Spring is an often-overlooked season for fancy dress retailers, but it packs serious selling potential. St Patrick's Day, Easter, and a calendar of spring events create consistent demand from February through April. Here's your guide to stocking the right wholesale products for spring success.
St Patrick's Day (17th March)
St Patrick's Day has grown far beyond its Irish roots to become a major UK celebration. Cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool host large parades and events, while thousands of pubs run themed nights.
Must-Stock St Patrick's Day Products
- Leprechaun hats and beards — The quintessential St Patrick's Day accessory
- Green top hats — Budget and premium versions for different price points
- Shamrock accessories — Glasses, headbands, necklaces, badges
- Green wigs and boas — Add colour to any outfit
- Irish-themed costumes — Leprechaun suits, Irish dancer outfits
- Green face paint and temporary tattoos — Low-cost, high-margin add-ons
Timing: Start stocking St Patrick's Day products in late February. The main sales window is the two weeks before March 17th.
Easter (5th-6th April 2026)
Easter drives demand through school events, Easter egg hunts, and family activities. Key products include:
Children's Easter Costumes
- Bunny costumes and ears — The top seller for Easter
- Chick costumes — Popular for nursery and infant school events
- Lamb and sheep costumes — Spring-themed school plays
- Easter bonnet accessories — Decorations, flowers, and embellishments for bonnet parades
Easter Event Products
- Bunny ears headbands — Adults and children, multiple colours
- Easter baskets and hunt accessories — For community Easter egg hunts
- Spring fairy and flower costumes — Seasonal themed outfits
Other Spring Events
Don't overlook these spring fancy dress opportunities:
- World Book Day (5th March) — The second-biggest costume event after Halloween for children's costumes
- Red Nose Day / Comic Relief — Novelty accessories and red-themed items
- Spring hen parties — Wedding season begins in spring, so hen party supplies spike
- End-of-year school events — Proms, leavers' celebrations, and themed days
Margins and Pricing
Spring seasonal accessories typically offer excellent margins:
- Green hats and accessories (St Patrick's): 4-6x markup
- Bunny ears and Easter accessories: 3-5x markup
- Themed costumes: 2.5-3.5x markup
- Face paint and temporary tattoos: 5-8x markup
Stock Up for Spring with Wicked Nights
Browse our wholesale costumes and accessories to build your spring stock. We carry everything from St Patrick's Day supplies to Easter costumes and hen party accessories.
Need coloured wigs for St Patrick's Day? We stock green wigs, rainbow wigs, and more. Apply for a trade account for same-day dispatch from our Manchester warehouse.