French maid costume lingerie set with apron and headband

Halloween Lingerie Countdown: UK Order-By Dates and 5 Complete Looks

Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October this year. If you are ordering a costume online, the question is not which one you like, it is whether it lands in time. Here are the dates, and five looks you can order complete in one go.

In this guide: Order-by dates · 5 complete looks · The bits people forget · Sizing in a hurry · FAQs

When to order

1Fri 23 – Sun 25 OctComfortableArrives 26–31 Oct2Mon 26 – Tue 27 OctCutting it fineArrives 28 Oct – 1 Nov3Wed 28 Oct onwardsLikely too lateMay arrive after 31 OctBased on our usual 24-hour dispatch and 2–5 day UK delivery. Not a guaranteed date.Halloween is Saturday 31 October
We dispatch within 24 hours and UK delivery takes 2 to 5 days. These are typical timings, not a guarantee.
If you read nothing elseOrder by Sunday 25 October and it should arrive comfortably. Monday or Tuesday is cutting it fine. From Wednesday 28 October you are relying on the fast end of the range, so if the party is on the 31st, treat that as the real cut-off.
One tip that actually helpsOrder the costume and the tights in the same order. Two separate orders can be picked and posted separately, which doubles the chance one of them is the late one.

Five complete looks

Each of these is a finished outfit rather than a single piece, with the total if you buy everything in the row. All prices include free UK delivery.

Look What you need Total
Nurse Nurse dress with headpiece and thong, plus patterned tights £31.48
French maid 9-piece maid set with apron and headband, plus tights £26.48
Secretary Sheer tie-front shirt and mini skirt, plus tights £28.48
Masquerade Black mesh lace bodysuit, lace mask and tights £26.97
Gothic or vampire Black PU wet-look mini dress and a fishnet bodystocking £22.98
NurseClassic, reads instantly, dress plus headpiece.
French maidNine pieces, so nothing else needed.
SecretaryOffice-party friendly under a blazer.
MasqueradeA mask turns any black piece into a costume.
GothicWet-look and fishnet, no accessories required.
Nurse Costume Lingerie Dress with Headpiece & ThongNurse Costume Lingerie Dress with Headpiece & Thong£16.99Dress, headpiece, thongFrench Maid Costume Lingerie Set – 9 Pieces with Apron & HeadbandFrench Maid Costume Lingerie Set – 9 Pieces with Apron & Headband£11.999 pieces in oneSecretary Roleplay Lingerie Costume – Sheer Tie-Front Shirt & Mini SkirtSecretary Roleplay Lingerie Costume – Sheer Tie-Front Shirt & Mini Skirt£13.99Shirt and skirtBlack PU Leather Backless Mini Dress – Wet Look Lingerie SetBlack PU Leather Backless Mini Dress – Wet Look Lingerie Set£10.99Wet-look PUFishnet Lace Off-Shoulder Crop Top & Cut-Out Mini Skirt SetFishnet Lace Off-Shoulder Crop Top & Cut-Out Mini Skirt Set£9.99Crop top and skirtWhite Nurse Costume – Roleplay Lingerie SetWhite Nurse Costume – Roleplay Lingerie Set£13.99White nurse setBlack Fishnet Lace Bodystocking – Halter Neck Fishnet BodysuitBlack Fishnet Lace Bodystocking – Halter Neck Fishnet Bodysuit£11.99Fishnet bodystockingFishnet Red Lace Bodystocking – Plus Size LingerieFishnet Red Lace Bodystocking – Plus Size Lingerie£13.99Plus size fishnet

The bits people forget

Nearly every costume photograph online is shot in a studio at room temperature. A UK party on 31 October is not that. These three cost very little and make the difference between wearing the costume all night and giving up at ten.

Patterned Tights – Women's Hosiery 3-PackPatterned Tights – Women's Hosiery 3-Pack£14.49Warmth and coverageBlack Lace Masquerade Mask for WomenBlack Lace Masquerade Mask for Women£4.49Instant costumeLace-Trim Strappy Thongs 5-Pack – BlackLace-Trim Strappy Thongs 5-Pack – Black£9.99Under a short skirt4-Piece Lace-Up Corset Lingerie Set with Stockings4-Piece Lace-Up Corset Lingerie Set with Stockings£13.99Corset and stockings
  • 1Layer underneath
    Opaque or patterned tights under a short costume, and a plain bodysuit under anything sheer.
  • 2Plan the journey
    A long coat over the top means you are not cold between the taxi and the door.
  • 3Check the fastenings
    Lace-up corsets and halter ties take two minutes longer than you expect. Try it on once before the night.
  • 4Keep the packaging
    If it does not fit, unworn and tagged items can be exchanged within 28 days.

Sizing when you are in a hurry

There is no time for a return and a reorder before the 31st, so size up if you are between sizes. Stretch styles are the safe choice this close to the date: fishnet bodystockings and one-size pieces fit a wide range, and our plus size range covers roughly UK 16 to 24.

Measurements in centimetres and inches are on our Size & Fit Guide, and the UK, EU and US size chart converts between systems. For more costume ideas, see our Halloween costume lingerie guide.

UK delivery is free on every order. We dispatch within 24 hours, delivery takes 2–5 days, and unworn, tagged items can be returned or exchanged within 28 days.

FAQs

When do I need to order for Halloween delivery in the UK?

Order by Sunday 25 October to be comfortable. We dispatch within 24 hours and UK delivery takes 2 to 5 days, so an order placed on 25 October should arrive between 28 and 31 October. From 28 October onwards you are relying on the fast end of that range.

How long does Laven & Ivory delivery take?

We dispatch every order within 24 hours and UK delivery takes 2 to 5 days. Delivery is free on every UK order with no minimum spend.

What is a complete Halloween costume I can order in one go?

The 9-piece French maid set at £11.99 includes the apron and headband, so nothing else is needed. The nurse dress at £16.99 comes with a headpiece and thong. Adding patterned tights makes either one warm enough for a UK night out.

What is the cheapest Halloween costume you sell?

The fishnet lace crop top and cut-out mini skirt set at £9.99, or a black lace masquerade mask at £4.49 worn with a black bodysuit you already own.

What should I wear under a Halloween costume?

Opaque or patterned tights under anything short, and a plain bodysuit or seamless briefs under anything sheer. Both also make the costume warmer for an October night.

Can I return a Halloween costume after the party?

Only if it is unworn and still tagged. Unworn, tagged items can be returned or exchanged within 28 days of delivery.

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