Further to a blog entry from a few weeks ago we have had a few more delightful additions to our animal fancy dress range that I must share with you.

Animal fancy dress is an increasingly popular adults and children’s fancy dress idea. The costumes are fun and easy to wear consisting of one piece hooded jumpsuits. The costumes are great as you can wear them over your own clothes and you can be safe in the knowledge that other party goers are going to recognise what you have come as. Animal costumes are a great men’s fancy dress idea for a stag do, whether you’re dressing the stag up or all getting involved with some fancy dress action. There are camel costumes, dragon fancy dress outfits, monkeys, gorillas and even penguin fancy dress.

A couple great new additions are the pig and frog fancy dress costumes, a guaranteed laugh. If you’re after a novel couples fancy dress idea then one of you can go in a princess fancy dress costume and the other as a frog, perfect for a fairytale fancy dress themed party.

Kid’s are still giving animal fancy dress the thumbs up. Whether it be a school dress up day or a birthday party you can be sure to find a children’s animal costume that suits. Dragons, wolves and tigers seem to be the most popular. You can even opt for a family fancy dress idea with these animal costumes by teaming up in matching adult and kid’s fancy dress outfits. The options are endless, so go crazy with party animal fancy dress!

After the highly disappointing performance from England in yesterday’s match against Germany I bet there are a lot of mixed emotions among fans including anger, sadness and disbelief.

One unlucky football fan had a nasty encounter with a fancy dress tutu whilst watching the England vs USA match in a pub in Bacup. The supporter was wearing an England fancy dress outfit that included a fancy dress tutu. While he went out of the pub to call a taxi another pub goer decided to set his tutu alight, resulting in the victim suffering with second degree burns and having to spend time in hospital in a specialist burns unit. The police are investigation the issue and have a theory that it may be the case of a prank gone wrong. Hopefully they will get to the bottom of the investigation and the injured man will have a speedy recovery.

One positive from yesterday’s result is that there should be no more England fancy dress drama’s for the remainder of the world cup, and hopefully none for the remaining nations either!

A year ago today the world was hit by the tragic news of Michael Jackson’s death. Hoards of fans gathered outside his house to mourn his death and global tributes flooded in. A year on and the tributes continue, with fans travelling to Los Angeles to mark the anniversary.

Michael Jackson’s iconic music and performances will never be forgotten and are often recreated on many a dance floor all over the world. Many choose Michael Jackson fancy dress when attending fancy dress parties. There are a range of looks to choose from but they are all simply achieved. Whether it’s the red leather jacket Beat It fancy dress look or the Billie Jean fancy dress outfits you can be sure that other party goers will know who you are. Billie Jean fancy dress costumes are probably the most popular as every one loves a bit of spangle with the silver sequin glove. If you’re going the hole hog with your Michael Jackson fancy dress outfit then add a fancy dress wig to complete your look.

Please note that our King Of Pop fancy dress outfits do not come with the dance moves! That’s all up to you I’m afraid! R.I.P. Michael Jackson.

Would you believe that there are only 128 days left until the ghoulfest that is Halloween? How quickly time flies! It seems some very organised people are already getting their Halloween fancy dress outfits sorted, now that’s impressive!

There is a heap of creepy goodies to choose from this year. There are women’s fancy dress ideas consisting of sexy witches and countess costumes. Men’s Halloween fancy dress outfits include a 3D graveyard and some impressive skeleton fancy dress jumpsuits. Don’t forget that there are loads of film character costumes that are suited to Halloween. You’ve got the Freddy Kreuger delights, Hellraiser fancy dress and the exceedingly creepy Saw fancy dress costumes.

There are plenty of kid’s fancy dress ideas too, ranging from super cute baby grow style jumpsuits for the tiny tots, twinkle skirt witch costumes for the girls and plenty of boy’s monster and vampire fancy dress outfits.

It’s always a tough decision deciding what costume to go for at Halloween, just remember that it’s a gruesome affair and the more frightening you look the better! So don’t hold back on the fake blood, vampire teeth, face paint or devil’s pitchforks. Get creative with some Halloween fancy dress accessories to give your costume the finishing touches.

Hollywood fancy dress is a great party idea if you’re hosting a soirée around a film awards or if you’re looking for a fancy dress idea that’s a little bit classy and includes a bit of glitz and glamour. Hollywood fancy dress ideas include men’s film characters or the actors themselves. If you want an easy fancy dress idea then just go for a simple tux with a fancy dress wig, mask and any distinguishable accessories of your favourite actor. Women’s fancy dress ideas include Marilyn Monroe fancy dress or a classic silver screen sensation costume, add a pair of super heels and you’re ready to perfect your red carpet walk.

If you’re after a 1920’s Hollywood fancy dress outfits then a classic flapper dress is bound to bring some razzle dazzle to the occasion. Add a flapper wig and a cigarette holder and you’re ready to be glamorous. A men’s gangster fancy dress costume works well here too. If you’re off to a Hollywood party as a couple then gangsters and flappers is a perfect combo!

If you want to bring a casino element to your party then get a pal to dress up as a fancy dress card dealer, complete with waistcoat in the style of a roulette wheel! Other forms of Hollywood entertainment to really get your party going could be some jazz. There are some great men’s party time jackets that are finished in silver sequins or gold stars that would be a perfect fancy dress accessory for a Hollywood jazz entertainer. So the options are endless, get Hollywood fancy dress party planning! Remember – you can never have too much glitz and sparkle!

You can’t go wrong with a pimp fancy dress outfit as a 70’s fancy dress idea. Pimp costumes are fun, colourful and great to accessorize and they give you chance to walk with a swagger, flash a gold tooth and tip your hat at any fine filly’s (or fellas) that take you’re fancy!

Pimp fancy dress costumes are available for men and women. One of my personal favourites are the men’s Big Daddy Pimp costumes. These are available in vibrant shades of green or purple and come complete with matching hat and divine zebra print detail. Pimp Daddy fancy dress outfits are available in orange and purple. Don’t forget about Dr Styles or the Red Hot Playa (who is seriously hot) outfits. These men’s 70’s fancy dress costumes include a jacket, flares and hat combo. If you’re wanting a slightly different 70’s fancy dress idea then check out the Cheata Pimp costume. A fine looking specimen, consisting of an animal print coat and hat and a pair of black trousers. Add some bling to your costume with some pimp fancy dress accessories in the form of a Daddy Pimp Cane or some dollar sign rings and necklaces.

Women’s pimp fancy dress costumes are generally pretty sexy dresses with zebra print trims. You can add a heap of fancy dress jewellery to your costume too, you don’t want the chaps outdoing you when it comes to bling!

When thinking about 70’s fancy dress ideas, don’t be afraid to be adventurous with a pimp costume. Pimp it up to the max, bring out the playa inside you, think loud and proud and you’ll look spiffing!

There has been a fancy dress pirate craze over the past few weeks with everyone going bonkers for some pirate attire. Whether it be men’s pirate fancy dress outfits in the form of Captain Jack Sparrow or a women’s pirate fancy dress costume in the form a Caribbean Pirate Lady everyone want a piece! The great thing about pirate fancy dress outfits is that you can go wild with accessories. There are pirate beards, eye patches and swords to name but a few. If it’s a bit of sparkle you’re after then check out the Bijou Boutique pirate accessories. There are sparkle eye patches, chokers and boot cuffs galore! Fancy dress pirate wigs are a great accessory, some come complete with scarves and plaits. Alternatively if you’re the captain of the ship then have a look at the Authentic Pirate fancy dress wig, curls and volume aplenty.

Pirates is a fun fancy dress theme for many party occasions. Girls opt for it as a hen fancy dress idea, as on mass you know that a group of gaggling pirate girls is going to cause an impact! Kid’s pirate fancy dress costumes are also ideal for school dress up days or birthday parties. With easy to wear costumes you can be safe in the knowledge that you’re little one is going to be comfortable as well as looking the part.

70’s fancy dress will always be a popular party theme. 70’s parties are held for birthdays, New Year’s Eve, Butlin’s fancy dress weekends and even hen and stag do’s. 70’s fancy dress oozes fun and colour and also gives party goers an excuse to show off their outstanding dance moves!

When it comes to men’s 70’s fancy dress ideas there is a vibrant range of disco suits, flares and shirts to choose from. You can team a leisure suit up with a groovy shirt, add an afro and a bit of fancy dress bling and you’re sorted. If you want to add a bit of comedy to your costume, then why not go for a fancy dress chest piece consisting of a lovely patch of black curly hair that you can have poking out of the top of your shirt – if that’s not 70’s then I don’t know what is!

Women’s 70’s fancy dress outfits involve some wacky psychedelic dresses and Abba fancy dress in the form of metallic jumpsuits. You wouldn’t believe how popular re-enacting scenes from Mamma Mia has become! A 70’s fancy dress wig is a great women’s accessory, complete with cute curls and flicks you’ll certainly look the part. Don’t forget about platforms! Platform shoes look great with a metallic cat suit or cute psychedelic dress.

If you’re off to a 70’s bash and are stuck for a fancy dress idea then get in touch we’d be happy to assist!

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve seen some splendid additions to Party Britain’s fancy dress wardrobe. I thought I would share a few of these new delights with you as it’s always handy to be updated on the latest costume ideas. Wallace and Gromit fancy dress is often asked for, we have recently had the pleasure of a Shaun the Sheep fancy dress outfit which is complete with those very special Shaun the Sheep eyes.

We’ve also seen the arrival of some great spangly party time jackets, complete with metallic stars or silver sequin. These jackets are ideal if you’re after magician fancy dress or even a 1920’s fancy dress entertainer.

There is also a new caveman fancy dress costume available which has an impressive muscle chest piece. This costume is available in both men’s and boys fancy dress options. So add a few caveman fancy dress accessories and you’re all set to go!

One of my personal favourites are the Adam and Eve fancy dress costumes (no you’re eyes aren’t deceiving you, that did say Adam and Eve!). These costumes are made up of flesh coloured jumpsuits with fig leaves in all the right places. Brilliant.

Football fanatics can no longer contain their excitement at the prospect of the World Cup being less than two days away! World Cup fancy dress is quite often a hit amongst patriotic supporters. Whether you go for painting your face in your country’s colours, a fancy dress afro wig or a huge flag you can guarantee that you won’t be alone in showing oodles of support.

It’s always a dilemma deciding with your friends and family where to watch the matches. Do you head to your local drinking hole on mass or stay in the comfort of your own home? World Cup parties are all the rage. Get your friends and family round, cook some scrumptious nibbles (go for World Cup themed bites if you’re feeling adventurous) and most importantly get some fun fancy dress ideas involved. There are fancy dress outfits available for several of the World Cup competitors, including plenty of England fancy dress accessories. There are beer hats, St George fancy dress costumes, red dragon costumes and even fancy dress football hats. So what are you waiting for, get planning and keep everything crossed for your team!