If you are planning on purchasing an angel fancy dress costume to wear at a party, it is important to choose the right accessories to match. You want your character to look as authentic as possible, which is why you have to add a little flair to it. Without the frills, your costume may end up as a fancy dress flop.

An angel fancy dress costume is stunning enough on its own, but without the right trimmings it is just a dress and nothing more. Add the appropriate accessories and the outfit comes to life.

What accessories are available and how do you go about choosing them? There is a huge and amazing range available for every conceivable type of angel fancy dress costume. There are angel wings in various shapes and sizes, wigs of all lengths, colours and styles, footwear, jewellery, masks, halos, gloves, stockings and cosmetics. Other accessories of a general nature include hairpieces, bracelets, rings, anklets, belts and pendants. While this is great, it's also important not to go overdo it. Just get enough to boost your outfit and the rest will work itself out. As they say, less is more. Although angels do not traditionally carry handbags, you may find it necessary on your night out to have something to hold those little essentials. Choose the smallest bag you can manage, made from satin or silk and, if liked, covered with beads (to represent the Pearly Gates perhaps?).

Whether your angel fancy dress costume is a simple or intricate design, choose the right accessories to go with it and keep your outfit colour coordinated. For example, if you are opting for a traditional pure white angel, then stick with white wings and accessorize with matching gloves, stockings and footwear. Alternatively, accessorize in silver, including a silver wig for an amazing effect. If you are dressing as a fallen angel in black or red, again keep the accessories colour coordinated and a long black or red wig looks very dramatic and eye-catching.

Although shopping is great fun, the fast paced world we live in today can make it hard to find the time to trawl through the shelves. Moreover, getting what you want from local shops is nothing compared to the availability of online items. If you truly want a great selection of angel fancy dress accessories, it may be advisable and time-saving to purchase online. In any case, the internet can help you compare angel fancy dress prices and styles.