Information for visitors to the shop
We aren't on a high street or in a town, but we have more room than the average fancy dress shop, which enables us to have very large stocks of costumes and accessories. We have over 6500 quality costumes for hire, and 1000 s of costumes and accessories for sale. Its definitely well worth a visit. First time visitors should check our map and directions. If you click the link on the left, it will take you to the Google mapping service and a route finder.
We have ample free off road car parking for our customers, but please, no lorries or trailers.
Proof of address is required to hire a fancy dress costume (driving licence, utility bill gas, electric, water etc).
Open seven days a week and some bank holidays, (not Christmas & Boxing Day). Please ring to check. Our opening times include 4 late nights for your convenience.
Please Note: We do not take cheques as payment in the shop and not all items are on display in the shop. If you have seen something on this site, please ring to check before you visit the shop. We may need to go to our warehouse to get the item you require. The shop price may be different to the internet price. Each product will clearly show its online price and its shop price.
Take a look at some of the 6500 quality fancy dress hire costumes
We are active members of the British Costume Association so you can be assured of the best service reliability and cleanliness all the time (all of our costumes are cleaned after every hire.)
Looking for Fancy Dress Outfits?
We all love the chance to dress up. After all, what could be more fun? But invitations to fancy dress events can also induce a feeling of panic - where do you start looking for fancy dress costumes, especially at short notice? And choosing the right get-up to wear doesn't always seem an easy business.
It helps to think of a theme for your fancy dress outfits - perhaps a historical era or a favourite film. If you're going to a costume party, you'll want something fun, affordable and comfortable. You'll also need to think about the venue you're going to, where it's situated, how to get there and how warm or chilly it will be.
Of course if you're looking for costumes with your partner, couples fancy dress costumes are an option. It's also fun for a group of friends to attend a party in similar costumes, and a lot of both men's and ladies fancy dress is geared up to this.
Visiting our store
When it comes to fancy dress costumes, we at Props'n'Frocks really do have it all, from couples fancy dress costumes to ladies fancy dress to a whole range of other ideas - from sci-fi to superhero, from Halloween to historical clothes. Whether you want to attend your occasion as an airline pilot, a Star Wars star, a pirate or a nun, we'll make sure you're the best-dressed belle of the ball.
There are many benefits when hiring from us at Props'n'Frocks, whether you want ladies fancy dress, couples fancy dress costumes or anything else. And what is more, we have over 6500 hire costumes and 100s of costumes & accessories you can buy, you really can get it all under one roof.
We employ fully trained staff who know our products well, and can answer any questions you may have about our fancy dress outfits. What's more, we give very honest advice, can measure any of our costumes to be sure they will fit you, and will tell you very directly whether we think what you have chosen is suitable for the event you have planned. We also thoroughly clean each of our hire costumes each time they've been worn, of course, to ensure that our customers get the best possible quality.
Since we are open 7 days a week, and for our online customers, offer a Saturday shipping option, Props 'n' Frocks is definitely the number one choice when you're trying to find a fancy dress costume.
Buying online
Whether you're after couples fancy dress costumes or ladies fancy dress, the Internet can be a great place for finding the clothes you need to take a party by storm. You can have easy access to a better range of great value gear, and save yourself time and money by buying your fancy dress costumes online rather than scouring the racks of a local shop.
If you're on the hunt for ladies fancy dress, make us your first port of call. Our fairytale ladies fancy dress could have you looking the perfect Snow White, while with our historical ladies fancy dress, you could be a lady from Victorian or Edwardian times.
If you're looking for something a little spicier, either for a hen night or to put a smile on your partner's face, we have a full range of saucy fancy dress outfits in a wide variety of sizes. Although we have many of the outfits you would expect - naughty nurse, French maid and air hostess - some of our sexier fancy dress outfits, such as the tavern girl, warrior or racing driver, are a lot more original.
If you're feeling nervous about dressing up for a party, co-ordinating fancy dress outfits with your partner could be the answer - there's safety in numbers, remember! You could go together as Ancient Egyptians, Robin Hood and Maid Marion or characters from the same film with our couples fancy dress costumes. Or how about our couples fancy dress costumes that could have you dressed up as Julius Caesar and a Roman lady?
We here at Props'n'Frocks also offer a money back guarantee on online purchases, to give you added ease of mind when browsing through our selection. There are some exceptions to this, due to hygiene reasons) – see our Returns policy.
We have thousands of fancy dress outfits both for sale and for hire, along with countless accessories, and all are available to browse on our website. Alternatively, you are very welcome to come and see them for yourself at our premises in Essex.
Check our website for more information, and special offers on couples fancy dress costumes and a massive range of other fancy dress ideas.
Fancy Dress Costumes
There’s one very simple way of livening up your party and that’s with fancy dress costumes. By asking your guests to all come in fancy dress costumes, you can make your party a lot of fun. You could even have a prize for the best costume as a way of creating a bit of competition.
Adult Fancy Dress
If you are going to an adult fancy dress party, then you really need to put some effort into your costume. Here at Props n Frocks, there are plenty of ideas to choose from. So whether you want an animal costume or a sexy outfit, you are sure to be the best dressed at your adult fancy dress party.
Fancy Dress Accessories
When it comes to creating an impressive costume, you can make all the difference with some fancy dress accessories. The fancy dress accessories that you choose can really add the finishing touch to your costume and will certainly make you the focus of attention for the night.
Ladies Fancy Dress Costumes
Here at Props n Frocks, we have an unbelievable range of ladies fancy dress costumes for you to choose from. We have costumes to suit any age and any shape and whether you want to dress in a period costume or in a modern day sexy outfit, you will have plenty of choice when it comes to our ladies fancy dress costumes.
Mens Fancy Dress Costumes
At Props n Frocks we have some hilarious mens fancy dress costumes that will really make your friends giggle. Dress up as a super hero or even a cave man and really put a smile on your friends’ faces. With plenty of choice when it comes to our mens fancy dress costumes, you can really stand out from the crowd at your next party.
