“I love a man in uniform” is one of those cliche phrases that sound a bit silly outside of black and white classic movies. Katherine Hepburn could get away with it but the women of today find it a little harder. Still, that doesn’t mean it’s not true. In fact, it’s such a well-known saying exactly because it is very true indeed. Many women really do love a man in uniform.

The next time you’re selecting Halloween costumes, remember that. You can capitalise on it with a dignified yet sexy uniform outfit. You can be a fireman, a police officer, a pilot, a doctor or a soldier. All of those are, in their own ways, sexy professions and if you buy from us they certainly make alluring fancy dress outfits.

They’re also relatively low key – great choices for those who’d rather not dress up as Elvis complete with spectacular quiff wig, spangled jumpsuit and sideburns. If you want to look good without going overboard, uniform costumes are a great place to start looking. You don’t have to hide yourself away under a white sheet and pretend to be a ghost!

There are also women’s fancy dress uniforms. These are not only some of the sexiest choices but also the most classic and most instantly recognisable – the saucy French maid, the short-skirted nurse, the women’s army and sailor outfits. Men love a woman in uniform just as much as girls love their firemen and jet fighters so these are sure to make an impact at any costume party.

Most people find they have an attraction for a member of the opposite sex who is dressed in uniform.  What better for a fancy dress costume event to pair up with your better half and both go for a similiar theme.  In this case the people pictured below have gone for a military theme.  The three people below were not out in the same group however they were drawn together by mysterious higher forces working on behave of the great fancy dress entity!

The guys are wearing a classic US Navy Sailor - you know girls the one from An Officer and a Gentleman.  The lady is showing herself off in a sexy little army uniform, similiar to the popular Army Cadet costume but adapted to show off her midriff!

Army Navy fancy dress

All costumes lend themselves to being adapted to suit the wearer.  The best way to customise your fancy dress costume is to add accessories.  The bullet belt is popular addition when dressed as a soldier.  So take a look at our choice of costumes and get the basic look and then accessorise!  Hope to see you all marching round your next fancy dress event!

Well the jury may be out on Cheryl Cole’s vocal performance but she definitely pulled of the costume strutting around that stage with her army of Russian soldier back-up dancers.  Her costume was a quasi Russian officer come lion tamer in my opinion and I know lots of males and females out there loved her look.

Buy Cheryl Cole Costume from FANCY DRESS BALL

If your off to a big event and your going as a group then it can be a good idea of linking your costumes together with a theme.  There are many popular themes but every now and again we see people who have thought differently and put together a theme that really hits the mark.  This group of girls created an air stewardess theme – so it’s last call for boarding for the Fancy Dress Flight to Butlins Skegness!

Fancy Dress themes

What would have been an good addition to this party of sassy hostess girls would have been a fancy dress sexy pilot to make sure they got safely to their intended destination.  Making a good theme successful comes down to the level of detail you put into your costumes and ensuring that you pay special attention your costume accessories.  This group of girls had to be one of the most photographed groups during this event which is a reflection on the quality of their fancy dress costumes and the effort that was put into them.  At one point I thought that they may need a special police escort to navigate their way through the venue – anything to avoid the paparazzi!  Have they inspired you to think of a theme for your next event? Perhaps you wanna replicate the theme – costumes available from fancydressball.co.uk along with other great ideas.  If you need a theme just get in contact and tell us more detail about your event and how many people are going and we will give you some suggestions.  We always look forward to hearing from you and hearing about your past events and fancy dress experiences at fancydressball.co.uk or maybe come and visit us on our facebook page either way we look forward to it.

This is a classic look that when done like the photo is always a crowd pleaser.  Also, schoolgirl fancy dress costumes are an easy and low cost option which is important when there is a large group of your friends attending an event together.  Prepare yourself by rumaging round in your wardrobe and picking out that old school tie that you keep for sentimental value and fish out the a little mini skirt while your at it – I’m sure you all have one somewhere for those special occasions! But if you can’t find the basics then have a look at our selection of choices at fancydressball.co.uk where you’ll find something that suits you.

School Girl Fancy Dress

These two naughty looking girls must have done something good because they have earned themselves a lollipop – maybe they are the teachers pets?  One of them has even earned a badge !  What a good girl I bet she gets gold stars on her homework too !

A must to compliment this costume is a pair of knee high socks or some thigh high hold-ups.  It all comes done to how much attention you want to receive.  For maximum affect why not go for some hold-up stockings with some knee high boots, maybe even a pair of frilly panties to peek below your skirt - its all up to your own personal preference.

Police fancy dress outfits are a popular choice when it comes to fancy dress costumes.  Why not add a twist and go for a New York Police Department officer or an LA SWAT team member.  If you are at a big event then you can be sure there will be someone dressed in the same fancy dress theme as yourself and you will say hello and make some new friends.

Sexy Cops at Butlins

Look at these sexy outfits - much crime fighting was done that night!  What may look like a police officers convention is actually a Butlins Adult Weekend at Skegness an excellant venue to parade yourself in fancy dress costume.

In previous years we have had players and pimps, soldiers, rock gods and cartoon characters.  We decided 2009 must be at least as good as any of our previous costumes.  As it turns out our choice for 2009 had some true WoW factor as we found out when we went on patrol in our LA SWAT team costumes.

Butlins LA SWAT

The outfits are a custom build of fancydressball.co.uk and are not available from any other costume shop that we have been able to find making it a great choice for your next fancy dress event.  Put on this costume and you will feel like the real thing and may find yourself wanting to arrest someone – or at least handcuff a few people and give them a caution for naughty behavior!  The outfit is loved by everyone and if you want to impress the opposite sex then what is better than a sexy uniform?  So if you can handle being the centre of attention and are willing to become the focus of many different cameras then contact us at fancydressball.co.uk and we will sort you out with this this awesome costume.