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Where can I find cheap fancy dress outfits?

I have a movie themed fancy dress party to go to, and it's an important birthday do for one of my closest and oldest friends. I really want to make an effort, but most of the decent outfits seem really expensive! Anyone got any advice on where I can get outfits a bit cheaper? Other than eBay!

Thanks

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  • eva11
    eva11 Posts: 85 Forumite
    I was in a local Argos a couple of weeks ago and they had half price fancy dress outifts for sale, I was surprised as I didnt think they did them.

    HTHs
  • MissG_2
    MissG_2 Posts: 869 Forumite
    Do you have any idea what you want to go as?
    The best things in life are for FREE!!!
    If you like what you see and find this info useful, please use the thanks button. It costs nothing and means so much.
  • Hubby wants to go as Cat in the hat or Scooby Doo. I have a million ideas, including Corpse Bride, Bodecia and Snow White!
  • MissG_2
    MissG_2 Posts: 869 Forumite
    Littlered wrote: »
    Hubby wants to go as Cat in the hat or Scooby Doo. I have a million ideas, including Corpse Bride, Bodecia and Snow White!

    Im sure i seen a scooby doo in the sale of argos window :D
    The best things in life are for FREE!!!
    If you like what you see and find this info useful, please use the thanks button. It costs nothing and means so much.
  • Corpse bride:charity shop wedding dress and veil.Bargain bin, too pale foundation;sorted!
  • try https://www.bargainfancydress.co.uk
    https://www.fancydress.com my son got the austin powers mojo man full suit for £21.99 very good service too ordered on tuesday was delivered on thursday
  • just had a look for you and the austin powers mojo man is no longer available
  • Dukie_Boy
    Dukie_Boy Posts: 145 Forumite
    HI LITTLERED
    have you thought about your local theatre
    ex pantomine clothes ect

    Good Luck
    Dukie Boy
  • Littlered_3
    Littlered_3 Posts: 47 Forumite
    Thanks for the suggestions guys. Went to Argos, told me they did have the Scooby Doo outfits but sold out now!!

    Also went to the local Oxfam who had a couple of wedding dresses in, they wanted £45 for one and £80 for the other!! And neither of them were exactly current styles!
  • suexf
    suexf Posts: 90 Forumite
    Hi, I know a seller on ebay who may be able to help with outfits from £10 + p+p. just use the 'ask seller a question' and ask what outfits they have available for adults. Hope this helps you.
    user id =
    dont-look-st-me-im-shy
    Puddle Jumper 1
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