Articles >> 10 Adult Fancy Dress Tips for the perfect Costume10 Adult Fancy Dress Tips for the perfect Costume
Ideas for costumes - If you’re stuck for ideas for your adult fancy dress, check out the films and TV movies. There are lots of costumes based around the film industry, Disney, Batman, Superman, Pirate costumes and 70’s Grease outfits are a few examples.
Comfort - Choose a comfortable outfit. It’s great to shine in your brand new costume, but can be murder if you don’t pick something comfortable to move about in.
Recognition - Make sure people recognise your character. It’s tiring to have to tell everyone who you are. It’s even worse if they don’t know who you are after you’ve told them your character’s name. So if you’re into opera and Shakespeare, make sure the guests at the party are too.
Wear a professionally made costume – Home made costumes are great if you’re a dab hand with a sewing machine and needle, but many home made costumes look just that – home made.
Home made - If you are going to make your own fancy dress, make sure it is properly made and not just sloppily put together on the last minute. Plan in advance, buy the materials and put some effort into it.
Sparkle – Adult fancy dress doesn’t have to be unique to stand out. Just make sure you have all the correct details covered. If you’re a Star Wars character, don’t carry a pirate sword, make sure it’s a Jedi Lightsaber.
Accessories - Carry a working accessory. A Lightsaber from Star Wars, a pirate’s sword or a magic wand that plays music when you grant a wish are good accessories. Tone down the sound effects later, or it becomes annoying.
Couples – If you have a partner, wear matching couple’s fancy dress costumes. There’s lots of choice and you’ll stand out.
Halloween – Many Halloween costumes are suitable for regular fancy dress and as Halloween costumes. Disney costumes, fairies, Pirates and angels are perfect for both. So if you are invited to a party and want a costume to double up for Halloween, choose an outfit suitable for both events.
Camera – Don’t forget your camera. Any Adult Fancy Dress is going to have some memorable moments and you’ll want to have a record of the party, Digital cameras have made it easy to take lots more photos than you need and then you can get rid of the images you don’t want later. Share and swap photos with friends.
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