Gangsters and molls - what a great theme for a fancy dress party! Gangster fancy dress is available in all shapes and sizes for both men and women. If you're in search of a gangster costume you'll have the opportunity to look slick and sophiscated for the evening, whilst the ladies will look gorgeous and glam in flapper style dresses.

Our Top Picks For Gangster Fancy Dress

Elite Quality Gangster Costume

Price: £130.49

If you have the money and really want to impress at your next gangster-themed party then consider this top of the range costume coming all the way from the US. With this costume you will be the Godfather among all the other would be gangsters and command the respect of everyone in the room.

Everything has been thought of with this piece and it includes every piece of clothing you see from the pinstriped suit, shirt and tie to the matching black and white gangster spats and fedora hat. You can't get much more gangster than this!

Budget Gents Gangster Suit

Price: £22.99

It is true that most people will not be able to tell the difference between an expensive and budget gangster costume meaning it is still possible to get that classic gangster look for less and this outfit delivers all the basics you need.

This outfit is 100% polyester meaning it will last a long time and can be used over and over without losing it's impact. It is a 3 part costume with the trousers (with elasticated waist), jacket and tie completing the loook; all you have to do is find the shirt, shoes and hat and you are done.

Felt Trilby Hat

Price: £6.49

No gangster would be seen without his hat, it is a symbol of his status and helps hide his face when he is up to no good. This felt version of the classic Trilby hat is hard wearing and should survive many years of use making it great value.

If you are putting a gangster costume together yourself from clothes you may already own then a nice hat is probably one of the things you don't have and for such a small price you can pick up this Trilby today while stocks last!

Our Top Picks For Flapper Fancy Dress

Gatsby Girl Flapper Costume

Price: £61.99

Look every bit the gangster's mole in this Gatsby girl flapper costume with its stunning black sequin dress matching headband and a seductive pair of fingerless gloves. No gangster in his rightful mind would be able to turn you down looking like this.

We recommend adding a long blonde wig to your basket if you are not already blonde as this will set your costume off just right and make you the sexiest flapper at the party.

Silver Flapper Costume

Price: £26.99

Also coming complete with a sequin dress, headband and matching gloves, this flapper costume is in silver offering you a good alternative to the traditional black look associated with flappers in general. The black tassels add detail to an already great looking dress and will really turn heads when you enter the room.

To complete the look you can see to the right you will need to find a pair of silver shoes, tights and, if you desire it, an old style cigarette holder. A black straight-fringe wig is optional but fits the 20's look perfectly and will make you the envy of many a flapper at the party.

Flapper Purse

Price: £3.99

After completing the perfect flapper costume, the last thing you want to do is carry a handbag around that clashes with the 20s style. But for just a few pounds extra you can get yourself a traditional flapper purse that looks as though it came straight from a prohibition era speakeasy.

This particular purse has black sequin detailing and would grace a flapper costume of any colour making it the perfect accessory for a 20s themed party.

What Makes Up The Perfect Gansgter Or Flapper Costume?

Gangster themed parties are set in the 1920's and the style of the 20's provides endless inspiration. You'll need to look and feel like one of the gang to really pull of this look so go all out get dressed up and sport this totally chic look.

To look every part the gangster, gentlemen you'll need to find yourself a sharp dark coloured suit and if you can get yourself a pinstripe suit you'll make the perfect gangster. Team your dark suit with a dark shirt and white tie. Shoes should be clean and smart and every inch of you should be well groomed and looking sleek.

Girls can look every part the gangster's moll in a cute flappers costume teamed with long pearls, fishnets and cute gloves. If the typical flapper girl isn't what you're looking for then how about going to your gangster party as a charleston girl? If you're looking for a charleston girl fancy dress costume you should find yourself a dress which comes just to the knee and glam it up plenty of tassles, sequins, a feather boa and a feathered headband.

Gangster fancy dress is all about feeling on top and looking extremely chic, make sure your fancy dress costume is in keeping with 1920's fashion and you'll fit right in.