If you get it right, your Halloween fancy dress party could be the best party of the year – and definitely the spookiest! However, as with all fancy dress parties, the key to success is all in the planning. With this in mind, how do you host the perfect horror fancy dress party?

Theme

If you really want to make things easy on yourself, try matching your party to a particular theme. This way, choosing the music and even the costumes will be much easier. However, you will need to ensure that your theme is broad enough that it allows for people to dress in different costumes. A great idea for a theme would be a Halloween based 1980s fancy dress party, as arguably it was the age of horror – and there are some great 80s horror idols and music, such as Michael Jackson’s Thriller, to provide inspiration.

Food

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your eatables, and simply by giving your food a horror twist will you bring a smile to the face of your guests – and hopefully a few screams too! Why not try setting some fake flies into some jelly, for a real food-based scare.

The Costumes

Arguably the most important thing about Halloween parties are the costumes, and Halloween is an occasion where you can really unleash that inner monster. As previously mentioned, setting a theme could help you decide on Halloween costumes, or even better why not visit us at Fancy Dress Ball for some truly gruesome inspiration!

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!

Halloween is the perfect time of the year to really let your imagination run riot. You can let your inner wild child out to come up with truly exceptional Halloween fancy dress costumes, and no matter what you want to be you’ll be able to create it.

There are so many Halloween fancy dress ideas out there that you certainly won’t be short of inspiration. Both women and men will have no problem finding something to take their fancy, and if they play their cards right it could easily be each other! Most outfits can be made unique with women especially being able to let their hair down, so don’t be afraid to go for outfits that you wouldn’t normally consider – that’s what fancy dress is all about, after all.

You can go with traditional options or can come up with truly unique outfits straight from your imagination. There’s no end to the number of options out there, and as long as it’s befitting of a Halloween party there’s no reason why you can’t give it a go. It’s always a good idea to go for more unique outfits, that way you’ll certainly stand out and could well be the best dressed one there!

Here at Fancy Dress Ball, we understand that Halloween is a time when you can really let yourself go. That’s why we stock all the Halloween fancy dress costumes you could ever need, giving you so much choice and inspiration that you’ll never need to look anywhere else. Why not come and see for yourself?

If there’s one time of the year that men can let their creative juices flow, it’s Halloween. There are so many male Halloween costumes to choose from that you’ll be spoilt for choice, or use your imagination and come up with some unique ideas of your own. If you need a push in the right direction, here are a few top men’s Halloween costumes that you might want to try.

•    Dracula. The iconic vampire can be channelled at this time of year, letting you add as much detail as you wish. Don’t forget the cape, fangs and gelled-back hair, or go for a more modern version with a velvet-style coat and hat.
•    The devil. Another popular Halloween choice, there are a number of routes that you can go down. Go for the complete costume with the horns, trident and cape, or make up your own with red clothes or body paint.

•    Werewolf, skeleton, ghost or zombie. Any one of these Halloween costumes would be the perfect addition to any party, and try to make yours as unique as possible so you stand out from the crowd.
•    Horror film characters. There are so many horror films to choose from that you shouldn’t have a problem finding inspiration, but consider Hannibal Lecter, Freddy Krueger, Jason from Friday 13th or the Scream character to give you a helping hand.

These are just a few of the top Halloween costumes for men that you might want to try, and any one of them are sure to go down well. All that’s left to do is find your ideal costume shop, and that’s why you need to come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball for all the outfits you could ever need.

Halloween is the perfect time to let your hair down and have some fun. Fancy dress parties mean that you can let your imagination run wild to come up with the perfect costume, but just how can you throw the ultimate Halloween fancy dress party?

The first thing you’ll need to think about is the decorations. You have to make your venue look befitting of a Halloween party, and that means plenty of spooky accessories. Cobwebs are a particualrly popular choice and can be draped around the room to give a really authentic Halloween feel, and there are plenty of other things to choose from as well.

Then you need to think about the food you’ll be serving. Regular buffet foods simply won’t cut it, so try to stick with the theme as much as possible and create some unique foods to match. You can take the term “finger food” to the next level, so just use your imagination!

Then, the most important consideration of all – you Halloween fancy dress costume. You’re the host so you need to set the standard of the entire evening, so always put some thought into it. There are plenty of options that you can go for, whether you want to go traditional, sexy or in the style of infamous horror characters, so if you can imagine it you can create it.

These are just a few tips on how to throw the ultimate Halloween costume party, and if you bear them in mind you’ll have no problem throwing the event of the year. If you need a bit of help in the costume department, make sure to come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball and see what we have to offer.

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.

Finding a Halloween costume that fits properly and looks good on your body can be  a little bit difficult. But with some general rules for finding clothes for your body type, you can find Halloween costumes that are perfect for you.

If you’re apple shaped, or top heavy and busty, you should avoid loose fitting tops, puff sleeves, and anything too tight. Wrap tops and fitted waists will make your torso look thinner, and dark colours look best on your body type. Try a dark blue or black policewoman costume, or a French maid with a laced bodice.

If you’re pear shaped, or your upper body is smaller than your lower body (i.e. you have a small bust, but full hips and thighs), you should try brighter colours on top and darker colours on the bottom, and loose fitting tops and wide necklines. Try black flared trousers with a colourful, funky 70’s fancy dress top, or an angel costume with loose, flowing top and wide wing.

If you’re hourglass shaped, or very curvy with a defined waist, most things look good on you – long tops, fitted waists, and deep V-necks will show off your curves. Try an Egyptian princess costume to show off your frame, or a sexy Goldilocks outfit to accentuate your full bust and show off your thighs.

If you’re rectangle shaped, or straight with less noticeable curves, wear ladies Halloween costumes with V-necks, cinched waits, and spaghetti straps to draw attention to your upper body and make your bust look fuller.  Try a sexy witch costume with plunging neckline, or a pirate wench costume with fitted bodice and low neckline.

Finding the perfect ladies Halloween costume can be a bit of a challenge. After all, you want to stand out from the crowd. But you also don’t want to look silly, right? Choosing a Halloween costume should be like choosing any other garment—you should choose fancy dress and casual clothing based on your own personality and tastes. This way you know you will be comfortable and confident in the costume you choose.

If you’re a fantasy prone girl who loves Disney movies, the supernatural, or sci-fi films, why not buy fairy tale Halloween costumes? You could go to your party as Little Red Riding Hood, Little Miss Muffet, Snow White, or Little Bo Peep.

If you’re a sporty girl, why not go for something a bit bolder, like Super Girl, Cat Woman, Lara Croft from Tomb Raider, a cave woman, or a soldier? You even choose men’s costumes if you can’t find one that’s tomboy enough for your taste.

If you love history, or vintage style, why not go as a 1920’s flapper, a hippy, or a medieval princess? Or why not a Greek goddess, an Arabian princess, or a Viking lass?

Are you a giggly girl? If you love telling jokes, maybe you should try costumes from cartoons, like Tweety Bird or Minnie Mouse, or something really silly like a bottle of ketchup, a banana, or a whoopie cushion.

Finding the perfect Halloween costumes doesn’t have to be difficult. Just think about what you really like, and who you’d like to be—even if only for one night.