Fancy dressHelpful hints
- Some costume hire shops specialise in kids' costumes, so if your children have fancy dress parties to go to, choose a fancy dress hire outlet that has a wide choice.
- Some of the most popular fancy dress costumes, such as gorilla costumes, nurses' outfits, superhero costumes or 1970s fancy dress costumes, may be already hired out if you leave your fancy dress hire until the last minute. Contact fancy dress hire shops well in advance of your fancy dress party to avoid disappointment.
- Some supermarkets now stock kids' costumes and fancy dress accessories at popular times, such as Halloween and Christmas.
- Before visiting a fancy dress hire shop, phone them to see if they have the type of fancy dress costumes and fancy dress accessories you're looking for.
- Find out about deposits required, cancellation charges, and charges made by the costume hire shop if you damage your costume or return it late.
- If you're going to a fancy dress party with a group of friends, have some fun by going as members of a group, such as a pop group or film cast—this works especially well with themes like 1970s fancy dress or superhero costumes.
- Think about practical considerations—wearing heavily padded gorilla costumes for a summer barbecue will leave you feeling very hot and bothered.
Use the search box below to enter a location in the UK—such as London, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds—and find the fancy dress supplier you need.
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