"Where can I find ideas for a masquerade party?"

"Where can I buy fancy dress costumes online?"

"How can I make a masquerade mask?"

If you've been asking questions like these, then you've come to the right place!

We are constantly adding new costume ideas and information for our visitors.

We provide loads of great ideas for anybody seeking inspiration for a party, prom ball, festival, Halloween or Christmas event.

We want this site to be your #1 stop if you need:

• Fancy dress costumes, wigs and accessories
• Venetian, mardi gras, prom, wedding and phantom masks!
• Historical, occupational, film and fantasy costumes
• Theatrical makeup
• How-to ideas, mask templates and budget party ideas
• 'Phantom of the Opera' stuff - we love it!

However, unlike most costume sites on the web, we also give visitors lots of background information to make your visit more enjoyable (and educational!). You'll find many pages of historical and geographical facts, together with great recipes, crafts and other activities connected with the costume-related season, festival, country or TV/movie genre.

You certainly won't get bored on this site and we want YOU to get fully involved and become part of the masquerade crowd!

We plan on becoming the internet's greatest online resource for anybody seeking to enter the magical world of the masquerade.

Follow the category links on the left to find the information you are looking for.

After all, you do want to look good, don't you?

It's important to plan a fancy dress party early on so that everything goes to plan and there are no unexpected hitches on the night.

If you are the host/hostess, buy your costume early (or make it!) so that it's one less thing to worry about.

If you can't find something, get in touch and we'll do our best to help!

Here's a little 'taster' to whet your appetite and give you inspiration...

If you have any suggestions or comments to make, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Maybe you would like some information about how to make a costume or where to get hold of a costume

The contact page can be found on the left navigation.

Good luck!

The Masquerade World Team