There is a somewhat hackneyed saying about the sixties that is: “If you remember the sixties, you weren’t there”. This, of course, refers to people’s impression of the ’60s as being the height of hedonism and abandon. The perception of the ’60s is mainly that people were drinking too much for years and years and drugs, both legal and illegal, were taken by people around the globe. The myth of the sixties far outweighs the reality of the decade.

A fancy dress party often seems like a license to misbehave but if you go for a sixties themed fancy dress party you are guaranteed fun.

We at Fancy Dress Ball see no reason why you should go through all the palaver of visiting a fancy dress hire shop for your costume. Assuming they have something in your size, you may well find that their costumes smell and look as if they were originally worn in the sixties. However authentic this may seem, wouldn’t you rather have your own adult fancy dress costume which you don’t have to worry about returning by a certain time Monday morning or face further charges?

Naturally our ’60s themed costumes include hippie costumes. You can either be a go-go girl, or, if you prefer something a little less skimpy, go for the mother earth look. Maybe you’d rather be a mod. We even have a Union Jack dress. For mens fancy dress outfits, why not treat yourself to an afro wig?

We also have a range of Austin Powers’ costumes. As Mr Powers would no doubt say, “Yeah, baby, yeah!”

There is a slogan which the RSPCA and others have made great use of which is: “A dog is not just for Christmas”. Well, we’d like to adapt that slightly by pointing out that fancy dress is not just for Halloween. Some people seem to enter the spirit of things every October 31st, but then wait a whole year before they get dressed up again.

We think fancy dress is great any time and for any reason. It’s a wonderful way to break down barriers and get everyone in the party mood before the party even starts. So next time you’re arranging an event why not consider making it fancy dress? In fact, you could go even further and give the event a specific theme.

There are some themes which are always popular. We’re not quite sure why vicars and tarts go so well together but that is a favourite. Similarly, there are clubs who have themed nights. School discos are very popular as it’s a great chance for the ladies to show themselves off with ladies fancy dress outfits and for everyone to relive their youth. It also makes it okay to dance to all those cheesy tunes that you secretly love.

We at Fancy Dress Ball can provide your costume whatever the theme. If you’re going to get dressed up for a night out, go for it and get the best costumes and accessories from us. It will guarantee a great night out as you won’t have to worry about a hastily-assembled adult fancy dress costume falling apart.

Dressing up as an animal at a fancy dress party is a guaranteed way to gets lots of cuddles. After all, who can resist a cheeky monkey or a teddy bear? They can be very hot but fortunately many of them are now being made with far lighter fabrics and avoid the need to keep removing your head in order to get air. Here are some animal suggestions to bring out your wild side.

Animals come in many sizes. Perhaps you see yourself as a cute little mouse or a great hairy gorilla. On a more domesticated level, horses, chickens and cows can be lots of fun. However, a crocodile, lion, tiger monkey or bear seem a little more exotic, and for that matter a little cuddlier.

A bunny adult fancy dress costume for a man means something quite different to being a bunny girl, but either way we at Fancy Dress Ball can supply the appropriate costume. Some more adult fancy dress costume suggestions include ducks, foxes, elephants, bumble bees or even ladybirds. If you want to play out your own fairytale you could dress as a wolf and your partner could be a little pig.

We at Fancy Dress Ball supply everything you could want for fancy dress. You are able to customise your costumes with hats, masks, beards, wigs and accessories. We don’t think you’ll find a bigger selection of fancy dress costumes anywhere else.

We sell you the costume and this often works out less expensive than hiring it. In fact, once you have it, why wait until a fancy dress party to wear it?

Some of the most popular fancy dress costumes are characters from hit films. We thought we’d make a few suggestions for you to consider for the next time you’re heading out to, or holding, a fancy dress party.

There are of course classic films which have spawned so many memorable characters that they’re ideal if a group of you are going out together. These include Harry Potter, Thunderbirds, Lord of the Rings and Star Trek. Other action heroes you might want to consider include Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider.

Of course new films come along all the time and we at Fancy Dress Ball pride ourselves on keeping right up to date. We have far more resources than your average fancy dress hire shop and like to make the most of them. Some of the films we have costumes for include Star Wars, Star Trek and The Lord Of The Rings amongst others.

We also have the room to carry some of older film characters who may not be quite as popular as they once were but still provide inspiration for a great costume. A great example of this is Popeye.

Planning to have a serious bop at the fancy dress party in your adult fancy dress? What could be better than going as Jake or Elwood – otherwise known as the Blues Brothers?

We at Fancy Dress Ball take the hassle out of fancy dress. You can order adult fancy dress costumes in your size which has never been worn by anyone else and you don’t have to return it after the party.

When we talk about looking like a film star, you might picture yourself in a classic black designer outfit walking down the red carpet at a film premiere in Leicester Square. Actually, that’s not exactly what we mean. We were thinking more of the characters in films rather than the actual actors. Let us give you a few examples.

You could turn up at your next fancy dress party as Robocop. It doesn’t matter whether you’re male or female once you’ve got the armour on, and you can be guaranteed no one will dare spill your drink!

Perhaps you’d prefer something more lovable. How about the Flintstones? You would then be guaranteed a yabbah dabbah doo time. If you are considering cartoon characters, you might want to go for Scooby Doo instead. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go as a dog, you can dress as Daphne, the glamorous redhead who keeps Scooby company as they solve the mysterious happenings which are usually due to some ‘pesky kids’ with our ladies fancy dress outfits.

Whilst on the subject of the paranormal, you might prefer to go as Ghostbusters, or maybe you’d like to be a little spooky yourself. How about dressing as Beetlejuice or the Adams Family with some spooky adult fancy dress costumes? You could go further and if you’re feeling murderous, the lead character from the film ‘V for Vendetta’ might be appropriate.

We at Fancy Dress Ball have all these fancy dress costumes and more. We can supply these fancy dress costumes in your size, often for less than it would cost you to hire them.

Lady Cop Costumes – Are you a good cop or bad cop?? There are two sides to the law, the criminals who break it and the police who enforce it. These days there are no excuses why you shouldn’t attend a party with a fancy dress theme. Dressing up in lady cop costumes will have you stealing the limelight.

Fancy dress parties are great fun and add those extra special memories especially when celebrating a special occasion. Stuck for ideas? Cop Costumes are widely available from Fancy Dress Ball. Prices start from only £20.

How about becoming a sexy Sherriff or a Highway Patrol Hottie? Perhaps you’re more of a Stop and Search girl? Whichever lady cop costume you choose you’re sure to rid the streets of crime! There are plenty fun accessories to complete the lady cop costume too. It’s essential that you carry handcuffs and a truncheon for those persistent offenders but be careful where you stick it!

Do you need lady cop costumes in a hurry? We carry a wide range of cop costumes in stock catering for all sizes and budgets. If you require next day delivery, that’s no problem. You will find our range of cop costumes and prices second to none. Add to that our no quibble money back guarantee, no questions asked.

Make your next fancy dress bash one to remember with our lady cop costumes.