While Simply Fancy Dress in Berkshire pride themselves on their outfits, another thing they pride themselves in, it seems, is shock value. And hey, generally speaking, we have nothing against that.

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AHOY there me hearties! Redcar Racecourse is all shipshape for its annual Caribbean Carnival Day today. The Jolly Roger has been hoisted at the popular seaside course for seven races combined with ...

THIS is the most sought-after fancy dress outfit in Wales - thanks to the recent surge in popularity of pirate films. THIS is the most sought-after fancy dress outfit in Wales - thanks to the recent ...

Super-fit amputee Jonas Zimicki claimed first prize in a fancy dress modelling contest - after dressing as a one-legged pirate. Buff Jonas, 31, was born with a deformed right leg which had to be ...