There have always been pairs that go together well- Adam and Eve, Batman and Robin, Tom and Jerry.  When it comes to fancy dress costumes, one of the more amusing pairs is the gorilla and banana.

Gorilla costumes are one thing and it’s quite common to see someone dressed as a silverback at a costume party.  But how many people do you see dressed in banana costumes? The answer is probably almost none, and that’s a shame as bananas look great and when teamed with a gorilla, are sure to raise a few laughs.

The typical banana costume is comprised of a banana shaped jumpsuit in which an individual gets into.  There are sometimes trousers and sleeves included, but the purest form of banana suit is just the jumpsuit.  You may think this is poor, but in some cases it really makes the costume look great.

Banana costumes are available in both adult and kids sizes, and can therefore be enjoyed at a range of costume parties, from child birthday parties to office parties and nights out on the town.  If you’re out and about and happen to see a banana being chased by a gorilla don’t be alarmed, it’s all part of the fun!

Fruit costumes in general are growing in popularity, with bananas leading the trend.  It’s not uncommon to find apples, oranges and even grapes in good fancy dress shops, especially those online.  For a spicy kick, try dressing as a chilli pepper, or if you’re more of a cool customer, try a cucumber.  Going out as a group will be a real fruit salad!

No matter what party you’re attending, at the end of the day banana costumes are a fantastic option to consider.  They look great at regular costume parties, and if you’re really brave try going to a formal dinner as one- with a banana costume you’ll definitely be the centre of attention.  Just don’t have too much fun in the sun, you don’t want to turn green!

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The challenge of any fancy dress outfit is how authentic you can make it. Costumes, accessories, and even makeup may not give you the look you want, especially if you plan to imitate someone who does not look like you at all. Face masks are a good decision if you want to pay a tongue in cheek tribute to your favorite celebrity or turn a somber Halloween party into a hilarious laugh riot.

Selection

So how do you find the right face masks, either Halloween face masks or masks for parties and themed gatherings? If the costume store is too small or too far away, you can search and order face masks from the comfort of your bedroom. Online stores have made specialty shopping a pleasure. So it comes as no surprise that looking for something as unusual as face masks is so easy and convenient now. Besides, the search costs you next to nothing and shipping charges are minimal.

Experiment

And here are your options: funny cartoon characters, animal masks for kids, scary Halloween face masks, celebrities, legends and fictional characters, characters from movies, plays, books, and folklore. Be the comic book hero you have always wanted to be, emulate the celebrity you have always worshipped, and do so with a spirit of fun and humor.

Material – Most Halloween face masks are made of latex. While latex helps achieve the true to life look, it can be dangerous for young children. If kids are keen on face masks, buy partial masks or ones that can be laced from the back rather than be slipped over the head.

Comfort – Full face masks are hardly the best option for summer parties, though Halloween face masks are quite comfortable thanks to the October weather. Latex does not allow air circulation (though you won’t actually choke in a full face mask, because of strategically places air vents). Unless the air conditioner is turned on full, expect to sweat through a June party in a full face mask. If possible, use eye masks instead to avoid the sweaty, hot feeling.

Don’t be afraid to experiment. Face masks are meant to be cheeky (creepy Halloween masks excepted), so go ahead and have fun!

Children love to get dressed up everyday. You will be amazed to see that they have more creative ideas than adults. But if you see many online stores are just as creative as those little ones. Most of the online stores make great princes and princess costumes, which your kids would love to wear. Most of the kids love to wear those traditional costumes. Girls love to dress up like princesses while boys love to dress up like cowboy. Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy are still favorites of children and parents. These traditional costumes are given a modern touch in the form of Disney costumes. A little girl would love to wear a Cinderella or Disney Belle costume. They would love to wear Classic snow white or Tinker bell from peter pan. Some little girls would enjoy dressing as Ariel from The little Mermaid-another Disney favorite. Little boys would love to wear Disney costumes such as Peter pan and captain hook. Even Toy story, Buzz light-year and woody Disney costumes are popular among children. The new trend among children is movie or book costumes. Children can be everything from Jango Fett or Storm trooper in star wars, or Harry potter. Children still love to wear superhero costumes like Spiderman, Batman and Power Rangers. And with all of the new movies coming out, there are sure to be others that will start to be children favorites. Children love to wear costumes like Scooby Doo, Shadow Ninja or Thomas the Tank. Boys can dress up as Zorro, swinging a sword. There are also Sponge bob Square pants, the Hulk, Garfield and Teen Titans as well. And for younger ones, Tigger and Eeyore are great children costumes that are as cute as they are comfortable. Kids love a kid Halloween costume. Just think how much you would have enjoyed as a kid, shouting the trick or treat question over and over again, on that magical night known as Halloween spook night. Still today, it is still a night that is enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike. You can find Halloween costumes for everyone from baby size to adult; you need a different approach for kids. Some people will just wear any costume you throw at them; they are just wanting to party even in the most ridiculous looking costume; others, on the other hand, are very picky, and will only wear the costume they see fit. So, save yourself some trouble and plan for what kid Halloween costume he/she will wear, in advance. You can dress up your kids in any Christmas themed costumes like elves, snowmen, toy soldiers, angles and more. They’ll be picture perfect and melt your heart for sure. Choose a costume that kid will be comfortable wearing and can move about freely. Don’t make them wear a heavy costume that your kid cannot run around, play games or a dress that hurts.