Whether you're looking for a bespoke 'sexy' vampire costume or you're after bits of plastic and fake blood to construct full-scale wearable tribute to Beelzebub, chances are you'll be needing the services of a fancy dress shop before the month is out.

Handily, we've drawn together half a dozen costume shops across Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Edinburgh

Aha Ha Ha Jokes and Novelties
99 West Bow, EH1 2JP
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 11am–5pm
hijinks.me

Any Costume
5–9 St Patrick Square, EH8 9EZ
Mon–Sat 9.30am–6pm; Sun 12pm–5pm
anycostume.co.uk

Hijinks
88 Grassmarket, EH1 2JR
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 11am–5pm
hijinks.me

Glasgow

The Party Shop
First Floor, 291 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3HQ
Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 9.30am–6pm; Wed 9.30am–7pm; Sun 1pm–5pm
partyshopglasgow.co.uk

Fun World Fancy Dress
350 Pollockshaws Road, G41 1QS
Mon–Wed & Sat 10am–5.30pm; Thu & Fri 10am–7pm
funworldfancydress.co.uk

Jen's Haby and Fancy Dress
Unit 60–61 The Forge, Parkhead, G31 4EB
Mon–Sat 9am–5.30pm; Sun 11am–5pm