Whenever you’re heading to a fancy dress party, you always want to look the part. If it’s a 1980′s theme it’s essential that you choose the right outfit to suit, and luckily there are plenty of places you can look for eighties fancy dress inspiration.

If you want to be inspired, look through your old music collection to see what takes your fancy. Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury… the list goes on, and using any one of these stars as style inspiration would be a fantastic idea. Here at Fancy Dress Ball we even have 1980′s fancy dress costumes that were specifically designed with such famous faces as a base, so you can be sure that you’ll hit the right note.

Watching old movies or TV shows would be another great way to get inspiration, as with there being so many memorable moments from the world of 80′s cinema and TV you’re bound to find something that appeals. Think Top Gun, Baywatch, Miami Vice and many others, and any will be able to give you plenty of ideas.

Or, simply try to remember some of the classic styles of the decade and see if you can recreate the look in 80′s fancy dress. Old photo albums can provide you with a wealth of ideas, and a few embarrassments along the way, or even going for the memorable wild child or tutu looks will go down well.

As you can see, there are plenty of things you can do to get your 80′s fancy dress inspiration. If you still need some help then make sure to come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball, and we’ll happily point you in the right direction.

Men love to be competitive, and never more so than at a fancy dress party. No-one wants to be branded as having the worst costume there, so if you want to impress it’s essential that you choose wisely. Luckily there are plenty of mens 80′s fancy dress costumes that you could choose, and any one of them will go down well.

Men are incredibly lucky in that the 80′s was full to bursting with iconic music, TV and film stars, so if you’re looking for inspiration you’re certainly not short of choice. Michael Jackson has got to be one of the front runners, and with so many videos and looks to choose from you’re bound to find something that works for you.

Or, to please the ladies, why not go for Top Gun inspired 80′s costume a la Tom Cruise? TV shows would be another great source of ideas, with things like The A-Team and Miami Vice dominating the scene. There are plenty of styles you could take from any one of these shows, and you’ll certainly go down well.

Of course, there’s always the option of simply stealing some styles of the decade, so try leafing back through your old photo albums and see if you can recreate any looks. Make sure to go all out to really hit the right notes, and don’t be afraid to experiment to see what works.

As you can see, men really are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing 80′s fancy dress costumes. If you’re in need of the ultimate outfit, make sure to come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball as with so many 80′s costumes to choose from we’re sure we’ll have what you need.

There’s nothing better than turning up to a fancy dress party and having the best outfit there. For all you ladies out there it’s the ultimate excuse to have some fun, so to help you pick the perfect outfit here are a few 80′s fancy dress ideas that you might want to consider.

•    Music stars. If there’s one musician that’s the epitome of 80′s music, it’s got to be Madonna. She burst onto the scene having a style that was completely her own, and countless women followed in her footsteps. Choosing a Madonna costume would be ideal if you really want to make an impression, and with so many wild child styles to go for you’ll be in your element.

•    Film/TV. The 80′s also gave birth to a number of iconic TV shows and films, and any one of them could be used to your advantage. Consider going for Baywatch costumes to get the men’s pulses racing, or do a modern twist on the Top Gun film and have an aviator costume to hand.

•    80′s culture. There are plenty of styles that you could go for here, but if you really want to impress consider the trolley dolly outfit. The 80′s saw flight attendants becoming sexy and glamorous, and you can emulate that in a well-thought up 80′s fancy dress costume.

These are just a few ladies 80′s fancy dress ideas that are sure to go down well, and there are many more besides. If you need a bit more inspiration then make sure to come to us here at Fancy Dress Ball, as with so many 80′s fancy dress outfits on offer we’re sure that you’ll find your perfect option.

The 1980s saw the release of some truly iconic films; Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back To The Future, Rambo and Terminator to name but a few. So iconic are these films that the scope for 80s fancy dress costumes is massive. Sadly, the popularity of such films means that you will probably not be the only Jedi or Ghostbuster at an 80s fancy dress party, so it may be worthwhile looking at other 80s films for more unique costume ideas.

The decade’s TV is also rich in 80s fancy dress ideas. Ladies can put on a beret, saucy underwear and a saucy French accent and voila; a barmaid from ‘Allo ‘Allo. Gents could turn up in a flat cap and fur-collared coat, puffing on a cigar as ‘Del Boy’ from Only Fools and Horses. And for the middle-aged receding man, a faded brown leather jacket with jeans and a grimace makes a transformation to Terry from Minder.

For a touch of glamour, there are also the American 80s TV shows to consider such as Miami Vice. Pull up those sleeves, grow a bit of stubble and put on your shades then you’re ready to smooth the ladies. Ladies can counter by drawing inspiration from soap operas like Dallas and Dynasty for 80s fancy dress ideas. These costumes really couldn’t be easier; big hair, big shoulder pads and bold make up and then you’re on for your fight over Sonny Crockett!