It was the era of Gordon Gecko in Wall Street, big hair, bigger shoulder pads, glamour and glitz – and we love getting dressed up in 80s fancy dress outfits for parties!

Maybe it’s because our 80s costumes are so appealing.  You can go for a general 1980s power-dressing or party girl look, or try one of our fun adult costumes such as the sexy Ghostbusters costume for ladies or even a Wonder Woman costume – you don’t get more 1980s than that!

For the guys, our mens fancy dress costumes from that era is great fun – you can be Where’s Wally, Super Mario of Luigi or even Beetlejuice, complete with white fright wig. Fashionistas might like our Boy George pop star costume, or you could go the whole hog and be a rock guitar god with our Slash outfit.

The Eighties were all about big hair, of course, so we stock a superb range of wigs as part of our 1980′s fancy dress range – you can have ghetto fab hair, a rockin’ soul wig, an amazing long crimp or cute and cuddly fair clips.

It can’t be denied that some of our costumes are sexy fancy dress to really attract the eye at that party – after all, why go for the Eighties if you’re not going to be the star of the show?

Ordering and paying is easy, and our delivery service means your eighties fancy dress will be with you in a jiffy. Then all you have to practice is your fancy dance moves!

A fancy dress party can be fantastic, but the build-up can often be stressful. The thought of having to come up with an appropriate costume can leave many people cold, wondering what they should go for and floundering with the amount of choice on offer. Of course, if you’ve got a theme to stick to or a set idea of what works for you then great, but if not, here are a few of the most popular men’s fancy dress costume ideas to help you out.

•    Film stars. Got a favourite film? Great, then channel that idea into your next costume. You could step into the shoes of Tom Cruise in Top Gun (always a hit with the ladies), or go for something completely off the wall – Beetlejuice, Grease or even Pirates of the Caribbean could all be used to your advantage.
•    Uniform. What girl doesn’t love a guy in uniform? Give them what they want by opting for police, fireman, solider, doctor or sailor outfits and you’ll easily be hitting the right notes.

•    Music icons. Bring out your inner Rock God by channelling your favourite music star, and whether you choose someone past or present you’ll have no problem making the right impression.
•    Step back in time. You might want to go for 70s or 80s fancy dress, for example, or go even further back and step into the shoes of a famous historical character with Roman, Egyptian and medieval outfits all being popular choices.

These are just a few options to whet your appetite, but the list really is endless. You could go for something truly fun or try to emulate someone that you admire, and if you choose wisely you’ll easily make the right impression at that party.

Fancy dress costumes are the perfect way to really let your hair down. You can be someone else for the evening and let go of all your inhibitions, and there’s something incredibly appealing about stepping into someone else’s shoes. You might like to emulate a film star, pretend to be a superhero or turn yourself into your favourite music icon – whatever you want to achieve you’ll be able to do it with fancy dress, truly giving you a night to remember.

There’s no end to the options available to you, and whether you want to opt for fun and light-hearted or all-out sexy you’ll find the costumes to suit. You could step back in time with 70s or 80s fancy dress or be the life and soul of the party by impersonating the latest music star – no matter what your preferences may be or who you want to be for the night, with the help of the right costume you’ll be able to achieve the perfect look.

Often, the success of a costume comes down to its accessories. They can make all the difference and can really make you feel like you’ve hit the right note, and whether you’re after accessories or complete costumes you need to come to us. We’ve got men’s and women’s fancy dress costumes of all kinds as well as all the additions you’ll need to really make the most of it, so come to us today and you’ll soon be letting your hair down in the costume that’s perfect for you.

The 80s was an iconic decade, and although not that long ago it’s still an era that’s shrouded in nostalgia. It was a time when music, film and fashion took centre stage, and if you’re thinking of throwing a fancy dress party it can be the perfect backdrop. Finding suitable fancy dress costumes needn’t be that difficult either, allowing you to step back in time without the hassle.

When you think 80s fancy dress, what springs to mind? Probably things like Madonna, Top Gun, Michael Jackson, rappers, rockers, power dressing and divas. There are plenty of options to take your fancy whether you want to set a sub-theme or not, with iconic music and film stars always being popular.

It’ll be easy to whip something together, particularly as you may already have something from the decade hiding in an old wardrobe somewhere, and with a few tweaks and added accessories you’ll easily craft the outfit that you’re looking for. The high street is also laden with 80s fashion with everything from neon leg warmers and tutus to tailored power suits and leather gloves being available, so finding options to suit needn’t be that difficult.

Or, why not make it easier still? Come to us and you’ll be able to find a great selection of 80s costumes, as well as all the accessories you’ll need to complete the look. It’s quick, easy and will give you the perfect outfit in no time, so if you really want to be a hit at that party make sure to come to us and see what you can find.

Planning a fancy dress party can be a great experience, giving you the chance to let your hair down and plan an event that’s totally enjoyable without having to worry about formality. But, what theme should you go for? You could always opt for an “open” theme for the ultimate choice, but sometimes it’s nice to have a few boundaries to see the type of costumes that people can come up with. So, just how can you choose the right one?

Often, the one that you go for will all come down to personal choice. You could have a particular love of a certain era, for example; with 70s and 80s fancy dress being particularly popular. This can give people a great deal of free rein and can allow them to get creative, but the choices don’t stop there.

You might want a superhero party or perhaps a film star theme is more your thing. You could go for something totally different like nursery rhymes or historical characters, and if you’re planning a Halloween party then spooky options are compulsory. The list really is endless, and you could find inspiration from anywhere – ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and whatever theme really jumps out at you.

But, whatever theme you decide upon, you need to find somewhere that offers all the costumes you could need. That’s why you need to come to us. We’ve got women’s and men’s fancy dress costumes that span a whole range of themes – if you can imagine it, we’ve probably got it. Come to us today if you need a bit of inspiration, and you’ll soon find the costumes that you’re looking for.

Whatever the theme of your bash, a few hints and tips never go amiss!

•    Plan ahead. OK, OK, we know you’re not idiots, but leaving party plans until even a week before the party is the ideal recipe for stress! The only thing you can count on getting sorted that fast are your fancy dress costumes!

•    Go for broke with the theme. Throwing an 80s fancy dress party and not coating the place in silly string, 80’s movie posters, neon everything and throwback snacks is party sin numero uno!

•    Provide a private place (with a mirror!) for party guests who perhaps a) didn’t want to take the tube in their 80’s costumes, or b) didn’t fancy sitting through eight hours behind a desk decked out like Freddie Mercury!

•    Make your bash an awards ceremony! Most Convincing Madonna, Biggest Hair, Most Committed Partygoer, Best Moustache – reward your party guests for their ingenuity, creativity and downright bravery!

•    If some folks don’t want to dress up… throw them in the pool! Only kidding! Fancy dress is meant to be a fun, silly way to add an edge to an event. Some people don’t like to make a scene, maybe some have a professional image to uphold, and maybe some poor individual is on-call throughout your party and doesn’t fancy attending an emergency situation dressed as Oscar the Grouch! Whatever the reason, if some folks don’t feel comfortable dressing up, leave them be and let them enjoy the shindig with everybody else.

Can we tell you a secret? Naughty fancy dress costumes are some of our most popular designs! Along with all the hags, superheroes, historical figures and clowns (clowns are rarely sexy!), our ranges of sexy costumes by Leg Avenue and The Fever Collection are mightily popular with you folks!

Bad Girls vs. Good Girls

Nothing is more like nectar to a good boy than a bad girl. Better still… a good girl gone bad! Go for the classic naughty maid, sexy pirate queen, gangster’s moll or bad, bad Miss Kitty!

If its good girls you’re after, take your pick from sexy fairies, fairytale characters (sexy versions, of course!), nurses, teachers and goddesses!

Bad Boys vs. Good Boys

What is it about bad boys? Well, wherever the attraction lies you can bet our range of men’s sexy fancy dress knows just where to find it! Be a gangster, a convict, a corrupt cop, a soldier gone rogue, a pirate, a biker – whatever turns her on!

That said, there’s nothing like the hero factor! Fire-fighters, soldiers, sailors, pilots! Re-enact your favourite movie scenes over, and over, and over!

Take your pick from our fancy dress “Sexy Costumes” area between army-theme, nautical-theme, fairytale-theme, pirates, bumblebees, hippies, police officers, 80s fancy dress characters and a whole bunch more! We think it’s pretty silly to hide away the fact that everyone loves to look sexy in fancy dress! And when else can you indulge such a public passion for latex!

Whether you were born in the 80s, lived through them, or only know what My Little Pony is thanks to the abomination re-branding of the last few years (they’re not the same!), 80s fancy dress is still one of the most exciting, ridiculous, thoroughly ingenious fancy dress themes for any party… ever!

So, the guys have Freddie Mercury, He-Man, Top Gun and The Village People to draw inspiration from. Time to buckle-up ladies!

Typical 80s Girl

Ra-ra skirts, neon bangles, big hair, fishnet tights, mesh tops! The original 80s girl was a crimp-haired, florescent spectre! Our range of complete 80s ladies fancy dress outfits includes individual cheap components available from our accessory section to complete the look from head to toe.

Characters

Is there a better female 80s icon than She-Ra? Oh wait, what about Wonder Woman? Or Dale from Flash Gordon? Take your pick ladies!

Wacky 80s costumes

Maybe you’d like your homage to the 80s to be a little more conceptual… Rubik’s Cube costume perhaps? Or maybe you were just nuts about Twister and would love nothing more than to ask various partygoers to spin the needle!

Tons of ladies visit us every day looking for the best 80s costumes on the web. You can be assured of quality, creativity, well-described sizing information and the biggest range of ridiculous, fun, sexy, unlikely, brilliant fancy dress costumes around!

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Although we can’t imagine how it happened, some of you have yet to attend your very first fancy dress event! Feeling a little anxious about your costume choice? Don’t worry, we’ve got heaps of options that even the most phobic of fashion grumps can’t argue with!

Men’s Fancy Dress

Going for something classic (that you can dress down if needs be!) like our best selling Police Costume (or maybe Sexy Cop Costume?) means you won’t have to worry about looking too nuts travelling on the number twenty-nine to your event. Although, we reckon something a little more off-the-wall (but still easily concealed beneath a coat) like the Tattooed Convict Prisoner Costume might be more fun (and might bring out your bad boy!)

If you’re forced into a corner by a 70’s or 80’s theme party, we’re sorry guys but you’re just going to have to pull out all the 70’s and 80s fancy dress stops – there is no dowdy way to pull them off!

Women’s Fancy Dress

For loads of our female customers, a fancy dress event is the perfect excuse to look damn sexy in outfits that would make your granny blush! But not everyone is comfortable flashing the flesh, so here are a few subtle and creative alternatives. The 1920s Roaring Red Flapper Costume covers modesty without being bulky – and how sexy are flapper girls?! And if you fancy playing the ultimate good girl, the Sandy Dress Costume will have you going like greased lightening!

Never far from our minds here in the office is the fact that not everyone is as fancy dress savvy as are. We’ve got our Red Riding Hoods, Autobots, pirates and superhero fans all squared away here at HQ, but here are a few tips to help the fancy dress novice choose the best possible fancy dress outfits!

•    Is there a theme? We’ve organised our website into easily navigable areas (80s fancy dress, 70s fancy dress, Superhero Costumes etc) to help you stick to your theme with as little trouble as possible.
•    Silly or sexy? Or both? In some cases, naughty costumes may be inappropriate… or ideal! Be sure you’re clear about the tone of the party before rocking up dressed as a pregnant nun or sexy Snow White.

•    What kind of mobility do you need? Reggae Man Costume = easy mobility. Inflatable South Park Chef Costume = not so much! Don’t waste money on a costume you won’t actually be able to wear during the part of the event where you have to help with cooking/chaperone the kids/hang party decorations etc.
•    What’s your budget? Of course we have high end costumes, but we also have some terrific budget options because fancy dress isn’t about who spent the most, it’s about having stack of ridiculous fun!
•    Who have you always wanted to be? He-Man? She-Ra? Sonic? Harry Potter? An Indian princess? A burlesque dancer? A Rubik’s Cube? A donkey? Enjoy!