Ideas and Inspiration

Game, Set and Match to Your Costume Sport is a popular option for a fancy dress party, especially when the get together coincides with a major sporting event such as the Olympics or World Cup. Sport is also one of the themes which is easiest on the guests, as most...

Get Creative with Adventure, Magic & School Stories Harry Potter has without doubt been the runaway publishing sensation of the last couple of decades. It’s one of those rare book series which is as popular with adults as it is with their kids. The mix of adventure, magic and school...

If you’re a parent, you’ll know the sinking feeling when the kids come home from school with another request for elaborate fancy dress. It can be expensive to buy new costumes for every event or party, more so if you have both boys and girls. Although girls are often quite...

The hen do is a rite of passage for any woman getting married. Traditional hen do gear includes L-plates for the bride to be, a veil or even matching outfits for the entire party. 21st century celebrations are more elaborate than ever, and many hens are steering away from the traditional costumes for their event.

Get Ready To Look Garish Those of us who were alive in the 80s remember the fashions vividly. It was the decade of big hair, neon colours, slogan t-shirts and shell suits. We danced to Madonna, watched Dynasty on TV and all wanted Princess Diana’s wardrobe. It’s therefore hardly surprising...

When you’re invited to a fancy dress, it’s rare that you have total flexibility over what you wear. The host usually sets some sort of theme for the costumes, which could be anything from sports to 70s psychedelia. One of the more common choices of themes is international dress. At...

Uniform Costume Ideas  An invitation to a uniformed fancy dress party doesn’t mean having to dig your old school tie and blazer out of the attic. School uniform is perhaps the easiest option when you’re on a limited budget, or have limited time to throw an outfit together. But with...

Two’s Company - What is the Best Fancy Dress Costumes for Couples? When you get a text inviting you and your other half to a fancy-dress party, the first thought is always about what to wear. Couples often go for options which reflect real life pairings – Romeo and Juliet,...

Having a costume theme for your stag do is guaranteed to attract attention and make it a trip to remember.  But what is the perfect costume for a party which could include people from several generations?

Something different for Halloween Halloween is all about witches and wizards, but that’s not where inspiration has to end when it comes to looking for costume ideas. Whether you’re looking for ideas for an adult fancy dress costume with a difference, or something spooky yet non-gruesome for your child’s nursery...