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| Articles >> 10 Easy Fancy Dress Costume Ideas from Films10 Easy Fancy Dress Costume Ideas from Films
A great place to source your fancy dress costume is from the film and TV industry. There are lots of characters to choose from, which means there is something for everyone. Costumes come in all sizes and ages, so children and adults can find individual or matching outfits.
Grease – Pink Ladies, Olivia Newton John’s Sandy character or John Travolta’s Danny are great costumes. Fun and easy to wear, the film was released in the 70s but the costumes are from the 50s, so strictly speaking you can wear these costumes for either decade.
Pirates of the Caribbean – Pirates are always a favourite, and Pirates of the Caribbean brought us a Captain Jack Sparrow fancy dress costume. This is a colourful costume for the men and there are plenty of pirate wench costumes for the ladies.
Star Wars – If you’re looking for something on the dark side, a Darth Vader costume is stunning. The whole costume is finished off with a conventional mask, or a Darth Vader voice changing mask which will give you the famous raspy tones.
Ghostbusters – These 70’s brown jumpsuits are perfect for individuals, couples or as Group Fancy Dress costumes. They come complete with Ghostbuster backpacks, and the outfits are available in children’s, adult and plus sizes.
Halloween or 80s - Beetlejuice is a film based on ghosts and hauntings and was a huge hit in the 80s. The official Beetlejuice 80s costume includes a black and white striped pair of trousers and matching jacket. There’s an authentic looking mask and wig that’s available to go with it.
70s fancy dress –There are some stunning 70’s costumes that will look grace any party. Disco Diva, Soap Star costumes and Grease outfits all belong to this category. Flared trousers with flowered tops and shirts are comfortable, and don’t be frightened of wearing a neon afro wig and contrasting glasses.
Disney – There are lots of fancy dress costume ideas to be found from the Disney films. Belle from Beauty and the Beast, or add the beast costume to make the Beauty and Beast couple costume. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Tigger are favourite outfits for children or adults.
Medieval costumes and Robin Hood – Costume choice includes Friar Tuck, Robin Hood, Maid Marion and Little John. With a mass of long wigs for the Ladies and goatee beards for the men, medieval fancy dress choice has some great accessories. Bows and arrows, staffs and pointed hats can be found in this category.
Army fancy dress – Southern US Civil war, RAF aviator, Napoleon, Union General and Combat Uniforms can be found in this category. Ladies have a choice of regular outfits or sexy Army costumes. Men can wear Army Uniforms or choose a green army uniform or even a Mark Anthony Roman costume.
Cowboy and Indian costumes – This is an easy one to make from items of clothing you’ll already have. Men can wear their own jeans and check shirt finished off with a cowboy hat and boots. Accessories include waistcoats, rifles and pistols. Ladies can wear jeans and shirt, or go for a sexy option of a denim skirt and waistcoat. Both look great finished off with cowboy boots and a cowgirl hat.
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