You may want to hire a fancy dress costume instead of buying one.
Men's fancy dress costumes can be hired from your local shop or an online store.
The costume choices will vary, but most stores will have all the popular costumes available.
Hiring costumes online Hiring men's fancy dress from an online store is easy.
You'll find all necessary details on the 'hire online' page of their website.
Choose your costume and make sure you order the correct size.
If you're not sure what size to order, give the company a call to discuss your requirements.
Most fancy dress stores are happy to give advice about their outfits and will help you through the ordering process.
You'll find a contact number on their website, and you'll be able to talk to their sales staff during normal working hours.
The fancy dress hire period is usually between three and five days.
After this you must post the costume back.
Find out when your costume will be dispatched and how long it usually takes for delivery.
Check whether the return postage is included in the hire price.
The choice of costumes is excellent and there is often a wide range of deluxe and quality clothes from online hire stores.
Hiring costumes from local stores Most towns will have a store where you can hire men's fancy dress costumes.
The range and quality of outfits will vary, so visit more than one shop to compare prices and quality.
It will save time if you phone in advance to ask what costumes they have in stock.
If you know what you want, call and ask if they can supply the costume in your size.
Hire periods from local stores are usually two to three days, with extra time for holiday periods.
Prices depend on the quality of costume you are hiring and the shops tariffs.
Accessories If your costume needs a mask or wig, you will have to buy these as extras.
They're not included with hire costumes because of hygiene and health regulations.
Some hire companies don't stock accessories, so buy all your masks, wigs and make up online.
You can order twenty four hours a day from online stores, and ordering is quick and easy.
If you haven't time to visit your local store and like to shop from the comfort of your armchair, hiring online is your best option.