1920's Fancy Dress - 5 Little Touches to Help Make Those Gangster Outfits Look Even More Authentic

Following blockbuster films such as The Untouchables, The Godfather, Goodfellas, Once Upon A Time In America and, more recently, Public Enemies, gangster outfits have become one of the most popular types of 1920's fancy dress at Halloween and at themed parties, throughout the country.

Always extremely popular with the men, they are now often worn by women, where the Gangster Moll's outfit is second only to flapper costumes when it comes to female 1920's fancy dress.

So if you have decided to go to the upcoming costume party in 1920's fancy dress and more specifically you have decided to buy one of those great gangster outfits that you have found online, what are those little extras that you will need to consider purchasing to make your outfit just that extra bit authentic looking?

Below are five great accessories that will transform your gangster outfit into something that Al Capone himself would have been proud of.

1920s spats

White in colour and made from a soft felt material, 1920's spats really do help to create a classic twenties shoe look. Make sure that you get some with a Velcro fastening for easy use and with an elastic stirrup between the heal and the sole so that they stay in place properly. The better 1920's spats that you can find usually includes silver coloured buttons on the side for that extra little touch.

The black spiv moustache

The weaselly looking black spiv mustache makes a superb gangster's mustache and is quite easy to apply with face paints. However, if you really want to look the part you could always buy a self adhesive one, where no spirit gum is needed, which is more likely to last the night than a painted one would.

Felt trilby hat

A black felt trilby makes a perfect gangster hat and will add a lot to the costume, without costing a great deal. Meanwhile, the ladies might want to consider buying a pin striped fedora hat to compliment their gangster's moll costume.

Moulded PVC tommy gun

No gangster outfit would be complete without a moulded PVC tommy gun at your side. You will be surprised just how cheaply you can buy these for and they will certainly add a little something to your costume.

Male gangster shoes

Although a pair of gangster shoes are likely to be more expensive than the items mentioned above, these black and white patent shoes are the ultimate 1920's fancy dress accessory that are guaranteed to complete any gangster's costume.

So where can you purchase these great value 1920's fancy dress accessories?

Please remember it is always important to ensure your fancy dress supplier has the outfit and accessories you want in stock, so that they are delivered in time for the party!

At 1920's Fancy Dress, if it says your order is in stock then you can rest assured that it is. Go there now and choose from a great range of twenties costumes, including authentic looking gangster outfits and accessories.

A Word Or Two About The Author

Dan Fresh is a lifelong fancy dress aficionado who regularly writes for the popular http://fancydressuk.org

Easter Fancy Dress Costumes - A Look at 3 Awesome Easter Outfit Suggestions

Easter fancy dress costumes are usually worn either at Easter Parades, on Easter Egg hunts, or else at specially themed Easter costume parties. So during the Easter period, there are a number of opportunities for you to wear you Easter outfit.

In the UK, Easter is one of two major Christian festivals of the year, the other being Christmas. Easter occurs on a different date each year and can fall on any Sunday between 22nd March and 25th April. Easter marks the end of Lent, which is traditionally a time of fasting, so therefore it is a time for fun, celebration and lots of traditions.

One of the most common traditions at this time of year is the giving of Easter eggs, which are seen as a symbol of spring and new life. In parts of England, there is an old custom where hard boiled eggs are rolled down a hill. However, a more common tradition throughout the country is where children hunt for chocolate Easter eggs, which have been hidden about the home or garden by the Easter bunny, which is why the Easter Bunny outfit is the most popular of all Easter fancy dress costumes.

The next most popular Easter Outfit are Chicken costumes. This is probably because the egg is seen as a symbol for life. Although they do not seem to be alive, we know that they have life within them, especially during springtime when little chicks hatch out.

Below are three outfit suggestion for your Easter fancy dress costumes, so that you can join in the fun, whether at a parade, a costume party on on an Easter egg hunt.

Easter Bunny Costume

These popular unisex outfits are always a great hit with the children, especially as part of an Easter Egg hunt outside in the garden. There are some great value outfits on the market at the moment, including actual mascot costumes at incredible prices.

Chicken Outfit

If Easter Bunny fancy dress costumes are the number one type of Easter outfit, then Chicken outfits are a close second. These zany costumes are great fun to wear to Easter themed costume parties or as part of the Easter parade.

Bunny Girl Costume

If you are looking for a more sensual Easter outfit then there really is only one choice. The bunny girl costume is a great choice of outfit for ladies going to themed parties at this time of the year. However, a bunny girl outfit is probably not really appropriate to wear to the parade.

So where should you go for these Easter outfit suggestions?

Easter Fancy Dress Costumes features all the aforementioned Easter outfit suggestions and many more.

A Word Or Two About The Author

Dan Fresh is a lifelong fancy dress aficionado who regularly writes for the popular http://fancydressuk.org website.