovered the Americas well before Christopher Columbus. Or, choose a French Revolution costume and become Sidney Carton from A Tale of Two Cities.

Choosing unusual fancy dress costumes is really easy when you put your mind to work. Thinking outside the back can make any average costume become something really special.

Halloween costumes can be very unflattering, especially those that come in bright colours. Certain colours simply do not look good on certain people, depending on their skin tone, hair colour, and eye colour. So, how can you tell what looks good on you, and choose a fancy dress costume that’s a winner?

First, think about your favourite colours. You don’t want to wear a Halloween costume in a colour that you don’t like anyway. Chances are you have some sense of what looks good on you already. Perhaps your Halloween costumes from last year included a bright yellow Goldilocks outfit, and everyone told you it looked fabulous on you. That’s a good sign.

Next, figure out your skin tone. Most skin tones are either cool or warm. Cool skin tones have pink, red, purple, and blue undertones, and warm skin tones have undertones that are brown, olive, peach, or beige. If you have cool skin, you look good in cool colours, and if you have warm skin you look good in warm colours.

Finally, contrast your clothing colours with the colour of your hair and eyes. For instance, if you have jet black hair, a black witch costume probably won’t look as good on you as a white angel costume. Or, if you have blond hair, you’re better off in a Little Red Riding Hood Halloween outfit than a Goldilocks costume.

Fancy dress is always fun, but knowing what colours look good on you will make the occasion even more enjoyable.

If you’re a girly girl, and very feminine, you probably don’t like traditional Halloween costumes—let’s face it, scary ghouls and ghosts, creepy vampires and zombies—these are not for you. So, how can you dress for Halloween but still be feminine?

When looking for a feminine Halloween costume, try looking at general ladies fancy dress costumes. You’ll find a whole host of girly costumes from nursery rhyme costumes to 60’s fashion and roaring twenties flapper gowns. You could go to a Halloween party as a pink bunny, a sexy ladybug, or even Marilyn Monroe. Who says Halloween has to be scary

Another alternative for ladies Halloween costumes is to choose a favourite, female historical figure, like Cleopatra or a medieval queen. You could also be a Viking maiden, Maid Marian, or a tavern wench.

But if you do want a traditional Halloween costume, there are some choices that will still make you feel girly and pretty. Go as a witch, but choose a sexy, purple and black costume, or a black witch dress with pink ribbons laced up the bodice. Who says witches are old hags? For a sleek, sexy look, why not go as a black cat? A pumpkin costume is always cute, or to get a little more male attention, why not dress as a sexy vampire with a short skirt and heels? If there’s anything Twilight has taught us, it’s that not all vampires have to be creepy.

As you think about what costume to wear, consider the many choices available for ladies Halloween costumes. Think outside the box!

Okay, so you’re a tough guy, and you hate dressing up. But your girlfriend’s just invited you to a Halloween party, and it’s strictly fancy dress. So, what are you going to do? Turn up in jeans and a T-shirt, and you’ll look like a loser. But turn up in the wrong costume, and you have the same problem. If you’re a man’s man, and you want everyone to know it, you need to choose very masculine Halloween costumes.

Halloween fancy dress doesn’t have to be for women only. There are actually many choices for masculine Halloween costumes that you may not have thought of.

If you’re sporty and strong, why not go as a U.S. Army soldier, a gladiator, or a Viking warrior? Or, if you’re all boy, try Batman or Spiderman. Spiderman is very popular with guys and girls right now because of the Toby Maguire films.

If you’re very intellectual, but still tough and manly of course, you could go as Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or a monk.

Or, if you’re a little bit romantic even though you’re also very masculine, you could try a fireman, a pilot, a sailor, or Zorro.

If you want to be a bit scary, try a zombie, skeleton, pirate, Frankenstein’s monster, or the grim reaper.

There are so many choices for Halloween costumes now that you don’t have to sacrifice your masculinity for a Halloween party. Just choose something that suits your personality and style.