One of my close friends who runs a famous book store in Sydney suburb told me his first ever online shopping experience yesterday(I was very happy when he told me that his first ever online purchase was from cu2nite). He was surfing on the internet and trying to find some adult fancy dress costumes for his party. Certainly he went to goolge.com.au.  Then he typed keywords “buy costumes australia”, then he found cu2nite.com.au.  As soon as he opened the website, he was amazed by those  flash animations, close-up product pictures and advanced technologies that we put together in order to provide better online services and ultimate shopping experiences to our customers. He tried cu2nite Live Support and one of our customer service representative served him and helped him found the right costume for his party.  He was very happy and he rang me straight after he made the purchase.

I think shopping online is a new lifestyle.  It’s secure, easy, fast and the most of all – a great value for your money. Buy adult fancy dress costumes online at cu2nite.com.au, we sell premium quality costumes at lowest price possible in Australia. cu2nite Live Support – just one click, you will be connected to our customer service representative instantly and all your questions will be answered straight way. We offer express shipping to ensure you get it fast. For most of the places in Australia, it is overnight delivery, for detailed information please try our delivery time calculator or visit Australia Post official website.

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An Alice in Wonderland themed costume party is a great idea for a birthday party, Halloween, or regular party. Both adults and children can enjoy going through the looking glass into this Wonderland celebration. There are many colorful characters to choose from, and costumes are commonly sold. If you want to dress up as Alice, making the right “Alice in Wonderland” party dress is the most important part. If you are a seamstress, you can make the dress yourself, or you can alter a dress or skirt to look similar. Once you recreate your “Alice in Wonderland” costume, it is simple to finish off the outfit with the right accessories.

Follow these steps to head down the rabbit hole to the best bash you’ve ever thrown:

• An outdoor garden location is ideal for an Alice in Wonderland costume party. For a children’s party, the afternoon is best. For an adult party, have it outside at night and decorate with multi-colored lights to bring out the dark, weird side of Wonderland.
• Write up a budget and guest list. Think about the number of guests when planning the food, drinks and activities.
• Create and send Alice in Wonderland themed invitations. Send the invites at least 2 weeks in advance. However, if you send them a month in advance, you will have greater response and the guests will have more time to get costumes.
• Begin a list of everything you need to purchase or gather for the Alice in Wonderland party so that you have everything ready for the event. Don’t forget to rent, buy or make your costume.

A cool homemade “Alice in Wonderland” party

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“Our group decided to go as the Alice in Wonderland party. We had The Cheshire Cat, The Queen of Hearts, The Mad Hatter (Tim Burton’s version), Alice, The Tea Party Rabbit and, of course, our Late White Rabbit (who is really late, by this we mean pregnant). Our Homemade Alice in Wonderland Group Costume was made by The Queen of Hearts. She put the most time and effort into the project, while The Mad Hatter helped with his costume.The Queen’s costume was all handmade from pieces of material that were sown together and some 16- gauge electric fence wire was used to make the bottom springy. On the back of her there was a smile of the Cheshire Cat.The Cheshire Cat was also, from head to toe, made from spare material.The Mad Hatter’s costume took, perhaps, the longest. The Hat was 100% constructed using cardboard, poster board, material, feather duster feathers, knitting needles and some 16-gauge electric fence wire. The suit was an old green suit that we spray-painted lightly with purple spray paint. The belt across the chest was just spools of thread woven with yarn on an old belt. Alice’s costume was an old blue dress with a white apron sown on top. The Tea Party Rabbit used a few colorful shirts and handmade ears that the Queen of Hearts constructed. The White Rabbit had a lady’s red overcoat. We took a foam circular ball, glued cotton balls onto it and then pinned it to the back for a tail. We also found an old clock and tied it to yarn to hang from her neck (so she wouldn’t have to hold it all night).All in all, we had the time of our lives and everyone loved our costumes. “

(by Joey Minnesota)

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Did you know that Sexy Black Cat is an ex-girlfriend of Spiderman?Wear black spandex pant, a black leotard OR black long-sleeved shirt. Get an old belt and cut it up so that it fits around you neck as a collar Add a bell or tag if desired. Create ears by stuffing black socks in a triangular fashion then attach them to a head band creating ears. Paint face black and add whiskers.

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A leather corset has been added to this Catwoman that resembles Michelle Pfeiffer’s costume in Batman Returns. Photo taken at Surfers Paradise 
Items you will need:     

• black ears 
• black leotard
• black tights
• black boots
• make tail out of black felt
• black lipstick and nail polish

Get dressed! Party stores sell a black mask with eye cut outs that would work great.

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    Catwoman Deluxe Adult is a dead ringer for Halle Berry’s catsuit in Catwoman, the movie   

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 Cat Vixen Adult is similar to Halle Berry’s Catwoman costume   

 

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If you are drawing a blank when it comes to Halloween costumes for the two of you as a couple for a Halloween or other costume party, check out these lists of famous and not-so-famous twosomes.

Advertisement Couple Costumes

• Almond Joy (“I’ve got Nuts” on back) and Mounds (“I Don’t” on back)
• Burger King and Dairy Queen
• Cookie and Glass of Milk
• Heinz Mustard and Ketchup (dress in all red or all yellow, with felt M or K on chest, birthday hat painted the same color for top)
• Jolly Green Giant and the little Sprout ~~ contributed by Chantel H.
• Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
• Morton Salt and an Energizer Battery (assault and battery) ~~ contributed by Douglas S., an attorney.
• Sam Adams and Saint Pauly Girl
• Two Hershey’s KissesUPS or FedEx Delivery Guy and Package

Toy Character Couple Costumes

• Barbie and Ken
• Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head with Velcro faces
• Raggedy Ann and Andy
• Super Mario and the Princess ~~ contributed by Kevin S.

Toy Character Couple Costumes

• Barbie and Ken
• Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head with Velcro faces
• Raggedy Ann and Andy
• Super Mario and the Princess ~~ contributed by Kevin S.
• Cartoon Couple Costumes
• Alice in Wonderland and the Rabbit
• Aladdin and Jasmine
• Annie and Daddy Warbucks
• Bam Bam and Pebbles
• Batman and Cat Woman
• Batman & Robin ~~ contributed by Fizza
• Beauty (Belle) & the Beast
• Betty & Barney Rubble
• Boris and Natasha
• Calvin and Hobbes ~~ contributed by Erik A.
• Charlie Brown and the Little Red-Haired Girl
• Cinderella and Prince Charming
• Donald and Daisy Duck
• Dwarf (one of seven) and Snow White
• Elastic Girl and Mr. Incredible
• Fred and Wilma Flintstone (Fred could have a car, like the one they drive with the feet sticking out, held up by suspenders) ~~ contributed by Becky M.
• Goldilocks and one of the Three Bears
• Jack Skellington and Sally
• Marge and Homer Simpson
• Mickey and Minnie Mouse ~~ contributed by Becky M.
• Morticia and Gomez from “The Addams Family”
• Mr. Smee and Peter Pan ~~ contributed by Tabi A.
• Mr. and Mrs. Pac-Man – Jeans, Yellow T-Shirts, Giant Red Bow in the woman’s hair! ~~ contributed by Erik W.
• Olive Oyl and Bluto
• Pac-Man and Ghost
• Peter Pan and Hook ~~ contributed by Tabi A.
• Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
• Phil and Lil
• Popeye and Olive Oyl
• Scooby-Doo and Daphne
• Shrek and Princess Fiona
• Snow White and the Prince
• Superman and Wonder Woman
• Tinker Bell and Hook ~~ contributed by Tabi A.
• Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
• Wendy and Peter Pan
• Yogi and Boo Boo 

Characotors Couple Costumes

• Amelia Earhart and George Putnam ~~ contributed by Nancy O.
• Anthony and Cleopatra
• Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky
• Bogie and Lauren Bacall
• Caesar and Cleopatra
• Clark Gable and Carole Lombard
• Cleopatra and Mark Anthony ~~ contributed by Fizza
• Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, but the guy dresses as a sexy Elizabeth Taylor and the gal dresses as a dashing Richard Burton. ~~ contributed by NS.
• Elvis and Priscilla Presley ~~ contributed by Fizza
• Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
• George and Martha Washington
• Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
• Jack and Jackie Kennedy
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono ~~ contributed by Egg
• Johnny Cash and June Carter ~~ contributed by Laura J.
• Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love ~~ contributed by Fizza
• Laurel and Hardy
• Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
• Mae West and W.C. Fields
• Marie Antoinette and Executioner
• Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio
• Mary and Joseph ~~ contributed by G.J.
• Napoleon and Josephine
• Pocahontas and Capt. John Smith
• Roy Rogers and Dale Evans ~~ contributed by Laura J.
• Santa and Mrs. Claus
• Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen ~~ contributed by Fizza
• Sonny and Cher ~~ contributed by Fizza
• Steve and Terri Irwin ~~ contributed by Mary H
• Fictional Couple Costumes
• Aragorn and Arwen
• Big Bad Wolf and Red Riding Hood ~~ contributed by Tabi A.
• Bombadil and Goldberry
• Celeborn and Galadriel
• Dorothy and a Tornado ~~ contributed by Pam G.
• Dracula and a Pale Woman with Fang Marks
• Eowyn and Faramir
• Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein
• Hagrid and Norbert the Dragon
• Hansel and Gretel
• Harry Potter and Hermione
• Hunchback and Esmeralda
• Jack and Jill
• King Arthur and Guinevere
• King Leonidas and Queen Gorgo
• Little Bo Peep and a Sheep
• Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. Wolf can wear a nightgown and a grandma’s kerchief. ~~ contributed by Carrie E.
• Lone Ranger and Tonto
• Characters from Lost ~~ contributed by Mary D.
• Molly and Arthur Weasley
• Peter the Pumpkin Eater (orange paint around face, wearing knickers and a top hat) and Wife in Pumpkin Outfit ~~ contributed by Jenn P.
• Romeo and Juliet
• Sam and Frodo ~~ contributed by Fizza
• Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler
• Tarzan and Jane
• Thing 1 and Thing 2 from the Dr. Suess book. ~~ contributed by Jennifer B.
• Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty
• Where the Wild Things Are Characters ~~ contributed by Lilah S.
• Winky and Dobby

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Miscellaneous Couple Costumes

• Aliens from outer space ~~ contributed by Jenny K.
• Baby Boy and Baby Gir
• Ball and Chain
• Bee and Beekeeper
• Biker Couple
• Boat Oar and a Flotation device (Roe v. Wade) ~~ contributed by Douglas S., an attorney.
• Bowling Pin and Ball
• Bricklayer (guy) and a Brick (gal) ~~ contributed by Jenny K.
• Bride and Groom
• Bull and Bullfighter
• Cat and Fish
• Caveman and Woman
• Cheerleader and Football Player
• Devil and Angel
• Doctor and Nurse
• Doctor and Patient
• Fisherman and Mermaid (she’s hooked on his pole or caught in his net) ~~ contributed by Jamie Y.
• Greek God and Goddess
• Grim Reaper and Tombstone
• Hot Dog and Mustard
• King and Queen
• Lion and Lamb
• Lioness and Lion Tamer ~~ contributed by Jamie Y.
• Magician and Bunny
• Maid for Money (sexy maid outfit with play money pinned to costume) and Money Man (money pinned to his clothing)
• Nerdy Couple
• Nurse and Doctor
• Pair of Dice
• Pair of Eyes
• Pilgrim Couple
• Pirate and Wench
• Playing cards, King and Queen
• Plug and a Socket
• Police Officer and Prisoner (of love…<grin>)
• Priest and Nun
• Prisoner and Prison Matron ~~ contributed by Georgie
• Prom King and Queen
• Ring Girl and Boxer
• Roaring 20s gangster and Girlfriend
• Salt and Pepper Shakers (dress in all white or all black, with felt S or P on chest, with paper plate covered in tinfoil for hat)
• Salt and Pepper. One spouse would wear all black and the other would wear all white and contrasting letter on our shirts to the color we are wearing. ~~ contributed by Robin
• Samurai and Geisha
• Santa and Mrs. Claus
• Scary clowns ~~ contributed by Jenny K.
• Sexy Cop (female) and Prisoner (male) ~~ contributed by Becky M.
• Sheik and Harem Gal
• Siamese Twins
• Ventriloquist and Dummy
• Victim and Serial Kille
• Viking Couple

 Movie Couple Costumes

• Abbott & Costello
• Aliens from outer space ~~ contributed by Jenny K
• Aragorn & Arwen
• Austin Powers & Felicity Shagwell
• Bombadil & Goldberry
• Bonnie & Clyde
• Brad & Janet Rocky Horror Picture Show
• Captain Spaulding and Baby Firefly ~~ contributed by Judy
• Celeborn & Galadriel
• Chucky and the Bride of Chucky ~~ contributed by Janece M.
• Danny & Sandy from Grease
• Dorothy & the Scarecrow or Lion or Tin Man or Toto
• Dracula & a Pale Woman with Fang Marks
• Elastic Girl & Mr. Incredible
• Eowyn & Faramir
• Fay Wray & King Kong
• Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein
• Hagrid & Norbert the Dragon
• Hans Solo and Princess Leia
• Harry Potter & Hermione
• Huge Roach & MIB (men in black) take the dog along ~~ contributed by Tabi A.
• Jason & a Camp Counselor from Friday the 13th. ~~ contributed by Tanya H.
• Kermit and Miss Piggy
• King Kong and Ann Darrow ~~ contributed by Laura J.
• Klingon Duo
• Matrix Couple
• Mickey & Mallory Knox (Natural Born Killers) ~~ contributed by Vanessa C.
• Molly & Arthur Weasley
• Morticia & Gomez from The Addams Family
• Mr. Smee & Peter Pan ~~ contributed by Tabi A.
• Peter Pan & Hook ~~ contributed by Tabi A.
• Peter Pan & Tiger Lily ~~ contributed by Fizza
• The Phantom & Christine from Phantom of the Opera
• Princess Leia & Luke Skywalker
• Robin Hood & Maid Marion
• Rocky Horror Picture Show Characters: Frank N. Furter, Magenta, Columbia, Eddie ~~ contributed by Cyndi C.
• Rose & Jack from Titanic — Jack’s costume is simple. Just a pair of suspenders, an old pair of pants, a wrinkled shirt, and of course, broken handcuffs. ~~ contributed by Audrey F.
• Sam & Frodo ~~ contributed by Fizza
• Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko from Grease ~~ contributed by Fizza
• Scarecrow and Dorothy
• Scarlett O’Hara & Rhett Butler
• Scooby-Doo & Daphne
• Superman & Wonder Woman
• Tarzan and Jane
• Tinker Bell & Hook
• Winky & Dobby
• Zorro and Elen

Themed Event Essentials

If you are attending a themed event and don’t want to purchase a new outfit but are at a loss for what you could create from your own pieces, check for these basics first:

The best way to create a look without spending any money is to experiment with your hair and makeup! A can of hairspray can take you far, creating looks ranging from 80’s Madonna to fauxhawked punk rocker with a few quick sprays. Hair pins are also essential to crafting unique hairstyles, especially if you are going for a period look that involves an updo.

Makeup basics like lipstick or eyeliner are great for dramatic looks as well, as they can easily take you from classic siren (red lips, winged liner) to futuristic cyber babe (hot pink, purple, or black lipstick/liner) to gothic vamp (lots of dark eyeliner and maybe some black lipstick).

Accessories also go a long way in transforming you into a whole new person. A simple ribbon, for example, is a great thing to have lying around your dorm room, since you can use it as a headband (think “Alice” from “Alice in Wonderland” or Blair from “Gossip Girl”), a bowtie (if you’re dressing up as a boy), or as a belt to cinch in a tunic or dress.

Necklaces are another example of an easy way to create a themed look. A long, gold chain necklace can be great as “bling” for a “white trash” party or can also add some sparkle to a period look. Of course, pearls are an absolute must as well – they’re great for flapper costumes, 80’s looks, dressing up as a business woman, and so much more. Knee socks are also great to have on hand for a sports-themed party.

As for clothes, they can be a bit tricky depending on your exact theme. A LBD goes a long way for most themed parties, as it is an easy piece to accessorize. Super cheap Hanes tanks or tees are also awesome, as you can easily cut them up or write on them to fit your theme. Blazers can also go a long way in transforming you into a business woman, a “man,” or even (as I recently found) the “Mad Hatter” from Alice in Wonderland!

Ask Your Friends!

If you read the above suggestions and are still at a loss for what to wear, my next suggestion is to check with your friends. This is especially helpful if you are dressing up as a male character, for example, as obviously guys would have the best male wardrobes! You and your friends may find it helpful to pool some of your clothes together before the event in order to create totally original looks from your combined closets.

Just be sure that if you do choose to borrow clothes or accessories from your friends that you take special care to ensure they are safely returned. (This is super important if you are going to an event like a frat party where beer is probably going to be spilled on you.)

The “One Accessory” Trick

Sometimes, after you’ve tried all your friends and searched through your closet, you may have no choice but to make a purchase in order to create a look. This does not mean you have to buy an entirely new outfit, though! The best trick I have picked up is to purchase a single piece that you can use to define your look. For example, if you were going to a “High School Stereotypes” themed event, you could buy a pair of oversize glasses to be a “nerd” or a jersey to be a “jock.”

In the picture above, some friends and I were able to transform ourselves into “Great Gatsby”-worthy fashionistas with simple accessories such as pearls, feathers, and even cigarette holders (without actual cigarettes in them, of course!) found at a vintage store that we just added on top of dresses we already had. A simple hat, mask, or wig can also do the trick for a last-minute costume!

Themed Event/Party Ideas

So you read this article but don’t have a themed event or party coming up? I recommend you throw one of your own! Don’t have a specific occasion in mind? I have found that throwing themed parties is a great way to raise money for a charity, just in case you needed an excuse.

Here are some themes that I have found fun in the past, whether for a larger group fundraiser or simply for a fun party with you and some friends:

• Masquerade Ball: This is a super easy theme to pull off, as all anyone needs to do is buy a mask and throw on their favorite party dress!
• Period Theme: I have referenced this theme a few times in the article, as it is one of my favorites. Pick your favorite decade as the theme, or allow all the guests to pick their own decade and come decked-out in retro looks. So much fun!
• Favorite Character Theme: Have people come dressed as their favorite book, TV, or movie character–the fun is in guessing who’s who!
• Color Theme: This is a great theme for a simple fundraising party. Many causes are associated with colors (for example, Breast Cancer is associated with the color pink), so have guests wear this color and be sure to decorate and serve food in your specific color as well.
• High School Stereotypes: Poke fun at your high school self by dressing up as an exaggerated “stereotypical” high school student, such as a nerd, jock, cheerleader, etc.
• Met Gala: If you have friends who are as interested in fashion as you are, try holding your own “Met Costume Institute Gala.” Held every year to celebrate the opening of a new exhibit, the Gala is always attended by the absolute A-list of fashion, being recently hosted by style royalty like Kate Moss. This year’s Gala will be held on May 3 with the theme

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Everyone knows there’s something about a man in a uniform. It signals power, prowess, intelligence…but what about the women? Who says we can’t have a little fun in a uniform every once and a while? We can! Halloween Adventures has an entire section dedicated to sexy uniform costumes within its online catalog. Read more for a few ideas, then check the website for more options.

7 pieces Sexy Police Offcier Costume features Button Front Gartered Dress. It includes, Button Front Gartered Dress, Marching Belt, Police Hat , Black Tie, Blakc G string  and Badge & Handcuff.  

5 Pieces Naughty Police Officer Costume features a zipper front mini top with sexy keyhole neckline, mini skirt and black vinyl belt.  Perfect Costume Idea for Costume Parties, Dress-up Parties, Hens Night Parties, Easter and Halloween.

4 Pieces French Maid Outfit includes one-piece Dress with attached petticoat, fabulous lace wrist cuffs, lace headband, and choker. 

4 pieces Cute the Mistress Peep Costume includes an adorable gingham halter mini dress that features a contrasting lace-up bodice, with ruffled neckline. Also included is a matching bonnet.

4 Piece Naughty Nurse Costume includes Pleated PU Leather Skirt, Zipper Front PU Leather Corset with Boning and Hat.

For more sexy uniform costumes, check out our store! There are so many to choose from that we’re sure to do another post on this topic! Happy costume hunting!

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If you’re looking for a celebrity-based Halloween costume that’ll be instantly recognisable – not to mention fun to wear – look no further than Lady Gaga! This is actually a really simple costume to do for 2010: here’s what you’ll need…

1. A blonde wig
It’s up to you to decide whether you prefer Lady Gaga’s short bob or long locks. If you’re already blonde, you can skip the wig entirely, and move onto…

2. A hair bow
Not a bow that goes in your hair, but a bow that looks like it’s made out of hair. You can buy these on eBay too, or we found some for sale here…

3. A body-suit
In terms of the clothes you’ll need for your Lady Gaga Halloween costume, it’s really just a case of “the more outrageous, the better”. Anything PVC or highly revealing will work, but if you’re looking for something simple, a classic Lady Gaga look is a body suit with nothing on the bottom half.

4. PVC or laddered leggings

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Don’t want to go down the body-suit route? These laddered leggings aren’t nearly as extreme as the kind Lady Gaga herself wears, but they will at least keep you covered. If you’re looking to create a costume on a budget, buy a pair of footless tights and ladder them yourself – alternatively, a lot of stores are currently stocking wet look styles, which will also work for a Lady Gaga Halloween costume. For the top half, a longline bra or crop top will work fine.

5. Sunglasses She doesn’t wear her sunnies ALL the time, just most of the time. Gaga tends to favour Ray Bans, but any dark glasses will do – just make sure you don’t remove them, no matter how dark it gets.

7. Pale lipstick Pale pink, verging on white will give you the authentic Lady Gaga look.

8. A teacup and saucer The ultimate Lady Gaga Halloween costume accessory. Pour whatever you’re drinking into the cup so you don’t have to put it down – Lady Gaga wouldn’t!

Or try good and evil leggings in black and white! This is a pair of sequined leggings with mismatched legs. You could even call them a crime of fashion. If you wanted to be particularly cruel, you could call them the court jester’s dress clothes. [fashionpolice.com Sep 2009]

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Here’s the first glimpse of what the celebrities wore for Halloween last year.  Nicky Hilton dressed as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s! This will be a trend for this year’ Halloween or any dress up parties, not horror or sexy, but very classic :p

It is also the perfect Halloween costume for anyone who loves fashion and is just looking for an excuse to to get dressed up. Here’s what you’ll need….

Audrey Hepburn/Holly Golightly Outfit clothes

1. A little black dress
Most women already have a little black dress of some description, and if you don’t, you won’t have to look too hard to find one. Audrey’s dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s had a low-cut back, so if you can find one similar, so much the better. If you can’t, though, don’t worry – as long as the dress is slim-fitting and black, it’ll work.

2. Pearls
Not just one string, but lots of them. In the movie, Holy Golightly’s pearls fall down her back and clasp at the front with a huge diamante clasp. Again, don’t worry too much about copying this look exactly: with the combination of any slim black dress and any string of pearls, you’re already on the way to the perfect Audrey Hepburn Halloween costume.

3. Black elbow-length gloves Easily found in any accessory store, and in lots of high street chains too, at this time of year.

4.  A tiara Raid Claire’s Accessories, eBay, or charity stores for any kind of sparkly hair ornament that you can nestle into your beehive. Speaking of which

5. A cigarette holder Found on eBay, in any joke store, or you can make your own easily enough by finding a long, thin twig and painting it black.