One of the most popular fancy dress options out there at the moment has got to be 80s costumes. It gives people a chance to relive their youth and enjoy the music and the experiences of the time, and if you plan it right it doesn’t have to be difficult to find an outfit to suit.

You could, for example, craft your own outfit from items of clothing that you’ve already got. Not only is the high street littered with fine examples of 80s fashion thanks to the revival of such clothes, but a lot of people will be able to find plenty of options simply by rummaging in the back of their wardrobes.

That jacket you were keeping for when it was back in fashion again? Dig it out. Those leg warmers that were only supposed to be a laugh? They can be used as well. You’ll easily be able to find plenty of outfit options simply by having a look around or by rooting through your old stuff, but if you want it to be a bit easier than that then make sure to head to the costume shop instead.

Here you’ll be presented with a wealth of 80s fancy dress costumes for you to choose from, and it’ll be far easier than having to cobble one together yourself. They’ll even have all the accessories needed to finish the look off perfectly, so if you really want to make it easy then make sure to come to us today and see what you can find.

The 1980′s was an age of truly great sci-fi, whether it’s Wonder Woman, the Star Trek movies or Knightrider, and all this is rich picking for 80′s fancy dress costumes. So, why not make  an impact at you next fancy dress party with a sci-fi inspired costume?

Sci-fi costumes are perhaps not the coolest of 80′s costumes – or so you might think! Today, geek chic really is considered the cutting edge of cool – or to put it another way, the geeks have really inherited the world.

With this in mind, approaching an 80′s fancy dress costume from a geeky angle is a great way to create a look that will really stand out at a fancy dress party. You’ll also have a lot of fun dressing as you favourite sci-fi heroes.

There are two ways to approach your sci-fi inspired 80′s costumes. Either you could go down the obvious route and imitate those characters that everyone will recognize, or you could go down the geeky and proud route and imitate lesser known characters. Of course, your decision will depend on your 80′s fancy dress party, and how likely it is that your fellow party goers will appreciate your costume. However, if you get it right, you’re sure to make an impact on your fellow guests!

At Fancy Dress Ball we’ve got a selection of great sci-fi 80′s costumes, such as an 80′s She-Ra Costume from He-Man costume and a Flash Gordon Dale Costume.

80′s fancy dress parties are now so ubiquitous, that making an impact can be a real challenge. Of course there are classic 80′s outfits, such as a Madonna costume or leg warmers, but whilst these costumes can be a whole lot fun, they are a little overused.

Luckily, for the the 80′s fancy dress partygoer the 80′s was known for its creative styles, and therefore creating an fancy dress outfit that is truly unique, but still retains that 80′s dimension is entirely possible.

Whilst the 80′s was an age of the pop idol, that doesn’t mean that you need necessarily dress in imitation of a human. And instead why not take some classic 80′s board games and brands as inspiration!

Whilst intuitively dressing like a game of Twister, for example, might seem like an arts and crafts nightmare, in reality the 80′s board game look can be achieved fairly easy. At Fancy Dress Ball our 80′s Twister costumes are ready to wear straight out of the box.

Of course board games are just the tip of the iceberg, and at Fancy Dress Ball we specialize in loads of novelty 80′s outfits. Rather than just stocking a few mullet wigs, we offer loads of truly unique 80′s looks, which means that whether you want a unique 80′s fancy dress costume or want to deck out your pals in different costumes you can do it in style.

For example, just check our our  80′s glam rock guitar costumes, or our 80′s air hostess costume – truly unique ways to wear 80′s fancy dress.

We’ve all been there. We’ve got a fancy dress party coming up and we simply can’t decide what to wear, and time is rapidly running out. If you’re in this dilemma then you probably want to solve the problem as quickly as possible, but if you’re going for 1980′s fancy dress then finding the ultimate outfit shouldn’t be too hard.

The 80′s look can often be quite easy to replicate, particularly for people that lived through it. You could even find that you have some ideal pieces lurking in the back of the wardrobe, so don’t be afraid to have a rummage to see what you can dig up.

But, even if you haven’t got anything suitable, putting together the ultimate 1980′s fancy dress costume shouldn’t pose too many problems. There are plenty of 80′s looks littering the high street at the moment, so simply head to your local shopping centre and see what you can find. Often accessories could be all you need to perfectly capture the style of the decade, so see what’s out there.

Or, if you’re looking for a complete eighties fancy dress outfit, make sure to go to specialist fancy dress stores. They’ll have plenty of options for you to choose from to make the whole process as easy and as stress-free as possible, so you’ll get the ultimate 80′s look sooner than you ever imagined. Coming to us here at Fancy Dress Ball would be ideal, so why not come and see what 80′s costumes we have to offer?

When it comes to 80′s fancy dress, it isn’t just the clothes that make an impression. The accessories can often make all the difference, and if you choose them wisely you’ll have no problem creating the perfect outfit to really impress at that party.

The accessories can make or break any 80′s fancy dress outfit, and they could be just the thing to take it up to the next level. They could even turn a regular outfit into something that’s perfectly suited to the decade, giving you the ultimate 80′s costumes without having to spend a fortune.

If you want to really nail the 80′s look, you need to be thinking big, bold and fun. Wigs are always a good addition to any outfit, and hats or visors are sure to go down well. Girls need to think neon, with leg warmers and tutus all being acceptable, or if you’re going for a wild child look go for lace and plenty of jewellery to turn your outfit into something that Madonna would be proud of.

As you can see, accessories are essential if you want to have the perfect 80′s fancy dress outfit. But, if you really want to find the right accessories then you need to know where to find them, and that’s why you need to come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball. We have plenty of accessories to choose from that will let you channel the 80′s to perfection, so come to us and get ready to find just what you’re looking for.

The 80′s was a decade of iconic individuals and groups from music, fashion and even sport, although it was TV and film that provided the decade’s most iconic influences. These icons offer some great ideas for mens 80′s fancy dress costumes, so, if you have been invited to an eighties fancy dress party, you may want to consider the following.

Tom Cruise – Top Gun

As Maverick, Tom Cruise was a super-cool fighter pilot who showed his vulnerable side when his best pal Goose tragically died. Men liked Maverick because he was arrogant, whereas the ladies loved him because he cried in his underwear. This film cemented the white naval uniform’s iconic status, and any guy who wears it to an 80′s fancy dress party with some aviator shades and a cheeky smile shouldn’t be lonely for very long.

Mr T – The A-Team

Mr T, as ‘B.A. Baracus’ was the A-Team. He didn’t like airplanes, pitied a lot fools and drank a lot of milk. It is a classic 80′s fancy dress costumes, needing just military clothes, plenty of gold chains and a Mohican hair cut. Now, repeat; “quit your jibber-jabber!”

Patrick Swayze – Dirty Dancing

Swayze became a heart-throb to ladies the world over after gyrating in a black leotard all through the 80′s smash-hit, Dirty Dancing. Of course, this fancy dress costume is not for the faint-hearted as it will require you to live up to your character’s dancing credentials. Still, there should be no shortage of dance partners.

It was once the decade that was best forgotten, but the 1980s are back in fashion in a big way. This brash and bright decade is now having a major influence on today’s music, clothes and styles, and this resurgence has resulted in the popularity of 80s fancy dress parties going through the roof. 80s fancy dress is a great theme for a party because of the wide range of 80s fancy dress costumes available. Just for starters, consider the music.

The 1980s were a very innovative time for popular music, giving us a wealth of references from which to take inspiration for 80s fancy dress costumes. But just who were the true musical icons of the decade?

Well, think of the 80s and probably the first names that spring to mind are Madonna, Michael Jackson, Adam Ant, Prince, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Madness, Wham!, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Boy George, Van Halen and Bon Jovi.

As far as fancy dress goes, that list by itself throws up some wonderful opportunities. You could moonwalk the night away as Jacko, camp it up as the moustachioed biker dudes from Frankies’ ‘Relax’ video, or bounce around the room whipping the crowd into a frenzy as Freddie Mercury, a la Live Aid. Although male musicians and bands dominated 80s music, ladies looking for inspiration needn’t worry. Madonna was by far the decade’s leading fashion innovator and presents more costume ideas than all the 80s male musicians combined!

People usually think of the 1960s when they consider the ultimate party decade, but it was only in the 1980s when parties really reached their apex – why? Well with the most flamboyant fashions, and most memorable party anthems, the 1980s truly was a decade of party fun.

The 1980s was particularly memorable because it was so bright. With Day-Glo and florescent fashion at the heart of 80’s style, this means that for 80s costumes you need to ratchet up the bright colours to the max for an authentic fancy dress costume. For example, you could embellish your 80s costumes with some shocking pink jewellery or some neon leg warmers.

The 1980s was a decade of excess, and this means the fashion too! Therefore with 80s costumes you should dress to high excess. For example, you should definitely go overboard with the jewellery and accessories wherever possible to achieve that overdone 80′s look.

The challenge with 1980s fancy dress is that there are just so many options, so choosing accessories can be a little daunting. With this in mind, choosing an 80s theme is a particularly good idea as not only will it help you to choose a fancy dress costume, but it will also help with the choice of music and decor for the party venue itself.

A Madonna costume, for example – whilst giving you plenty of style templates and a whole library of classic party anthems – will also afford you plenty of options – from material girl Madonna to vogue Madonna.

With arguably the best music, and probably the best style icons, the 1980s is the perfect template for a fancy dress party. However, if you want to truly throw the most memorable 1980s fancy dress party then you need to go beyond music and costumes, and turn your house into an 80s paradise!

Posters

Where other decades had wallpaper the 1980s had posters, and therefore putting up a few posters of 80s icons or iconic film posters is a simple and an affordable way to transform a room into an 80s haven, so why not dig out those old 80s posters or track some down online?

Gadgets

The 1980s was also a decade that was full of iconic gadgets. Whether its Walkmans or ZX Spectrums – and incorporating some 80s gadgets into a 1980s fancy dress party is a great way to create that recognisable 1980s aesthetic. You could use gadgets merely as decoration, or better yet, if you’re luckily enough to still have some functioning 1980s technology you could create a fully interactive 1980s centre-piece.

Films

Of course no 1980s fancy dress party would be complete without some 80’s tunes, but have you ever considered putting 80’s films at the centre of your party? This could mean decorating your home with 80’s film posters, or even better you could even make films the centre-piece of your 1980s fancy dress party and put them on TV.

At Fancy Dress Ball, we have got all of your authentic 1980s costume needs taken care of. With fancy dress costumes inspired by traditional 80s looks, music icons and films of the decade, we are your one stop shop for affordability and quality.

The modern world is an amazing place. However, in large doses all that modernity can get a little tiresome – the solution? Why not take a break from the present and relive the past – and in particular, the 1980s.

Remember the 1980s? A time when technology was still blossoming, and space invaders was considered cutting edge. Well why not take a time machine to that exciting decade, with a 1980s fancy dress party?

There is a reason why the 1980s shines so brightly (or fluorescently!) in the memory, and this is because it was a decade of great fashion and even better parties. So, what better theme for a fancy dress ball than the 1980s?

For example, you could ditch that modern style and break out the day-glo, which will guarantee a party that glows with 80s fun, even when the lights are out!

Or why not draw upon your 80s back catalogue to provide a 1980s fancy dress soundtrack that is guaranteed to get keep the party going, long into the night.

Of course, perhaps the most memorable thing about the 1980s was the movies. And with films like Ghostbusters or Beetlejuice, with a 1980s fancy dress party, you will never be short of great ideas for a party theme.

There’s surely nothing better than a nice big dollop of nostalgia, and with a 1980s fancy dress party not only will you be able to relive those nostalgic memories – but you can do it in style.