Fancy Dress Kit Essentials

Throughout my childhood I’ve always loved dressing up whether that be for World Book Day, fancy dress parties with my friends or, of course, trick-or-treating on Halloween night. And, to be honest, not much has changed in my teen or adult years either. I still love fancy dress.

I think my love of fancy dress was largely influenced by my parents, who always got involved with our costume planning, whether that was making or hiring them, applying make-up and/or fake blood, and even dressing up with us with a family costume (such as the Addams Family).

With various themed parties at comic con, costume parties and of course Halloween, it’s safe to say I’ve gathered a useful collection of fancy dress and cosplay items over the years; which I’d like to share with you. They’re ideal if you need a last minute costume in a hurry!

My Fancy Dress Kit Essentials

Ears, horns and hats

Devil horns

Witches hat

Elf ears

Bandana

Army cap

Cat Ears

Mouse Ears

Halloween masks

Santa hat

Pirate Hat

Toy weapons

Devil fork

Bullet belt

Plastic knife

Sword

Toy gun

Toy grenade

Sythe

Machette

Accessories

This is basically anything that doesn’t fit in to the other categories such as,:

Wrench

Skull belt

Holster(s)

Fairy wings

Tiara

Wand

Costume jewellery

Old clothes – anything that’s ripped or stained could have the makings of a good zombie costume.

Make-up

Scarecrow brand fangs

Liquid latex

Fake blood

Black, grey and white makeup

Red, green and blue makeup

Glow in the dark cream

Full costumes

While we always try to make costumes out of clothes we already own, or hire them, there are some occasions where we’ve purchased a costume. Like my dad’s Uncle Fester outfit. But while some people may where their costumes once and then get rid of them, we reuse ours.

Skelleton

Pumpkin Dress

Uncle Fester

Mummy

Merlottles waitress apron and t-shirt

Kaylee Frye overalls

Do you have a fancy dress kit? What are some of your essentials? Let me know in the comments.