It’s definitely hip to be retro these days, and fancy dress costumes are no exception. When it comes to Halloween parties, fancy dress balls, and other parties where dressing up is in order, an outfit reminiscent of the 60s, 70s or 80s will never go amiss. Here at Fancy Dress Ball we offer a wide variety of vintage choices for your next fancy dress affair.

Looking for a hip 70s costume? We have dozens upon dozens of choices for both men and women. If you want women’s fancy dress that will rock your 70s party, browse through our full range of choices including mod hippy dresses, metallic pants suits, tight trousers, flowing tops and more.

Our Boogie Babe Costume, under 70s outfits for women, is a star buy. This adorable checked jumpsuit even comes with a belt. And you can make it a couples thing by also purchasing the men’s version of the outfit, the Disco Sleezeball Costume.

If you prefer the 60s we also have many different outfits to accommodate this era as well, and even an entire wigs section. Our 60s Groovy Chic outfit is new to the site, and will make a great impression with this classic black and white abstract square print dress and matching head scarf.

With new outfits in many sections, and all the old classics, there’s so much to choose from that you may have a hard time deciding, but you’re definitely sure to find something you love. Or you can mix and match different pieces to create your own outfit.

You say ‘eighties fancy dress‘, you think ‘neon fishnet, big hair and crazy make-up!’ Not everyone lived through the 80s quite so merrily, so if that’s not really your cup of tea, here are a few of our favourite alternatives that pay homage to the great decade of ridiculousness!

Cartoon Character 80s Outfits
If you’re a child of the 80s you’ll know just how difficult it is to choose a favourite! But, if we’re forced to choose a Fancy Dress Ball favourite of the day, it has to be the time honoured partnering of He-Man and She-Ra (He-Man kind of makes sense as a name, but why She-“Ra”?)  The He-Man costume features a full body suit (so no need to panic about just wearing a pair of what are, essentially, red trunks!)

Tasty Delights
For many, the 80s was a decade of weird processed foods! We love fancy dress costumes that focus on all the weirdo food present in the average 80s household. Our food of the day is… SPAM! The Spam Can Costume is an awesome costume alternative!

Games and Fun
Our two 80s games of the day – Super Mario and Twister! Take your pick from the bunch of Super Mario characters we stock, including Princess Peach, Toad and the revered Italian super plumber himself! For couples (or just folks obsessed with Twister!) there’s the brilliant option of male and female Twister costumes, both featuring a dapper Twister board headdress!

If you have just received an invitation to a fancy dress party, the chances are you will be in a bit of a flap about what to wear. If this is the case, then relax, because there is a website which will be able to give you some great ideas for fancy dress costumes. The people at Fancy Dress Ball have brought together some of the best quality women’s fancy dress costumes and men’s fancy dress outfits available which means they are all in one place, making it so much easier to make your choice. Whatever the theme of the party may be, you will find a great outfit for the occasion, one which will make you stand out and add to the fun atmosphere of the evening.

Perhaps you would like to turn up dressed like Cheryl Cole? If this is the case, then you can buy a replica of the outfit she wore when she performed at the X Factor, and just like Cheryl did on the big night you can mime when her song comes on at the party!

For the guys, there is a huge choice when it comes to men’s fancy dress outfits, from super heroes to military uniforms which are sure to make you stand out. In short, whatever you are looking for when it comes to getting the right look for a fancy dress party, you are sure to find it on the Fancy Dress Ball website. And as an added bonus, once you have placed your order, your outfit can usually be delivered the next day.

Halloween has become one of the biggest party nights of the year. Once just for kids, the adults now get to join in, dress up and have fun too.

That usually means fancy dress costumes are in high demand at this time of year, and we find our ladies’ Halloween costumes and mens fancy dress are extremely popular with customers.

Let’s take ladies’ Halloween costumes first. These range from sexy fancy dress such as witches and she-devils to zombie gals and dynamic vampires – fabulous!

The guys get to have fun with our Halloween outfits too. They can go for the gruesome with our Texas Chainsaw Massacre outfits, or the scary – Freddy Krueger and Jason from Friday 13th. Or you can just have some fun as Uncle Fester from the Addams family or the ghost with the most Beetlejuice.

Accessories can really finish off Halloween outfits, and we have a full range of props including cauldrons, broomsticks, spider web decorations, pumpkins and even Halloween designer handbags! We have all the makeup you need, too, to really get the right living dead look.

We also carry a full range of children’s Halloween costumes – we wouldn’t want to leave them out!

But we don’t just do adult fancy dress Halloween costumes. We also have an excellent range of Christmas fancy dress outfits and a huge selection of other costumes to keep you going through the whole year, no matter what kind of party you get invited to. So go on – who do you want to be today?

A fancy dress party is the perfect opportunity to really let your hair down, and for a lot of women it’s also the ideal chance to let go of their inhibitions and impress the opposite sex. If you fancy making their pulse race then sexy fancy dress would be ideal, and with so many choices on offer you’ll soon find something that hits the right notes.

Of course, there are plenty of choices that are guaranteed to set his pulse racing – just think schoolgirl outfits, French maids or nurses and you really can’t go wrong.  But, the great thing about choosing fancy dress costumes is that you don’t have to go for options that are traditionally thought of as sexy – with the right alterations and additions, just about every possible outfit can be made to ignite the fires of passion.

You might not think it, but everything from army outfits to Roman costumes can have a bit of spice to them, and if you come to us you’ll soon see what we’re talking about.

We offer a fantastic selection of ladies fancy dress costumes that are guaranteed to get their pulse racing, and with traditional as well as more contemporary outfit choices you’ll soon find something to take your (and his) fancy. Whether you want to be a sexy schoolgirl or evoke the image of your favourite film star we’ll be able to help, so come to us today and get ready to get their pulses rating with the help of our stunning costumes.

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.

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.

Remember the days of making witch fancy dress costumes out of bin liners and superhero costumes out of painted old cardboard boxes? We shudder to remember such dark days! Providing great value, creative, diverse kids and adult fancy dress costumes was our dream for years… and now it’s come true! It’s almost like a real life pantomime genie granted our wish (and we didn’t ruin it by being the type of person who said “I wish for three more wishes”!)

Anyway, we understand that you might not get much of a chance to wear those 70s fancy dress flares, dirty costumes, ladies 80’s legwarmers etc, so we do our best to keep cost to a minimum. By including accessories with an outfit we aim to save a few pennies on your behalf too (and man hours trailing the market for neon leg warmers!)

If you’re not really up for investing in an entire outfit, the thrifty option of just buying a few telling accessories, wigs, masks or face paint is always an option. Check out the relevant areas (you can find them on the left-hand menu near the bottom) and see if you can’t spot the ideal frugal solution to all your fancy dress woes.

Fancy dress should be fun, creative, exciting and accessible to all, so don’t panic about your budget, just browse our website for the perfect cheap solution.

Our top tip of the day – a red hooded tracksuit top, plus jeans, plus E.T mask equals the easiest fancy dress costume ever!

There are many occasions in life where releasing your animal instinct is inappropriate, and you can’t let loose as much as you would like. However, one time you can be proud to be a fully fledged member of the animal kingdom is when the fancy dress fairy comes ‘a’ knocking and invites you to a costume-theme event!

All-in-One Fancy Dress Costumes

Furry all-in-one animal fancy dress costumes are ideal for men or women, and come in a… shall we say “creative” range of guises. Be a bunny, a monkey, a penguin, a lion, a tiger, a meerkat, a spider, a gorilla, or any of the other crazy animals we have locked up safe in our all-in-one menagerie!

Our range of light weight animal adult fancy dress outfits ranges from the ingenious Shark Attack Costume (whether you wear a bathing suit is up to you!) to the naughty Petting Zoo Costume (the llama spits!). Choose the most fitting hilarity of nature for your inner animal!

Ladies Fancy Dress

Pretty as a Light Weight Peacock Costume? Beautiful as a Queen Bumble Bee costume? Delightful as a Daisy Bug Costume? If you don’t fancy going full-fur, we recommend flashing the flesh a little in any of our animal-themed sexy costumes! And don’t forget the signature sexy animal of fancy dress folklore – the sexy Kitty Kat Costume!

Fancy dress costumes for Seventies Theme nights and parties are perennially popular, and at Fancy Dress Ball, we have a great selection of 70s outfits to suit everyone. From flares to open-necked shirts to platform shoes and short skirts, there was a sense of freedom and nonchalance in seventies fashion which blended perfectly with the joie de vivre and decadence of the disco era.

Our men’s 70s fancy dress costumes look great for any party or theme night, and our selection includes sequined shirts which will flash as you spin around the dance-floor, loud and proud disco suits with matching groovy-patterned shirts and flared trousers and even reggae man costumes with smock shirt and matching hat with dreadlocks attached.

Our ladies 70s fancy dress outfits are also stunning and look great on disco kittens of all ages.  From dancing queen costumes in pink or green spandex to 70s paisley pattern go-go dresses there is something for everyone. We also stock mini Kimono costumes which look sexy and subtle as well as a selection of flared trousers, pimp lady costumes and disco diva costumes with matching afro wigs.

So, if you are hosting a 70s themed party or are going out with friends to a 70s retro night at your local discotheque, and you’re struggling to find authentic seventies styles which look great and won’t break the bank, please peruse Fancy Dress Ball today, where you can get your groove on all day long! We deliver nationwide and our payment system is safe and secure, so Saturday Night Fever is only a click away.