Going to a fancy dress party as a favourite TV or film character is a popular choice. But sometimes finding the right costume can be a challenge. Here at Fancy Dress Ball we offer one of the widest ranges of TV and film character fancy dress costumes for women available online.

Here are a few highlights of the many fabulous and flirty women’s fancy dress costumes that we offer.

Our range of Marilyn Monroe costumes are very popular. We offer four different ones with variations on her sexy white dress. You can even order a bombshell blond  wig separately to complete your sexy Marilyn ensemble.

We also have a complete range of Addams Family costumes including two choices each for Wednesday Addams and Mortica Addams.

You’ll also find women’s costumes from Underworld, Ghostbusters, and more. Check out our other celebrity and famous people sections for more choices including pop stars.

Another great way to go as a TV or film character is to choose a costume from one of our vintage sections. Many of our 60’s or 70’s outfits could work for various characters from shows that took place during that era. Think outside the box, and be creative with the costume elements available. Mix and match to make your own unique costume.

Besides our wide range of fancy dress outfits, we also offer many costume accessories, wigs, hats, shoes, and other items to complete your look.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via the online form and we will do our best to get back to you within one working hour.

It’s definitely hip to be retro these days, and fancy dress costumes are no exception. When it comes to Halloween parties, fancy dress balls, and other parties where dressing up is in order, an outfit reminiscent of the 60s, 70s or 80s will never go amiss. Here at Fancy Dress Ball we offer a wide variety of vintage choices for your next fancy dress affair.

Looking for a hip 70s costume? We have dozens upon dozens of choices for both men and women. If you want women’s fancy dress that will rock your 70s party, browse through our full range of choices including mod hippy dresses, metallic pants suits, tight trousers, flowing tops and more.

Our Boogie Babe Costume, under 70s outfits for women, is a star buy. This adorable checked jumpsuit even comes with a belt. And you can make it a couples thing by also purchasing the men’s version of the outfit, the Disco Sleezeball Costume.

If you prefer the 60s we also have many different outfits to accommodate this era as well, and even an entire wigs section. Our 60s Groovy Chic outfit is new to the site, and will make a great impression with this classic black and white abstract square print dress and matching head scarf.

With new outfits in many sections, and all the old classics, there’s so much to choose from that you may have a hard time deciding, but you’re definitely sure to find something you love. Or you can mix and match different pieces to create your own outfit.

There’s something about adult fancy dress events that brings out the silly side in all of us! Careful study on our part (throwing lots of fancy dress parties!) means we’ve glimpsed into the very heart and soul of all you costume enthusiasts, and we’ve noticed one of the funnest (if that’s not a real word then it darn well should be!) things you guys like to do when that invitation drops onto the doormat is let your fingers do the running to our online store in search of the silliest, most over the top men’s fancy dress costumes around!

Did we mention how popular women’s fancy dress is with guys? There’s something about being a dude and dressing as a dame for a fancy dress event that brings out the brilliant ridiculousness in guys!

Our “Little Britain” section features three of our favourite female men’s character fancy dress costumes – Vicky Pollard, Desiree and Bubbles. We dare even the manliest of men not to fall into character as the zip comes up on that Vicky Pollard tracksuit top – Yeah but no but yeah but no!!

Perhaps the best assortment of fun men’s fancy dress is gathered in the “Stag Costumes” area (what better place is there for a collection of hilarious and perhaps slightly rude costumes!). Choose from the 80s-inspired “Let’s Get Physical” leotard outfit, Miss World, cheerleaders, Hawaiian hula girl, nurse, fat stripper or –if you’re feeling a little cheeky – pregnant nun!

Happy hunting ladies/men!

Although we can’t imagine how it happened, some of you have yet to attend your very first fancy dress event! Feeling a little anxious about your costume choice? Don’t worry, we’ve got heaps of options that even the most phobic of fashion grumps can’t argue with!

Men’s Fancy Dress

Going for something classic (that you can dress down if needs be!) like our best selling Police Costume (or maybe Sexy Cop Costume?) means you won’t have to worry about looking too nuts travelling on the number twenty-nine to your event. Although, we reckon something a little more off-the-wall (but still easily concealed beneath a coat) like the Tattooed Convict Prisoner Costume might be more fun (and might bring out your bad boy!)

If you’re forced into a corner by a 70’s or 80’s theme party, we’re sorry guys but you’re just going to have to pull out all the 70’s and 80s fancy dress stops – there is no dowdy way to pull them off!

Women’s Fancy Dress

For loads of our female customers, a fancy dress event is the perfect excuse to look damn sexy in outfits that would make your granny blush! But not everyone is comfortable flashing the flesh, so here are a few subtle and creative alternatives. The 1920s Roaring Red Flapper Costume covers modesty without being bulky – and how sexy are flapper girls?! And if you fancy playing the ultimate good girl, the Sandy Dress Costume will have you going like greased lightening!

Being a fairy princess in today’s princess-eat-princess world can be pretty tough! We think one of the most brilliant things about fancy dress is the option for little fairy princesses (who happen to inhabit adult bodies!) to show their fabulousness on the outside as well as in!

•    Princess stories don’t come much older than the Egyptian tales of Cleopatra. Our Egyptian Queen Costume is elegant and could help you command the attention of your loyal subjects (as it should be!)
•    Sticking with ancient theme, how about the Greek Goddess Costume to put a spell on admirers…
•    Ladies’ fancy dress doesn’t come much more badass than the Warrior Princess Costume – perfect if you want to look like you could cut the throats of disloyal subjects in a second!

•      Who are we not to include some fairytale magic? Princesses don’t come much sweeter than the Classic Snow White Costume (although we’re not sure she really wore suspenders…)
•    The Sexy Indian Princess Costume is the ideal choice for sultry princesses (who know how to handle a bow and arrow!)
•    Fancy being queen bee? Check out the Queen Bumble Bee Costume, and don’t forget your honey pot purse!

Women’s fancy dress is all about having fun playing dress up… and remember how much fun that used to be! A real princess is never shy with her fashion sense, so be brave in your fancy dress outfits ladies!

Hen nights are celebrations thrown for women who are soon to be getting married. In recent years, hen nights have become big business and there is now a whole industry devoted to helping women see out their last days as a singleton with a bang. Along with the big night itself, celebrations can sometimes be extended into a ‘hen weekend’. This can include going away on a short break, trying some new activities such as pole dancing, or enjoying a little bit of pampering at an up-market spa resort.

A hen night can range from a quiet evening meal with a small circle of friends and family, to a big night out on the town with a large group of mates. The latter option is by far the most common these days, with large volumes of alcohol being consumed, inflatable willies brandished and male strippers being involved at some point during the evening.

Ladies fancy dress costumes are also now an established part of typical hen night proceedings, as this is a way for the group to make it very clear to everyone just what this night out is all about. Many hen nights that include womens’ fancy dress outfits have a theme so that all the girls can dress similarly. Popular hen night fancy dress themes include police officers, schoolgirls, flight attendants and saucy devils. These outfits are then typically topped-off with a varied selection of adult accessories to achieve the final effect.

When you are trying to attract a partner, your first thoughts may not be to don fancy dress. After all, many fancy dress costumes are not designed to be attractive, but rather funny, scary or just strange.

But you should not rule out the power of men’s and women’s fancy dress to attract suitors.

Firstly, it is easy these days to get outfits that make you look sexy. For example, here at Fancy Dress Ball we stock a range of such ensembles.

If you’re looking for a feminine outfit, you can choose from a range of alluring offerings. You might want to go as a policewoman, an angel, a devil, a French maid or something else that could get pulses racing.

Meanwhile, our male offerings include soldier and sailor creations – and everyone knows that women can’t resist a man in uniform!

But there is another way in which fancy dress can help you get the attention from possible partners. Such outfits break the ice in a way that very few other things could. Because clothing is so immediately obvious, it gives you something to talk about straight away.

If you see someone you like across the dance floor, you have a legitimate reason to approach them. All you have to do is complement their garments and see what happens from there.

So, if you are keen to meet someone, you should make the most of any opportunities to don fancy dress adult costumes. What starts with the purchasing of a cowgirl ensemble may just end up with wedding bells!

If you have kids, you will know how excited they get about the prospect of a birthday. Not only do they get to be centre of attention for a day, but they also have all those wonderful presents to look forward to.

The highlight of their big days is often the parties you throw for them. They get the chance to spend time with their friends, eat tempting treats and take part in fun games.

However, as a parent it can be tough to know how to arrange such bashes.

This is especially true if you are operating on a limited budget. After all, some of the entertainment you can book is costly and although you want your youngster to have a fantastic time, you do not want to go bankrupt in the process.

Well, one great option is to incorporate fancy dress into the occasion. You can do this in one of two ways.

You can encourage the little ones attending the gathering to come wearing fancy dress costumes themselves. Kids love donning unusual outfits and it can really get their imaginations going.

The other alternative is to get men’s or women’s fancy dress for yourself and entertain the children. For example, you could dress up as a clown or magician and perform tricks.

Using unusual costumes in this way can help to ensure your son or daughter has a birthday celebration to remember. And you do not have to splash out too much cash in order to create the desired effect.

Meeting a potential partner these days can be tough. We lead busy lives and often have little time to socialise in mixed groups. The situation is often made even worse if most of your friends are married or in long-term relationships.

You might be feeling particularly down about the situation this month with Valentine’s Day hype taking over the high street and the media.

However, you should not despair about your lack of a love life. There are ways in which you can increase the likelihood that you will find a match.

For example, you can arrange a fancy dress party. Such occasions are a great way of getting to know new people. All parties are like this in some ways, but ones in which men’s and women’s fancy dress is on display are even better.

Speaking to individuals you don’t know can be a little daunting and this can be worse if you feel attracted to them. You could find yourself getting tongue-tied and not having anything worthwhile to say.

But if you are adorned in 80′s fancy dress, or ensembles of any other theme, you will have an easy way of breaking the ice.

Taking an interest in the garments worn by others and explaining your own choice means you should not run out of things to talk about.

And people’s inhibitions tend to be lower in general because of the fun atmosphere of gatherings like this. So, if you are feeling lonely, why not organise a bash of this nature?

With so many things in life, it is attention to detail and those added little extras that really make a difference.

Bearing this in mind, you might want to stock up on Christmas clothing accessories before the festivities truly get underway.

Here at Fancy Dress Ball, it is not just full fancy dress costumes that we provide but also a whole series of additional items.

For example, if you are throwing a party and are keen to impress your guests, you might want to place a few fun objects around the venue, be it your own home or somewhere else, that will get people talking and having fun.

You could invest in wands, crowns, Christmas bells and other such products.

This may be particularly apt if you are throwing a bash in honour of which attendees are wearing men’s and women’s fancy dress.

By getting accessories such as this, you will be showing you have really made an effort with your planning.

Also, because of the good value of our items, you do not have to break the bank in order to buy them.

And once your bash has finished, you can collect up all the props and put them in storage for next year.

Although the festive period is a busy one and there are many things for you to plan, you should not neglect the importance of the small details when throwing fancy dress parties and other such occasions.

These are often what guests remember about the gatherings and are what could set your night apart from other bashes.