fancy dress ideas

Think of a Theme
This could be a favourite movie, television series, children's book, cartoon, toy, fairy tale, era or anything that you really like. Once you've thought of your theme you can think about characters within that theme.

To start with think about whether there are many different characters within a theme to make it varied? Then think about whether the costumes within the theme are easy to re-create? Will everybody know something about the theme?

If you choose a popular theme there will be lots more costumes and accessories available for people to choose from and the easier it is to dress up the more likely it is that people will make an effort with their costumes.

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Make it Affordable
Not many people want to go and spend lots of money on a fancy dress costume, as chances are it will only get worn once, so it's fairly important to choose a theme that is easy to make affordable costumes for.

To make an affordable costume you don't necessarily have to buy one, you can create your own using your own clothes, borrow certain items or have a look around the charity shops.

Alternatively have a look online for second hand costumes or if you prefer something new look for the budget costumes, as there are some fantastic ones out there that don't cost too much and are ready to wear.

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Make it Comfortable
The last thing you want to be at a party is uncomfortable so try your costume on beforehand and make sure it's comfortable. Dance around at home as if you're on the dance floor to check out the movement available.

You also want to make sure that you can have a drink easily wearing your costume as if you're at a party dressed up in a silly costume you're definitely going to want a drink! If your costume includes a mask check whether you need to take it off to eat and drink.

Think about the venue you're going to, where it's situated, how you'll get there and how warm it will be when you get there. Obviously temperature will also depend on the time of year so it's important to think about the season before you plan your costume appropriately.

Make it fun
A fancy dress party should be fun so you might as well make the run up to it fun as well. If you're going with a partner you could coordinate to wear matching costumes or if you're going with a group of friends get together before hand and plan your costumes together.

If you don't know anything about the theme of the party watch a film about it as research or have a wander around a book shop and get some ideas from books or magazines.

If you enjoy being creative make your own costume and try it on home before the party to make sure you have all the right accessories. It's always good fun as well to get ready with friends or family before the party so you can all travel together in your costumes.

Accessorise
Accessories are probably the most important part of any fancy dress costume. They can help to make an affordable costume amazing and they can make you feel really in character.

You can add accessories to just about any costume and if you choose the right ones they can help you to stand out from the crowd and look a bit different.

Accessories really look like you've made an effort and paid attention to the detail of your character. You can buy pretty much any accessory online so you don't even have to leave the comfort of your own home to create a stunning costume.

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If you use all these tips you should have no trouble at all coming up with fancy dress ideas and creating a fantastic costume.

If you'd like some more fancy dress ideas visit our website www.fancydresscostume.eu - you'll find ideas for lots of of themes, from pirates to fairies, films stars to superheroes and loads more.