With the vampire and the witch, the werewolf is one of the most enduring Halloween themes. They have come to dominate horror folklore, and are still very popular in movies and television today. Werewolf fancy dress costumes are instantly recognisable by anyone and everyone. There are also some particular advantages to the werewolf as a horror fancy dress choice.

First of all, it’s easy. Most werewolf Halloween outfits come as a complete suit with a full (and terrifying!) rubber mask. Just zip yourself in and hey presto, an instant halloween fancy dress costume. No makeup, no details to attend to, no fuss. You certainly don’t have to worry about doing your hair! That’s great for shy folks who don’t feel so confident in a revealing outfit but still want to participate in halloween party fun. Inside the werewolf suit you don’t have to worry about hiding your nerves as much as you want and nobody will ever have to know you’re not completely confident.

Whatever the halloween fancy dress costume style you’re after, we have a werewolf to suit. There is the touchably furry Deluxe Werewolf at the top of the range, complete with realistic toenails and red eyes, sophisticated Mr Wolf (perfect for pairing with Red Riding Hood), or the Teen Wolf with American Football jacket. Smaller sized boys’ options are available too.

Props can make any horror fancy dress costume go with a bang and the werewolf is no exception. Choose a gory rubber servered foot to chew on as your guests arrive for maximum effect.  Growl if anyone tries to take it away!

When the end of October begins to approach, many of us begin planning Halloween fancy dress. After all, any excuse to adopt a new look for the evening can be fun, particularly when friends are involved.

But how many of us know the roots of this tradition? Possibly, the answer to this question is not many. Halloween outfits are just one of those things in life that are not questioned – like putting decorations on Christmas trees and handing over presents when it comes to people’s birthdays.

Traditionally worn on the big day itself (October 31st) and the days surrounding it – depending on when the weekend falls – Halloween fancy dress is a practice that dates back to the early 1900s.

The celebration originates from a pagan tradition and it later became associated with the eve of the Christian observance of All Saints Day.

By the 1930s, fancy dress costumes were being mass produced by firms, reflecting the increasing popularity of the garments.

Both kids and adults adorn themselves in such items and, as well as social gatherings, they are used among younger people for trick or treating.

What sets such clothing apart from other fancy dress is the fact it is often ghostly or scary in nature and people tend to imitate supernatural or scary beings. Although, this is not always the case and there is also a market for other, less frightening clothes.

So, whether you opt for spooky get-up or another theme, next time you don fancy dress for Halloween you may feel more connected with the historical origins of the tradition.

If you’re one of the many men who have been invited to a Halloween party with a fancy dress theme and have no clue what to get, don’t panic.

There is plenty of advice available and you can rest assured you will turn up looking the part.

No one likes a spoilsport and arriving at a party without your men’s Halloween costume isn’t likely to go down well with the hosts and your fellow partygoers.

So, to avoid such potentially awkward situations, you should begin your search for fancy dress early.

Rather than relying on your wife, girlfriend or mates to help you get the clothes, you could try sourcing them yourself. This shows you have more enthusiasm and the effort likely to be appreciated.

Rather than striding around town seeking shops that stock Halloween costumes, which is many men’s idea of hell, you can seek inspiration over the web.

When you have a spare few minutes at home or at work, why not get yourself a cup of something hot and settle down to a brief search.

There are a plethora of options available, including ghosts, vampires and skeletons.

And, if you’re a movie fan, why not try dressing up as a screen legend? For example, you could impress your pals by turning up as a dark Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland or the Joker from Batman.

Or you could go for a less spooky theme when choosing your Halloween fancy dress and opt to head to the celebration imitating a pumpkin.

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!

Girls have always loved fancy dress, and the opportunity fancy dress parties give you get to really dress up! Halloween in particular is a great time for girls to dress up, as quite frankly it gives them a chance to really push the style boundaries – for better or for worse!

You might assume that just because some of the best horror characters in history have been male that this means women are slightly left in the lurch when it comes to Halloween costumes. However, this definitely not the case, and Halloween can be just as fun for the girls – and probably a little more so!

So, why not take those male monsters as inspiration but give them a feminine twist. For example, at Fancy Dress Ball we stock loads of great female devil costumes, which just ooze sauciness – as well as being a little bit scary!

Of course, girls have plenty of lady-monsters to look up to! When looking for ladies halloween costumes why not look towards some classic female creatures for inspiration? For example, probably the most ubiquitous of Halloween costumes is the witch costume, which like a female devil costume can be both scary and a little bit sexy too!

If you’re struggling to find womens fancy dress costumes for Halloween or for any other fancy dress party for that matter, why not visit Fancy Dress Ball? We have a huge abundance of great costumes – for the guys and the girls!

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year, and by far the best holiday period for anyone who likes to dress up! Frankly, the whole point of Halloween is Halloween fancy dress, and there are loads of great costumes available at Fancy Dress Ball to make Halloween fancy dress a hell of a lot of fun – for kids and grown ups too!

The most simple horror fancy dress is a mask, and at Fancy Dress Ball we stock loads of different costumes that incorporate masks, such as a spooky werewolf costume – a great way to transform yourself into the most monstrous of creatures!

One of the biggest thrills about fancy dress on Halloween is taking things that little bit further, and that is why alongside relatively simple costumes, we also stock some really extreme fancy dress outfits that are sure to get you noticed this Halloween season.

For example, why not impress and scare your friends with a high quality Dracula costume, who has to be one of the most famous monsters that there have ever been, and surely one of the scariest – making Dracula the perfect inspiration for an oh so spooky Halloween outfit!

The beauty of all fancy dress, and especially fancy dress on Halloween, is that it encourages people to let their hair down, and to really enjoy themselves. So why not get your freak on this Halloween with a great costume from Fancy Dress Ball?

There’s nothing better than being able to really scare the neighbours with the ultimate horror fancy dress. Better yet, it often goes along with a spook-tacular Halloween party where you can really let rip on the decorations, the music and the food, having everything coordinated to perfectly fit the theme.

There are a number of routes that you could go down if you want to take your regular Halloween outfits to the next level. You might want to go for really authentic costumes instead of cliche versions, and don’t forget the blood and gore! Anything that can be used to make it more realistic would be well worth considering.

But, don’t think it means that you have to make your own. There are plenty of ready-made costumes out there that will perfectly fit the bill, and any one of them will be guaranteed to scare anyone that walks by. If you’re looking for the best you should come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball, because with so many perfect outfits to choose from you’ll have no problem finding something to suit your needs.

So, if you really want to scare the neighbours this Halloween, always go for truly realistic horror fancy dress. You’re bound to steal the show at any party you go to, and for the best selection of Halloween outfits around make sure to have a browse through our fantastic range to see what takes your fancy. Then all you have to do is get ready to scare!

There’s nothing like a Halloween party to get everyone’s creativity flowing. Some people choose to make their own Halloween fancy dress costumes, but why go to all that trouble? Buying or renting a complete costume will be much easier and will certainly save an enormous amount of time, and if you choose wisely you don’t have to break the bank either.

To make Halloween fancy dress easy, all you have to do is find the ultimate costume shop. There are plenty out there to choose from, and as long as your potential choice has all the outfits you could need you’ll have nothing to worry about.

They need to be able to offer Halloween costumes for men, women and children, with both traditional options and a few more modern versions thrown in as well. Their prices should be fantastic and they should give you the option of renting or buying your costume, giving you the chance to use it again and again should you want to. For a store that can provide all of this and more, come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball.

We don’t think that Halloween fancy dress should be difficult, and that’s why we pride ourselves on the number of Halloween costumes that we’re able to provide to our customers. We’ll be able to give you just what you’re looking for without any hassle on your part, so come to us here for a ready-made costume to your exact specifications and see just how easy it can be.

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.

As Halloween approaches, children tend to get very excited—and not just about all the candy they anticipate collecting. Most children love deciding on their Halloween costumes. But sometimes they may have a little difficulty deciding.

The best way to help a child choose the right Halloween fancy dress costume is to think about their likes and dislikes, and their personality. Of course there are the classics, like witches, goblins, ghosts, and vampires. But why not go for something a little different this year?

If you have a girl who loves fairy tales, why not suggest a Goldilocks costume or a Tinkerbelle costume? Or if your girl prefers action adventure stories maybe she would rather go to her party as a pirate or Indian? If she loves animals, there are the classics like a brown bear or duck, but why not suggest something more unusual such as a donkey or crocodile?

If your boy is all boy, he would probably love a classic costume such as Frankenstein, Batman, a mummy, or a pirate. If he likes to be cool, why not suggest an Elvis costume or an aviator costume?

Or, if he’s a cuddly, animal lover, he could go as a pig, a monkey, a tiger, or even a bumble bee. There are so many cute animal costumes to choose from.

Finding the right fancy dress outfits for your children doesn’t have to be difficult. Just think about what they like in general and you’ll soon find something perfect for them to wear.