Fancy Dress And Themed Party Ideas

So you're invited to a fancy dress party? Or maybe hosting your own fancy dress event? With a huge range of fancy dress costumes and themes to choose from there's something to suit everyone's taste, size and pocket.

Which theme?
If there's someone you've always dreamed of being or something you've always wanted to dress up in, then this is a great opportunity to try it. If you're going as a couple it looks cool for both of you to stick to the same theme. Just make sure you're both comfortable with the final choice.

Superheroes - Superman or Catwoman? - If you've got a favourite superhero then this is a great choice, but just remember the tights can get a little itchy after a couple of hours of partying.
Film Characters - Harry Potter or Lara Croft? - These are always a favourite and you'll feel terrific in these costumes.
Comic - If you want to make people laugh this is the category for you. Try out all those really naff jokes that you've been dying to tell in the office but never dared. You may even get a few laughs.

Buying online
Shopping online gives you a great choice in a wide range of themes. Most of the fancy dress online stores have a well planned navigation system to help you find what you want instantly. Buying is easy, quick and can work out cheaper than hiring. Buy from a reputable dealer and make sure they've got a good back up service. Find out how long it will take to deliver your order and what their policy is on returns if you're outfit doesn't fit. Order the correct size and this probably won't be necessary. And lastly when you've got your perfect outfit and look amazing then relax and enjoy yourself.

People love fancy dress but often have difficulty deciding what to wear. If you give your party a theme it will really help your guests to choose a costume. There are hundreds of themes to choose from and you could narrow it down even further to a theme within a theme. If you love the 1960's you could choose a broad swinging 60's party theme or narrow it down to a film stars or musicals from the 60's fancy dress party.

Planning for your guests
Have a look at your guest list. What age are they? What era do they come from? What fancy dress outfits will they feel comfortable wearing? Make sure you choose an appropriate theme; if your guest list includes your entire family then Aunt Agatha may not like wearing a short 60's mini skirt so make sure there will be enough in the category to suit her.
Will the costumes fit? Make sure the theme you pick has a wide range of sizes to choose from. Comfort is the first priority if you want to wear your outfit all night. If your outfit is just to make an impact on arrival then anything goes. Can you find the correct accessories to complete your outfit? Many online shops have a great selection of wigs and masks. A Princess Leia outfit wouldn't be complete without the famous hairdo.

Decorate the room
To add impact to your party decorate your room. You can find an assortment of decorations online or visit your local high street shop.
If you have enough space or are hiring a room then you can even choose an outside company to decorate the room for you. There are plenty to choose from either online or from your local area.

Serve great food
Serve food on the same theme. It's fun and interesting. Especially if you're throwing a Victorian party and serve your guests jellied eels or mince pies with real meat. Just make sure you label everything so your veggie guests aren't eating anything they wouldn't like.

Themed fancy dress parties are great fun to plan and attend, so it's worth investing a little time to choose the perfect theme.