9 Best Christmas fancy dress 2021

Publish date: 2024-07-08

WHEN Christmas comes around, so do the mince pies, advent calendars, presents and Christmassy fancy dress outfits!

We're not just talking about Santa costumes, either - there are tons of options when it comes to Christmas fancy dress.

Christmas fancy dress costumes will definitely spread some smiles on those dreaded Zoom office parties.

Make everyone laugh by dressing up as a Christmas turkey or present. Or, for a more elegant look, wear a festive tree-inspired dress come Christmas Day.

If you're going to splash out on a fancy dress Christmas costume for your child, consider a nativity-themed one because then they'll get more use out of it.

We've covered all grounds with our list of the best Christmas fancy dress costumes to buy now, from turkeys to presents, there's no trope left untouched!

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Best inflatable Christmas fancy dress

This unisex inflatable costume is designed to get a laugh - and trust us, it will. It comes with a Santa hat and requires 4AA batteries.

The general consensus for those who wore this turkey suit? 'Funny', 'a great laugh', 'brilliant' and 'exactly what I wanted for a staff party'. Bonus: think of how much turkey and Christmas pudd you can eat without anyone noticing the bloat.

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    • Best Christmas fancy dress under £10

    Smiffys is a popular brand when it comes to fancy dress, and this elf look ticks every box.

    The felt design includes a hat and tunic with tinkling bells and customers like that it's 'fun'.

    'It's comfortable and adjustable around the waist so if you eat lots of mince pies you can let the drawstring out a bit,' says a fan.

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    • Best Christmas fancy dress to wear over regular clothes

    How to do Christmas fancy dress without even getting changed? This red present with gold bow costume, of course - just throw it on over your T-shirt and jeans and you're Christmas-party ready.

    'Especially good if you want a fancy dress item, with minimal fuss, slip over head and ready!' writes a happy customer.

    Best Christmas fancy dress kids' costume

    When Christmas comes around, there's nothing cuter than dressing your little ones up in festive outfits for the fun of it!

    Let's hope that they're in the nativity play and you can kit them out in this White Sheep Costume from Argos. How adorable is it?

    Not only is this outfit perfect for school productions, it'll work for World Book Day and other fun fancy dress parties too.

    Best Christmas fancy dress that you can wear out and about

    How to look like a Christmas tree but still have the ability to twirl around the dance floor? This flouncy, tiered dress should do the trick.

    This bow-festooned design is also a smart choice for dinner parties or anywhere you want to look festive but still feel comfortable.

    Best Santa Christmas fancy dress

    Dressing up as Father Christmas will always be a classic when it's the festive season.

    And we've found a bargain that can help you do just that in the Fancydress.com Christmas Santa Claus Costume.

    The belt, hat and beard are all included too, so you can flaunt the whole shebang!

    Best cute Christmas fancy dress

    Want to be cosy whilst dressing up in a Christmas costume? The Adult Ladies Reindeer Fancy Dress from eBay looks oh-so snug. Plus, it's adorable.

    This hooded dress is the easiest to slip on for your work end-of-year do.

    All you need is some red lipstick to paint your nose to finesse Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.

    Best elf Christmas fancy dress

    We reckon dressing up in matching elf outfits is Christmas couple goals, which is why you need the Unisex Christmas Elf Costumes.

    They might be a little pricier than some at £41.99, but you get a velvety dress with vibrant striped leggings, as well as a hat, belt and even shoe covers.

    It'll work well for the school Christmas grotto too. Ideal.

    Best easy Christmas fancy dress

    If you're looking for an easy breezy costume that won't break the bank then check out the Christmas Silver Halo & Wings from Tu at Sainsburys.

    They're only £7 and you can keep your own outfit on underneath, or take them off when it's time to head to the after party and you no longer want to be in fancy dress.

    We recommend styling them with an all-white outfit to let your inner Angel Gabriel run free.

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