Lady Gaga isn't known for being conventional, and that's why we love her! So, in her truly unconventional style Miss Ga Ga will be wearing Christmas fancy dress extra early when she opens up a new grotto style department in Manhattan's department store Barney's in November (wow, Christmas seems to arrive earlier every year!) [More]

  To all our American cousins we'd like to extend a very warm and friendly welcome, and to say 'Happy Independence Day!' It's a great opportunity as well for us Brits to throw a lavish Independence Day party, and what better way to celebrate our links with our American buddies than to dress up in American themed costumes?       If you're thinking of throwing an Independence Day themed party here are a few suggestions:   1. Get in some pumpkin pie- yum! 2. Decorate your house with some stars and stripes banners or flags. 3. Put on some classic American tunes- Bruce Springsteen or John Mellancamp should do the trick. And if you're stuck for ideas for Independence Day Costumes here are just a couple of suggestions: Cheerleader Costume A great choice for the ladies- There's nothing more American than the sight of a pack of cheerleaders dancing with their pom poms (and the fellas aren't going to complain either!) This fabulous looking costume includes pink and black dress with cheer squad motif on front. Captain America Costume Ok chaps, don't be out-done by the ladies- You need a costume that not only says 'American' but actually screams it! The officially licnesed Captain America Costume, which is part of the Marvel Comics franchise, is a very popular choice for men at all times of year, but particularly around the 4th July. The costume includes deluxe bodysuit with a muscle padded torso, legs, arms and a headpiece. Happy Independence Day!!

Big royal weddings don’t come around that often, so it’s fair to say that the whole country is getting excited about the upcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The wedding will be taking place at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April, and the day itself has been designated as a national bank holiday. The bank holiday gives us all a chance to celebrate their wedding, and of course party hard! Here are just a few royal wedding party ideas to mark the special day in style: Hold a Street Party If you are fortunate enough to live in a street that has a real sense of community then why not get together with your neighbours and organise a street party? Whilst this does involve a lot of organisation and planning, this kind of party can be fantastic and is a great way of bringing your local community together. Some of us at All Fancy Dress are old enough to remember the street parties organised for Charles and Diana’s wedding back in the early 80’s (which were great!). One of us even dressed up as a giant tree! If you do organise a street party, here’s a suggestion: Invite all the guests to dress up in fancy dress costumes, and hold a competition for the best dressed person- It adds a fun focal point to the festivities! If you love making people laugh and smile then why not check out our range of funny costumes. Don’t forget to dress the kids up as well. We have a wide range of children’s fancy dress costumes. Organise a House Party Alternatively if you fancy celebrating with just your friends and family why not organise a royal wedding themed house party? If you are looking for a fancy dress theme you could go for the obvious royal fancy dress theme, or alternatively why not consider something a bit more whacky and left field? Why not get all nostalgic and choose an 80’s fancy dress theme or even a star wars costumes theme? However you choose to celebrate the royal wedding make sure that you do it in style… and have fun!!

Get sexy for St Patrick's DaySt Patricks Day is coming up this month and what a crackin’ day to celebrate. It is a day where all the Irish folk come out and celebrate being Irish! This often involves some serious partying and dressing up. There will be loads of people dressing up for St Patrick’s Day, so if is essential that you look different and sexy, to capture your fellow Leprechaun’s eyes. There is a great range of sexy St.Patrick’s Day costumes for you ladies to get into this year. As soon as you step into one of these costumes you will instantly feel sexy and ready to anything. Here are a few of our favourite St Patrick’s Day sexy costumes: Sexy Leprechaun Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: If you want to look sexy this St Patrick’s Day, then look no further! This is the perfect costume for you to wear, plus it is in the sale! So if you are looking for a sexy ensemble whilst keeping some gold in your pot, this is the costume for you.  WHAT IT INCLUDES: Satin dress with flocked emerald jacket, hat, bow-tie choker, belt, pot of gold, panties with wording ' Kiss Me I'm Irish', and stockings. Saint Patty’s Day Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: This is an amazing costume to wear for St Patricks Day. Everyone will want to order their pints of Guinness from you! WHAT IT INCLUDES: Dress, corset, apron, sleeves, hat, stockings, and choker. St Patricks Day Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: This is one sexy costume to wear for St Patricks Day. Complete with a hat, you will fit right in this year. WHAT IT INCLUDES: Hat, bow tie, belt, dress with attached jacket and white knickers with a shamrock on the back. If you are looking for more St Patrick's Day costume ideas then why not read some of our posts below. St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Irish Fun For All St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Irish Leprechaun Costume St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Lucky Leprechaun Costumes   If you really want to turn up the heat this year, why not wear a pair of stockings? You have a choice of plain green or if you really want to get in the mood a pair of shamrock stockings! You will also find a great range of wigs and hats to help you accessorise your costume with our St Patrick’s Day costume accessories.

What costume will you wear this St Patrick's Day?St Patrick’s Day is one of the most celebrated national days across the world. Wherever you go for St Patricks you are sure to find yourself embroiled in a party!  So if you will be attending a St Patrick’s Day party this year and you are in need of an outfit look no further, we have some brilliant St Patrick’s costume ideas for you. When it comes to St Patrick’s day the most popular of all costumes is the Irish Leprechaun and at All Fancy Dress you will find an extensive range of costumes for the whole family. Here are a few we think you will love: Leprechaun Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: This costume comes with everything! The only extra thing you may want to add is some green face and body paint. You will look amazing in this costume this St Patricks Day! WHAT IT INCLUDES: Jacket, jumpsuit consisting of hooped waist, hate, beard vest and boot tops. Leprechaun Girl Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: Your little girl is sure to feel a part of the St Patrick’s Day fun when she wears this amazing St Patrick’s leprechaun costume. WHAT IT INCLUDES: Dress, apron and hat. Leprechaun Costume (for boys) WHY IT’S AWESOME: Your son is going to feel all grown up when he wears this amazing Leprechaun costume, which is ideal for St Patrick’s Day. Next thing you know he will be asking if he can come to the pub with you and enjoy a good pint of Guinness.  WHAT IT INCLUDES: Jacket, trousers with attached shoe covers, beard and hat. Leprechaun Costume (for ladies) WHY IT’S AWESOME: Ladies, it is time to show them all that Leprechauns can be sexy with this fab costume! Why not complete the look with some amazing Irish accessories? WHAT IT INCLUDES: Dress, hat and cape. Other St Partick's Day Costume Ideas St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Irish Fun For All St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Irish Leprechaun Costume St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Lucky Leprechaun Costumes   Contact us today at All Fancy Dress to find out more!  

St Patrick's Day Costumes for MenThere is only one day in the year where you can get all dressed up as a leprechaun and get away with it, and that is St Patrick's Day. The bringing of Christianity to Ireland is credited to the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland, Saint Patrick. He is known for 2 major works- the Confessio, which is a spiritual autobiography, and Epistola, which is an accusation against the British of mistreating the Irish Christians. He was perhaps  better known, however, for driving the snakes from Ireland. “Driving the snakes from Ireland” is a symbolic term used to describe the end of pagan worship, of which serpent symbols were common and often worshiped. So if you want to pay tribute to this remarkable patron and national apostle, then why not dress in a traditional Leprechaun costume? You can find a great range of St Patrick’s Day costumes for you to choose from, including these: Leprechaun Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: No one will look brighter and more up for celebrating St Patrick’s Day than you when you wear this costume. All the attention will be on you and you never know, you may even have a few pints bought for you! WHAT IT INCLUDES: Jacket, jumpsuit consisting of hooped waist, hat, beard, vest and boot tops Lucky Leprechaun Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: If you don’t want to part with your lucky gold, then this costume is ideal for you gents! This costume is a bargain and is now available at a remarkable £39.99 instead of £56.99,  a saving of £17!! More Guinness money! WHAT IT INCLUDES: Trousers, jacket with attached shirt/vest, hat, beard, belt, socks, and shoe covers. Other St Patrick's Day Costume Ideas St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Irish Fun For All St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Irish Leprechaun Costume St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Lucky Leprechaun Costumes   Contact All Fancy Dress for all your costume needs this St Patrick's Day.  

Cool St Patrick's Day Costumes for LadiesLadies- If you are planning to have a big night on St Patrick’s Day, you have to look the part, and this is where All Fancy Dress fits in. There are some incredible sexy outfits for you to impress your fellow leprechauns with, along with some brilliant accessories to match. There is no better time to let you hair down and enjoy a good few pints of Guinness. It’s St Patrick’s Day, so there is no need for you to go out drinking wine! For this night anyway, it’s pints all round and what better costume to wear to serve all those pints than this sexy Saint Patty’s Day Costume? This costume includes dress, corset, apron, sleeves, hat, stockings, and choker; what more could you want out of a fancy dress costume? All eyes will be on you when you wear this costume to your St Patrick’s Day event and all the other ladies will wish they had the same costume as you. Other ladies St Patrick’s Day costumes include: Leprechaun Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: Join your fellow leprechauns in their fancy dress theme and dress as leprechaun yourself, you will be part of the gang as soon as you know it. WHAT IT INCLUDES: Dress, hat and cape. Sexy Leprechaun Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: This costume will go down at the party as well as the Guinness’ are.  You are sure to be the sexiest female leprechaun in town when you wear this costume. WHAT IT INCLUDES: Satin dress with flocked emerald jacket, hat, bow-tie choker, belt, pot of gold, panties with wording ' Kiss Me I'm Irish', and stockings. St Patrick’s Day Costume WHY IT’S AWESOME: You will outshine any other female leprechaun when you wear this costume, not only will you be getting attention from all the boys, but it seems you will be getting all the drinks bought for you as well! Who said you can’t have it all? WHAT IT INCLUDES: Hat, bow tie, belt, dress with attached jacket and white knickers with a shamrock on the back. If you are looking for more St Patrick's Day costume ideas then why not read some of our posts below. St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Irish Fun For All St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Irish Leprechaun Costume St Patricks Day Costume Ideas Lucky Leprechaun Costumes   Now you have your costume all sorted, why not take a look at our range of St Patrick’s Day Accessories, you are sure to find a something that will be as treasured as your pot of gold!

Just before everyone starts to yell it and the signal on our phones die, Happy New Year everyone! We at AllFancyDress hope you have a terrific night, and if you are having a fancy dress party, we hope everyone has a great time in their costumes. Post some pictures of your party on our Facebook page or let us know how it went by posting a comment on our wall or blog. Happy New Year again! AllFancyDress

You have decided to throw a New Year’s Eve party, but where to begin? With AllFancyDress you are sure to throw the best party to end the year and begin a new year with. Here is our ultimate New Year’s Eve party checklist to make sure your party goes as smoothly as possible: Select a fancy dress theme; this will really get your guests in the mood for the party. Take a look at our fancy dress costume collection today. If you are making your finger food, get cracking as soon as you wake up on New Year’s Eve. Create a colour theme and decorate the house according to it. A simple colour theme to have is red and green (you won’t have to take down as many Christmas decorations then!) Add a bit of sparkle, New Year’s Eve wouldn’t be the same without it. Present all the food and drink nicely on a table. Having everything in one place will allow everyone to mingle properly. Stock up on plastic cups and plates (saves you doing the washing up the next day, and running the risk of having everything broken!) Have a selection of party poppers and whistles. Brilliant fun when the clock strikes 12. Now that all your tasks are done, wait for your guests to arrive and have fun! For even more party ideas, check out our New Year's party fancy dress costumes page! Happy New Year!  

When it comes to New Years Eve, we want to go ‘all-out’ and attend the biggest and best parties the UK has to offer. New Year’s Eve events are a great time to grab all your friends and family to see the New Year in, but this year why not do it in style? There is a great range of fancy dress costumes to wear for this event and some amazing parties to wear them to. Here are a few New Years Eve parties we think you will love: Moondance (29 Great Suffolk Street, South Bank, London, SE1 0NS)  If you're into your hard dance then the place to be is Moondance's NYE party. They will be playing a night of hardcore, house, jungle and more. At Moondance you can expect five arenas, which will host 3,000 party people. This is definitely the place to be when celebrating New Years Eve in London. Pacha London (Terminus Place, Victoria, London, SW1V 1JR) Pacha is hosting a James Bond themed New Year’s Eve party this year, so expect only the best. The DJ line ups will be phenomenal and there is sure to be a fantastic atmosphere. Pacha is one of London’s hottest nightclubs and a place you need to be seen in. Scotland Fire Festival – Stonehaven Fireball Festival (Stonehaven, North Sean Fishing port, South of Aberdeen, Scotland) If you want to see something special over the night then you need to be on the high street of the North Sea Fishing port. There will be sixty people lighting up the skies with flaming balls attached to five-foot long wire ropes, whilst wearing their kilts. They will also be accompanied by pipers and drummers, to make the event even more atmospheric!    Whether you choose to go this New Year’s Eve, don’t forget to put on your New Year’s Eve Costume! There is a terrific array of costumes for you to choose from, so why not check it out today at AllFancyDress. New Year's Eve Party Costumes Hosting the Perfect New Year's Eve Party New Year's Eve Party Theme New Year’s Eve Costumes