Children's Fancy Dress Costumes

Children In Need is back this year and even bigger, with more excitement, courage and entertainment packed into one night than ever before! There will even be a space themed surprise! What To expect? This year’s Children In Need show will fall on one of the most unlucky days of the year, Friday 13th November, but fear not, there will be an imperial army on hand to defend us! This year the BBC has teamed up with Lucasfilm and Disney for a one off, extra special surprise! That’s right; there will be a Star Wars sketch! C-3PO, R2-D2 and everyone’s favourite Ewok, Warwick Davis will join forces to find a worthy human to trigger the totaliser for the night. Continue reading →

Hollywood Fancy Dress Are Taking Poole By Storm! The Hollywood family continues to grow and expand as we open a brand new store at the heart of Poole in The Dolphin Centre. Come along and support us at our grand opening on Saturday 29th August from 10am. There will be plenty of goodies up for grabs so don't miss out...

Check out our brand new video! If you need fancy dress, Hollywood is the place to come! If you need balloons, we've got you covered! Just about anything you could need for a party all under one roof, why go anywhere else? Visit Hollywood Hollywood really does have omething for everyone so why not pop in and see us now...

It’s every child’s favourite Disney movie; it has won countless awards and has songs so catchy that even parents can’t stop singing them. I am, of course, talking about Disney’s Frozen! We all know and love the adventure of Frozen and I’m sure by now your child could recite the entire movie start to finish. It’s every little girl’s dream...

There is a child in us all pining for play and aching for adventure... an inner glow that longs to laugh and be lost in a fantasy world where anything is possible and parties walk hand in hand with the games of the young at heart. With the right costumes you can create a place where time happens outside and...

On the 5th March it will be time to celebrate World Book Day. What a great opportunity to dress up as your favourite literary characters and bring the books you love to life. World Book Day is a partnership of publishers, booksellers, schools, charities and more. It is a great opportunity to encourage children to read more and let them...

Here at Hollywood we could not be more excited to be opening the doors of our brand new Weymouth branch! On Friday 27th February Hollywood will be re-launching “The Party Shop” and you’re invited! Weymouth thought the party was over when their beloved Party Shop closed its doors at the start of the year, but the Hollywood team are here...

This February we’re off to see the wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz at Bournemouth Pavilion! From the 19th-21st February Swish of the Curtain are showing off their stunning adaptation of The Wizard of Oz and we cannot wait. Join Dorothy and her adorable companion Toto in their fantastical journey home! What's The Wizard Of Oz About? After dropping her house on a witch, young Dorothy finds herself quite lost in a magical world. She sets off to meet a famous wizard that may be able to get here safely back to Kansas. On her way down the yellow brick road she encounters some very mysterious characters and makes friends with some unlikely fellows. A Scarecrow in need of a brain is first to join her followed by a Tin Man who wants a heart more than anything and of course, the lion that needs to find some courage. Put on your ruby slippers and come and be part of their stunning musical adventure, where danger is never far away. Prepare to be blow away by this sing-a-long classic! Continue reading →

Children all across the country will be getting into costume on Thursday 5th March to celebrate World Book Day! This year will mark the 18th anniversary of World Book Day here in the UK and as always it is set to be more exciting than the last. What Is World Book Day? World Book Day is an annual event celebrating...

Wearing fancy dress costumes for New Year parties is becoming more and more popular every year and there is never any shortage of themes and designs to choose from! Where ever you're celebrating this year, make it memorable in a funny fancy dress costume from Hollywood. Drinks Costumes If you’re ready to drink the night away to see the new year in then why not show it in style? Get your drink on quite literally with one of our epic alcohol themed costumes. For the ladies we have the ever so sexy Jägermeister and Jack Daniels inspired dresses, which come complete with cute bottle cap hats. If you’re looking for couples costumes then you partner can dress to match! For the guys there are plenty of brilliant drinks costumes to choose from. We have beer, tequila and vodka bottles as well as the paddy pint, inspired by Guinness! Food Costumes We all know and love the classic banana costume. It is always a New Year staple, so if you’re holding a party and there’s no human banana, you’re missing out! If you’re looking for a tasty costume then the fun doesn’t stop there, why not be bright and be seen in a funny carrot costume or super hot in a spicy chilli costume! If you’re more of a junk food junkie then go for something yummy like the golden fries or the saucy hot dog! There’s plenty of food for thought here at Hollywood! Continue reading →

'Once upon a time in a far away land, there was a tiny kingdom; peaceful, prosperous, and rich in romance and tradition. Here in a stately chateau, there lived a widowed gentleman, and his little daughter, Cinderella....' This December is a special time for all of the family especially since 'Cinderella' will be the annual pantomime this Christmas at the...

It Is Time...Done your capes, put your underwear on the outside of your trousers and show off your super hero style for this year’s Children In Need extravaganza! BBC’s Children In Need is an annual charity event designed to help children nationwide. Money donated by volunteers and fundraisers goes towards funding activities, events and schemes for disabled children and disadvantaged young people. Most people know BBC Children In Need by the telethon shown on BBC One each November. This year it will be broadcasted live from Albert Square, famously the set of hit British soap Eastenders. Sir Terry Wogan will be hosting as he has been since the first televised appeal in 1980 and will of course be joined by everyone’s favourite bear, Pudsey! Pudsey has been the poster child for Children In Need since 1985 when first created by BBC graphic designer Joanna Ball. Before being re-designed a year later Pudsey was depicted with a sad expression and was also orange, rather than the sunshine yellow we know and love today. Continue reading →

We all have our own favourites when it comes to Disney characters and Disney has created some truly great female characters. Whether you dream of being whisked away to a life of luxury by your very own Prince Charming, or would prefer to be brave and fearless like Princess Merida, we've compiled a list of Disney's most famous female characters...

We have an exciting new sale rail at our Castle Lane Store! This fantastic 'Vintage Hire Costumes Sale Rail' is located on our bottom floor at our Castle Lane Branch, on Castle Lane West. This genius new rail is not only a BARGAIN but a brilliant way to get your hands on an authentic/ vintage fancy dress costume! These fabulous and...

One of the kid's most favourite days of the year is nearly upon us; world book day of course! This fun and fantastic day is what dreams are made of! This brilliant day in on 6th March 2014- I'm sure you have no doubt been informed by your child's school a few times! Yes that means it is only 8 days away...

Celebrate New Years Eve in style this years and stroll into the 2014 with memories that will last a life time. We have a fabulous costume range that even mother monster herself would be jealous of! For the ladies that like to glam it up and show a little more we have a fantastic fever range and this year we...

Good day good party people, Now here's a question... What's little, blue and loved by everyone?...The Smurfs obviously, (what were you thinking?) and this July 31st it’s time to get completely Smurfed! The Smurfs 2 hits box offices nationwide, and what better excuse to dress you or a little one as one of the well-loved characters. Whether you fancy channelling...

Loyal Subjects, From 11th to the 14th July 2013, Britain will be celebrating the Queens Royal Coronation Festival, a recognition of 60 years as reigning monarch, and we couldn't be prouder! Perfect for the occasion now at Hollywood you can grab Union Jack waving flags, Union Jack Hats and for the evening gala or even a street party of your own...

It's me again! Hope everyone's well, enjoying the sunshine and summer fun, here at Hollywood we've been having a great time, as last Saturday we took part in Winton Parade. After joining forces with the 'Big' insurance group we decided that our theme should be equally big, and after much discussion we decided to take to the parade as the...

Hi Party People, Everyone remembers the Where's Wally childhood books,  we all spent ages trying to find that elusive character.  Well you and your friends can relive that moment for real.  We stock everything Wally, from the traditional Where’s Wally costume, complete with trousers, hat, glasses and the famous stripped top.  Why not partner him up with Wenda which  includes the top...