The dark and gloomy days are behind us for another year, Easter Weekend 2025 is almost upon us. The frosts are a thing of memory, even Lent is behind us. So if you look very closely, you may see a very special bunny hopping around with a basket of brightly painted eggs. Easter is most commonly associated with Jesus’s Resurrection...

With Christmas almost upon us, thoughts turn to the end of the year, and New Years Eve, time to party! Whether you are having a quiet one with family at home or dancing the night away. Make it fun with a fancy dress theme. Hollywood's can cater for all themes and genres. From super hero's to pirates, and 1920's though...

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...

October is not all about ghosts and ghouls, also the month of the German festival Oktoberfest. Brits being Brits have embraced Oktoberfest with various festival weekends and themed nights. So grab your Lederhosen and party! This is an annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over a two-week period and ending on the first Sunday in October. The festival originated on October 12...

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...

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...

Calling all Marvel heroes, the next installment from the Marvel universe 'Ant-man and the Wasp' is now in cinemas near you! That's right we are all super excited for the sequel to the first Any-man movie! So what's the story this time? 'In the aftermath of 'Captain America: Civil War,' Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as...

Australia Day 2018 G'day folks! It's time to celebrate the land down under that is Australia, as over 200 years ago the First Fleet from Europe settled in this beautiful country. We have all your fancy dress needs with costumes and accessories so you have more time to fry that shrimp on the barbie. Costume Ideas One of the most...

Do you like to stand out when you’re on a night out? Well now you can do it in style with these brilliant new Stand out suits from Smiffys. These tailored suits come in a huge range of prints and colours, so you’re sure to find one that is just right for you. For the bargain price of £49.99 you...