There creepy and there kooky but oh so lovable. Bring the ghouls goal this Halloween with Addams Family fancy dress inspiration. The Addams family has been a beloved presence for audiences worldwide, captivating both children and adults alike. While many remember them the iconic TV series or films, their origins actually trace back to 1938 as a series of short...

The kids are back to school and the nights are drawing in. Only means one thing, Halloween is only round the corner. But wait October is not just for Halloween. The Bavarian tradition of drinking and partying comes in the form of Oktoberfest. So dust down your lederhosen, and crack open a beer and party! There are plenty of events...

The sun is shining and the summer festivals are upon us. With food festivals, music festivals and family festivals. There is a something for everyone. So get your festival hat on and party the summer weekends away. National Summer Festivals The first festival of the season is Isle of Wight Festival, 19th June to 22nd June at Seaclose Park Newport...

Star Wars Day is here! That time of year is upon us, so dust off that film collection and invite your friends over for the best event of the year. The tradition has been created since May 4th 2011. Every year is the spectacle that is Star wars Day. On this day, it’s required that everyone dresses up as their...

All Roads Lead To The Wild West. With country music making a massive comeback in the last couple of years. With the likes of Shaboozey with the bar song, and even Post Malone and Beyoncé bringing out country style music. Wild west parties are the in thing. So grab your partner and line dance your way to your nearest festival...

Arr me hearty's it’s time for Poole's annual Pirate festival. With Harry Paye 2024 fast approaching dust off your inner pirate, and remember the legend that is Harry Paye. The main event is on Saturday 15th June, with the shenanigans beginning at 12 noon. Harry Paye was a privateer pirate employed by King Henry the 4th . He sailed the...

Grab you passport and a bag were off to Malmo Sweden! Eurovision 2024 is here again. This year it is being hosted by Sweden’s third largest city. Known as an international hub Malmo residents come from 180 countries, speak 150 different languages. The diversity of the city makes it the perfect choice to host the 68th Eurovision contest. The song...

Now I have to talk to you about something very serious. A long, long time ago, in a country far, far away George Lucas created something amazing. He took a story as old as time of galactic dictators and a people’s rebellion. A small resistance fighting against an overwhelming enemy on a scale that no one had seen before. But...

It’s time to dust off the good wine, look into roses and maybe find something cheeky to wear! Valentine’s Day 2024 is upon us. A Brief History of Valentine’s Day. Our research shows that Valentine’s Day was originally an attempt to “Christianize” the pagan festival of Lupercalia. A festival of fertility. Lupercalia was celebrated by the founders of Rome. They...

2023 is almost over, so time to brush of the dancing shoes and celebrate New Years Eve 2023 in style. It’s time to start organising parties and social get-togethers. This year why not give your party a theme and transport your guests to your favourite scene from a film?  Themed parties are a great way to inject fun into any...

December is here and that means only one thing. Its Christmas Party Season. From office parties to family get togethers, we all like to party at Christmas. Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress, we have it all from the important Santa costumes, to the jazzy Christmas shirts and dresses. For The Men According to “Your Tango” magazine, men enjoy Christmas more...

Who remembers that iconic moment when Freddy Kruger begins invading the dreams of teens living on Elm Street. Or when Reagan’s head began to rotate past normal movement in the exorcist. If your anything like us then horror movies are for every week, not just Halloween. Relive the horror classics with our wide selection of Halloween Horror Film Costumes. What...

Freedom Day, party like you have not partied for a year. July 19th 2021 is being herald as freedom day in England, when most of the restrictions that have been upon us for the last year and half are being lifted. What better way to celebrate than to have an eighties party, so many options, from full costumes to neon...

Halloween has arrived at Hollywood's! It's officially September which means it's officially time to get spooky and prepare for Halloween 2020! Now is the time to find your favourite Halloween outfit for 2020! Let's inspire with the fabulous outfits we have to offer, in-store now! Ladies' Halloween This amazing Ladie's Alien Lady Costume comes complete with a Multi-Coloured, Blue and...

Day of the Dead | Halloween 2019 Halloween 2019 is approaching fast - why not do Day of the Dead this year?   What is Day of the Dead? The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. It includes the creation of...

Circus Sinister - Send in the Clowns! It's time to dress and terrify everyone this Halloween, circus style! That's right, it's time to send in the clowns... If you have coulrophobia you better look away now... So what terrifying outfit's do we have in-store for you? Pennywise the Clown is among Stephen King’s most iconic creations. Since his appearance in...

Zombie Infestation - Halloween 2018 It's time to release the zombie's this Halloween at Hollywood Fancy Dress! From fairytale disasters to walking roadkill we have all the different kind's of Zombies that you can think of. What living dead outfits do we have for the men? Firstly this brilliant Deluxe Zombie Pirate Captain Costume is ideal for anyone looking to...

Day of the Dead - Halloween 2018 It's time to get ready to party for Dia De Muertos! If you are stuck with what to wear for Halloween then the colourful Day of the Dead theme is for you! So why Day of the Dead? Why Day of the Dead do you ask? Because it's fun, bright and colourful! Despite...

Talk Like a Pirate Day 2018! Ahoy there! Talk like a pirate day be on th' horizon. Join in on th' fun natter like a pirate. On Wednesday 19th September grab yer eye patch 'n yer bandana 'n do wha’ pirates do best! We have such a large range of pirate costumes and accessories to choose from, let me blow...

Slenderman Movie Release 2018 On 24th August Slender Man will appear in our cinemas and as all of us at Hollywood love a good horror we thought we would show you some of the creepy, cool things we have lurking in every corner. Dress like Slenderman! This brilliant Supernatural Boy Costume is ideal for any little Slender Man fans out...