White Mischief’s mantra is that dressing up is not compulsory but strongly encouraged, and so far our partygoers have embraced this spirit with everything from vintage Victoriana to dinner jackets and ballgowns to insane Leigh Bowery-esque costumes, national dress from every country of the world and more. 

This is New Year’s Eve so there’s every reason to push the boat out and come as your most fabulous self. It doesn’t need to cost much: charity shop chic and thrown-together costumes are far less pricy than high street fashion! 

To make it even easier we’ve compiled a directory of London’s best costume, dressup, vintage, second hand, hair and make-up providers. There are shops here for men and women – follow this list and you can’t go wrong. What about dressup inspirations? Given the vintage Spanish / Latin American theme we suggest Bullfighters, Flamenco dancers, Mexican luchadors, Cuban heels, Conquistadors, Senors and Senoritas, Sancho Panza and banditos, Carmen Miranda, Carnival kings and queens, Tropicana girls…