Children's Fancy Dress Costumes

Are you a big theatre fan? If so then I beat you cannot wait for Wonderland the Musical! Coming to the Southampton Mayflower theatre on 18th-22nd of April! What's it all about? Wonderland is a modern musical with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. It's the story of Wonderland with all the familiar...

Any Smurf fans in the house? If so then you will be pleased to know that Smurfs: The Lost Village is out in cinemas on March 31st 2017! Now for some reason we just cannot get enough of the Smurfs'! There's something about the small, blue critters that we love! Adding another movie to the franchise is all the evidence we...

It's Comic Relief time! This year do something funny and dress outrageous to raise money for Comic Relief 2017! Friday the 24th of March is officially Red Nose Day! Yes - that's right it's that time of year where we get to accessorise our faces with a red nose all in the name of charity! Let Hollywood help you be...

Now it's true this tale is as old a time... well as old as 1991 anyway when Disney released their original animated movie of 'Beauty and the Beast'. Well now we are excited about the live action version Disney are bringing us. It hits theatres March 17th 2017! (That's right only four days away!!! ). Beauty sure is beautiful! Playing...

St Paddy's day is on the horizon! 17th of March is the date the Irish look forward to each here! We at Hollywood Fancy Dress are here to make sure your St Patrick's Day is a cracker! St Paddy our favourite Saint? Now I think it's safe to say St Patrick is one of our favourite Saints. What isn't to...

Everybody's favourite boy wizard has come to the rescue for the World Book Day! Harry Potter of course! Have you come to realize you have the most indecisive child ever? Then panic no longer, who doesn't want to be a Hogwarts student for the day?! It's time to go on a magical adventure and what better World Book Day then...

Are your looking forward to World Book Day in March? Well if so then it is a date in your diary that simply cannot be missed! It is the 2nd of March 2017 and it is their 20th anniversary! Roald Dahl is a much-loved and famous Author and Poet of children's books. His works span from the 1940's all the...

For all the little one's excited for this World Book Day, they are going to be even happier! It's actually the 20th anniversary of the event which means this year is extra special! To mark the momentous occasion we have decided to offer all of our loyal customers 10% off all children's costumes when you shop in-store! This discount is...

January 8th is a cherished day for any Elvis fan! It is of course the King of Rock and Roll's birthday! Can you believe the legend would have been 81 this year? Nearly 39 years since his sad passing and we still love and blare his music out today! The King of Elvis costumes. If you are looking to pay...

It's that festive, merry time of the year again and whether you have been counting down since the beginning of the year or whether it has snuck up on you, we have more than enough Christmas costumes to fill your stocking. Now we better start off with unwrapping the kids costumes because they've been awake since 6am to see what's under...

With the festive season upon us, it’s time to get in to the spirit of things and make sure you don’t leave your little ones out! Here at Hollywood we have a great range of new kids Christmas costume to offer so make sure you pay us a visit this holiday. New Kids Range Santa’s little helper couldn’t be any cuter in this new toddler sized costume! The little red and white jumpsuit comes with a decorative pouch of “reindeer dust” and attached belt. A matching red hat completes the Christmassy look. Where would Santa be without his pretty Miss Santa? This gorgeous new dress not only sparkles, but it lights up too! With so much extra detail, it’s hard to believe that this costume is only £14.99 and because it’s from Smiffy’s you can rest assured that it has been rigorously safety tested too! Frosty the snowman has his hands full this year with this adorable little munchkin! This jumpsuit and hat costume is a real winner with blue snowflake details and even a cute robin perching on your stick arm. This new kids costume is unisex and perfect for both boys and girls so you can’t go wrong! Continue reading →

BE SAFE NOT SORRY THIS HALLOWEEN We test to both EN71 AND Nightwear (Safety) Standards With costume flammability in the media again (The Sun and The Mirror), here's a reminder of everything you need to know about costume safety and testing. Don't forget that test results for all our children's costumes are available online.   What are the regulations for children's costumes...

Halloween is an opportunity for everyone to get dressed up and have a great time, especially the kids! Come along to Hollywood and pick up a fantastic costume for you and your little one this year! If you’re not sure what to go for then check out our Top 10 here.   Make your little one as cute as a button in this adorable Lil Pumpkin costume! It includes an orange Jack O’ Lantern top with green and orange striped trousers and a little hat to really top it off.   You may call her a little horror, but now let her transform into a brain munching Zombie Cheerleader for Halloween! With a blood stained cheer dress and matching red and black pom poms it’s a perfect for any girl looking to scare. Add some fake blood spray for extra gore!   Get down to the bare bones of this kids Halloween costume with the Skeleton Tutu Dress. This cute outfit has white printed ribs and an attached fluffy black and white tutu skirt. Add a skeleton make-up kit to complete your look! Continue reading →

Bournemouth Film and Comic Con is returning to the B.I.C for the second event of 2016! If you enjoyed yourself at the March con then make sure you book tickets for the 3rd and 4th of September to see even more great stalls, guests and games! Bournemouth Film and Comic Con The very first Bournemouth con was hosted by Showmasters in the B.I.C, the town’s most popular venue, in September last year. Since then we’ve had a March film and comic con, which was smaller than the original event. We’re hoping that September is going to bring back the huge crowds and crazy cosplays! Continue reading →

When your city needs saving, there’s no one better to call than the sassiest bunch of Superheroes this side of the universe! I am, of course, talking about the DC Superhero Girls. It may be a man’s world, but these girls have super powers and they’re not afraid to use them! Superhero Girls We’ve all heard of Supergirl, Batgirl and Wonder Woman; now see where it all began with this stunning animated re-imagining of the ladies of DC. We were all kids once and it can be hard growing up different. These girls may have super powers, but honing your skills is always important, that’s why they go to Super Hero High! Just like us, the Superhero Girls aren’t perfect, Supergirl is clumsy, Poison Ivy is shy and Harley Quinn is just downright unpredictable! Flaws aside, they are all exceptional in their own way and if they work together they can do anything, but not without a few challenges along the way.   Continue reading →

The UK’s best family festival is back for 2016 and this time it really will be out of this world! Camp Bestival is everything you could want from a festival rolled into one and held at a castle. Camp Bestival Is Back! Camp Bestival is the sister festival to Bestival held annually on the Isle of Wight. From the first event in 2008 it has won multiple awards including Best New Festival in its first year and Best Family Festival four times since! What more excuse could you need to treat the whole family? Get yourself down from Thursday 28th to 31st July for the best long weekend ever! Continue reading →

One of the biggest book series ever released is of course, Harry Potter written by the incredibly talented J.K. Rowling. It is always a huge theme for World Book Day so be sure to get in quick before Thursday 3rd March for your costumes and accessories! Harry Potter Since the release of the first novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1997 it has been a huge hit for children and adults alike. The idea of magic and mystery is exciting at any age so it’s understandable that it is the most popular character for World Book Day year after year. If you’re looking for a fantastic Harry Potter costume for yourself or your little one then you need look no further than Hollywood! We have a great range available for any size or budget. Continue reading →

World Book Day returns for its 19 year on Thursday 3rd March and here at Hollywood we have safety in mind. As you may have seen recently there has been much talk about the safety requirements surrounding children’s fancy dress costumes. Buying fake fancy dress can be a huge problem, especially online where you cannot see what you are purchasing. Here at Hollywood we only buy from responsible suppliers such as Smiffy’s! So when you’re buying your child’s World Book Day fancy dress costume, you can do so with piece of mind here at Hollywood. Smiffy's New In! Not only will you get high quality, rigorously tested fancy dress costumes, you’ll be getting the best new products around! Check out these great new costumes especially for World Book day 2016! Madagascar Madagascar has been a huge hit with the kids (young and old) since its release so we’re sure you’ll love this new line! Bring out your kid’s wild side with Alex and the gang! You will be spoilt for choice with all 6 of the main characters available. Your little one can be Alex the lion, Melman the giraffe, Gloria the hippo, Marty the zebra, King Jullian the lemur or even one of the adorable penguins! These costumes are perfect for groups of friends or even on their own as they have so much character that each one is recognisable! Continue reading →

From Wednesday 20th- Saturday 23rd of January Bournemouth Pavilion will be hosting troublesome terrors from the past with the Horrible Histories live on stage! Prove to your kids that learning can be entertaining with an evening at the theatre. Horrible Histories Born from a book series in 1993, the hit children’s history show from CBBC is back and taking to the stage with ancient style! Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders will both be world premier shows using both actors and 3-D special effects to bring horrible histories to life! Whether you’re child has a history project coming up, a birthday or you just feel like treating them to an educational evening, this event is perfect. Family tickets are available so get the whole gang together and head to the Pavilion! Continue reading →

Here at Hollywood we take health and safety very seriously, especially when it comes to children. That’s why we put our trust in R H Smith and Sons to provide us with high quality and rigorously tested Smiffy's products. Smiffy's Fancy Dress Smiffy's are a household name when it comes to fancy dress and for all the right reasons. You may have seen their recent feature on BBC’s “Fake Britain” where they highlight issues surrounding counterfeit products and safety risks. In Series 6: Episode 10 viewers can see just how risky buying fake fancy dress costumes can be. We see how fakers are not only damaging honest businesses, but putting both our children’s and our own safety at risk. Jodie Frisby had purchased an Elsa fancy dress costume for her daughter online, but little did she know that she was receiving a fake costume. The dress fell apart within minutes and when put to a fire test the costume was incinerated in seconds. So remember, if you are looking for an Elsa costume this Christmas, this is the Elsa you should be purchasing. Claudia Winkleman also fell victim to untested fancy dress when her daughter’s Halloween costume caught fire. She went on to lead a campaign to put safety standards in place for fancy dress costumes. Continue reading →