Dracula Fancy Dress - 5 Accessories to Help Make Your Vampire Fancy Dress Costumes Look Authentic

Dracula fancy dress is popular at costume parties throughout the year, but especially so during Halloween. Vampire fancy dress costumes are unique in that as well as following in the spooky fun of All-Hallows-Eve, they really are an elegant outfit that you will look good in.

Dracula fancy dress costumes are obviously the most common type of vampire fancy dress and there are now some really great looking outfits available. However, if you want to take your costume one step further and make it look particularly authentic, then there are a number of cool accessories that you can purchase to achieve this goal.

Below are my top 5 accessory tips to help make sure your Prince of Darkness costume stands out at Halloween.

Pair of white gloves

It sounds simple enough, but it is amazing what a great addition a pair of stretch nylon white ribbed gloves will be to your outfit. Perhaps it is because the gloves add to that immaculate, smart and sophisticated look, or perhaps it is the fear of the unknown beneath the material. Whatever the reason, for only a few pounds, this really is a must have accessory.

Transylvanian wig

As with most costumes, a wig always adds that certain something and a black Transylvanian wig with white streaks is no different. These vary in price depending on the quality, but in my opinion it is worth paying a little extra to get something that is really convincing.

Vampire Make-up

Make-up is extremely important when playing the role of Count Dracula. Whereas, with many outfits you may be able to get away without applying make-up, a vampire needs at the very least a white foundation to give you that pale, clammy skin, which is a trademark of these immortal creatures.

Gel blood

In addition to the make-up on your face, you should definitely consider getting some gel blood for your costume. This is usually a thicker more realistic looking blood that should easily wash out of clothes. That said, always make sure you read the instructions with regards to the washing of your outfit, following the party.

Teeth cap fangs

Without doubt the one purchase that will really transform your costume are some teeth cap fangs, which come with a custom fitting texture compound. These non-toxic fangs fit over your teeth perfectly, creating the desired vampire look, and allow you to talk and drink whilst wearing them. Please note that because these are small fangs, they are only really suitable for 15 years of age and above.