Okay so I’ve just counted and there’s only 53 days to go until Halloween 2010 which means one thing – you’d better start thinking about what fancy dress to wear.

I’ll concentrate on the fellas in this blog as we always need a helping hand when it comes to shopping. We’ve had quite a few arrivals this week of new men’s Halloween fancy dress costumes and I’ve choosen a few which are guaranteed to get everyone else talking about your outfit – all are available to buy online now.

What happens when you mix the 70’s with Halloween. You get the Disco Dracula fancy dress outfit of course! This quality costume will be sure to get you showing off all your dancing moves at any Halloween party. However, if it’s something more sophisticated that you’re after take a look at the Fever Male Baroque costume which oozes class and elegance. This costume also works great as a couples fancy dress idea with the Baroque Fantasy dress for the ladies.

Lastly, it was a hit last year with the kids and for this season Smiffys have made a grown up version of the Scary Clown costume. Coming in at just shy of fifty pounds this costume is a classic. The great thing about this outfit is you don’t need any other accessories to complete the look and also you could partner up with your child when you go trick or treating and create double trouble!

With just over 80 days until Halloween 2010 it is encouraging to see many party goers organising their Halloween fancy dress outfits already. Shoppers are choosing their creepy costume and Halloween fancy dress accessories in preparation for the biggest costume affair of the year.

The count and countess costumes are proving a popular couples Halloween fancy dress idea. You can add matching wigs and a range of jewelled fancy dress accessories to complete the look.

One highly impressive Halloween fancy dress accessory that we have recently had the pleasure of receiving at Party Britain HQ is a gory severed hand. This delightful piece is a very realistic severed hand, complete with blood stains for effect. We’ve had a lot of fun with this accessory in the office….any one need a hand? Haha. Watch this space, it will appear on the website very soon.

We’ll keep you updated with any more additions to the Halloween collection. If you’re struggling with a fancy dress idea then drop us an email or give us a call, we’d love to help you choose!

It seems fancy dressers can’t get enough of Woody and Buzz Lightyear fancy dress outfits after the recent release of Toy Story 3. The film has proved to be a hit amongst adults and children getting great reviews despite being a second sequel. All the favourite characters still make an appearance including, Slinky Dog, Jessie and the Potato Heads.

Toy Story fancy dress costumes are a great idea as they are instantly recognisable and great fun to wear. The Woody fancy dress costume includes a top and trouser set, with hat, boot tops and neckerchief also included. The Buzz fancy dress outfit includes a very special fibre optic padded chest piece, with detachable rocket wings (a conversation starter at any party!). Trousers, gloves and the all important head piece are also included. If you and a pal are off to a party and want to stick to the same theme, Buzz and Woody are an excellent choice. If it’s a couples fancy dress idea you are after then how about the Mr and Mrs Potato Head fancy dress outfits? Again these are fun to where and guaranteed a laugh!

The great thing about Toy Story fancy dress is that children’s fancy dress costumes are available too. There are children’s Woody and Buzz fancy dress costumes to match the adult costumes. So if the party is a family affair then why not team up with your children in matching fancy dress outfits? Sure to go down a treat with the nannies and granddads!

With the end of the school term approaching – and already over for some lucky ones – there have been endless children’s fancy dress occasions taking place all over the country. With requests for animal and bug fancy dress costumes coming in thick and fast, our warehouse staff really have had their work cut out for them.

Boys and girls Egyptian fancy dress outfits are exceedingly popular, with no shortage of gold embroidery and jewel detail. Whether there has been a fancy dress sports day, school play or a concert, there has certainly been plenty of kids fancy dress action! Some have even gone the whole hog, completing their look with some face paint and fancy dress accessories. If you’ve taken part in a colourful fancy dress filled end of term event, we’d love to hear about it. And if their are any teachers out there who have been embarrassed in their fancy dress attire even better!!

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!

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.

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.

Plus size fancy dress costumes are available for men and women at Party Britain. These are costumes that have been designed and shaped with the larger figure in mind. There are some great men’s plus size fancy dress ideas such as a Big Daddy Pimp fancy outfit, add a pimp daddy cane and you’re rocking. There are also plus size Elvis fancy dress outfits and Hippie costumes available if you’re off to a decades bash. If it’s a funny plus size fancy dress outfit you want then how about Jolly Jack the Clown or a whoopee cushion fancy dress costume?

There are lots of women’s plus size fancy dress ideas too, such as plus size Dorothy fancy dress from the Wizard of Oz. There are two costumes available here, one long gingham dress or one slightly shorter with a hologram effect. Sticking with the fairy tale theme, there are a couple of fab options for Red Riding Hood plus size fancy dress. The sexy cow fancy dress costume is great if you want something novel and highly amusing! If it’s an occupation theme you’re looking for then have a look at the combat army girl, fire girl and plus size nurse fancy dress outfits.

Don’t forget about the superheroes! There is a plus size superhero fancy dress range available for men and women that includes all the favourites, such as plus size Batman and Captain America fancy dress. For the ladies there is Batgirl as well as Supergirl and Wonder Woman.

Army fancy dress is an increasingly popular fancy dress theme. It seems party goers are loving a bit of camouflage fancy dress action! There are many different men’s and women’s fancy dress outfits to choose from. Also if you’re after a couples fancy dress idea then teaming up in army fancy dress is a great way to go. So what fancy dress costumes are there? Well, under men’s army fancy dress outfits you’ve got some great traditional soldier costumes that consist of camouflage top and trouser sets. You’ve also got a Dad’s Army style home guard fancy dress costume, a 1940’s fancy dress number and even some men’s German soldier fancy dress outfits.

And for the ladies we have some very sexy army fancy dress costumes, consisting of camoflague dresses with tie detail and matching caps. If you want something a little different from the norm then how about an American GI, Russian Spy fancy dress costume or a 1940’s wartime officer?

You can go crazy with army fancy dress accessories too. Plastic bullets belt always finish a costume off well. Don’t forget face paint works well too, along with aviator specs, dog tags and fancy dress weapons…let your imagination run wild!