Monthly Archives: December 2009

Fancy Dress Costumes for a Christmas Party

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Queen of Halloween

For anyone who is invited to a fancy dress party for the holidays, it can be frustrating to find the right look. It is a sure bet that someone will be Santa and Mrs. Claus, possibly the host and hostess of the party itself. You’ll want to wear something besides the obvious choices- you’ll want to stand out. Here are some ideas for fancy dress costumes for a Christmas party that are not your typical choices and that are sure to set you apart from the rest of the crowd. Retro Costumes Look to many of the Christmas cards that you receive or watch the classic “White Christmas (Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney) and you will see what I mean. Of all of the beautiful looks that a woman could wear, what could be better than the red velvet … Continue reading →

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Gangster Fancy Dress Costumes

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Queen of Halloween

Every couple of years or so, Hollywood dips back into the old gangster days and brings one back to life. And, every time that Hollywood does, there is resurgence in gangster fancy dress costumes for fancy dress, Halloween or themed parties. The most recent of these gangsters to get their Hollywood revisiting was John Dillinger brought to life by none other than the handsome, Johnny Depp. Whether you are a man looking to snarl and scowl your way through a party or a woman who wants to vamp it up as a gun moll or even a female gangster, the costume is simple but elegant and the accessories are the thing that brings it altogether. Alright men: let’s start with you. Your gangster fancy dress costume is going to start with a pin striped suit. Make sure that you have … Continue reading →

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