Decades

1980′s Fancy Dress

by Fancy Dan on March 22, 2010

The eighties were the fashion faux pas of the 20th Century, but that does not mean that your 1980′s fancy dress outfits have to be all about garish colours, spandex t-shirts, leg warmers and teenie-boppers.

Many 1980s fancy dress costumes are inspired by iconic eighties films, such as Indiana Jones, Back to the Future and E.T. Here are some other eighties fancy dress outfits that have been inspired by the movies.

Adult Ghostbuster 80s Couple Combo

1980s Fancy Dress OutfitsThis great 1980′s fancy dress combo includes a Male Ghostbuster costume based around a beige jumpsuit and a sexy Female Ghostbuster costume based around a one-piece beige jumpsuit.

The male eighties fancy dress outfit comes with an inflatable proton pack and a gun that attaches to the backpack via Velcro.

Meanwhile, the female eighties fancy dress costume comes with a lacy front neckline, faux-leather shoulder and elbow straps and faux-leather straps down the side of the bodice. The 1980′s fancy dress outfit also includes a small and sassy proton pack that comes complete with a hand painted design.

Finishing touches for this popular line includes a foam belt with a faux-leather top and a hat, which really complements the costume nicely.

Click on the image for a look at the Ghostbuster 80s Couple Combo

Eighties Fancy Dress OutfitsAdult Robocop 80s Costume

The Adult Robocop Costume is an official licensed 1980s fancy dress costume and is perfect for any eighties or movie themed party.

The eye catching eighties fancy dress outfit is based around a two-piece black jumpsuit, with attached silver EVA armour.

These 1980s fancy dress costumes also come with a matching two-piece helmet and a moulded chest piece with the word ‘ROBOCOP’ written on the front.

This really is an awesome eighties fancy dress costume that comes highly recommended.

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1980's Fancy Dress OutfitsBeetlejuice Halloween Costume

The Adult “Better Quality” Beetlejuice Costume is an official licensed 1980s fancy dress costume, which makes either a perfect Halloween costume or eighties theme party.

The Deluxe Beetlejuice fancy dress costume includes a black and white striped jacket and a matching pair of black and white striped trousers.

The 1980′s fancy dress outfit also comes with a black and white dickie.

The perfect accessory for these 1980s fancy dress outfits is of course the Beetlejuice wig.

However, you might also want to purchase the Beetlejuice make-up kit and teeth to complete the desired look.

Click on the image for a look at the Beetlejuice Halloween Costume

For more great looking 1980′s fancy dress outfits, check out the 80′s Fancy Dress Costumes section of the site.

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1970′s Fancy Dress

by Fancy Dan on March 22, 2010

1970′s fancy dress outfits are probably the most popular genre of fancy dress out there, which is not surprising when you think that seventies fancy dress costumes can be worn all year round to school discos and Car Wash night clubs, as well as themed fancy dress parties.

With so many 1970′s fancy dress costumes about how is your 70′s outfit going to be different from the rest? How about through a little bit of seventies nostalgia!

1970's Fancy Dress OutfitsNoddy Holder Adult Costume

One song that everyone associates Christmas in the seventies with is the wonderful ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’, by Slade. Now you can go to the fancy dress party dressed as the group’s lead singer, Noddy Holder.

These totally original 1970′s fancy dress costumes are based around a pair of flared check trousers and a matching checked waistcoat.

These awesome 1970s fancy dress outfits also come with a matching checked hat and a seventies style shirt.

Accessories to go with the glam-rock Noddy Holder outfit include a glitter effect microphone and a pair of silver glitter platform shoes.

Click on the image above for a look at the Noddy Holder costume

Seventies Fancy Dress OutfitsWombles Great Uncle Bulgaria Costume

“Remember you’re a Womble” and remember the seventies with this superb Adult Wombles Great Uncle Bulgaria costume.

This officially licensed Womble costume is another great original 1970s fancy dress costume. It is based around a red and green checked poncho, with a blue frilled trim, which has the Wombles’ logo on it.

Also included with these iconic seventies fancy dress costumes is a pair of furry grey trousers and a pair of red and green checked shoe covers.

The Wombles of Wimbledon Common fancy dress outfit is completed by a pair of long grey furry gloves that have yellow hands and an Uncle Bulgaria headpiece, which features a grey faux-fur trim and a matching red and green checked hat.

Click on the image for a look at the Great Uncle Bulgaria costume

1970s Fancy Dress OutfitsAdult Orange Hopper Costume

We have definitely saved the best to last! There are few images more iconic to the seventies than the orange space hopper!

This fantastic Adult Space Hopper Costume is a real novelty 1970s fancy dress outfit, which is guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd.

The unique seventies fancy dress costume includes a bright orange outfit with the space hopper’s face across the front. To wear the costume, simply pull it over your head, thus making it easy to take on and off at the party.

Click on the image above for a look at the Orange Hopper costume

For more great looking 1970′s fancy dress outfits, check out the 70′s Fancy Dress Costumes section of the site.

Otherwise, why not check out the excellent 70′s Fancy Dress website.

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1960′s Fancy Dress

March 21, 2010
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1960′s fancy dress outfits come in all shapes and styles, covering lots of different fashions. One type of 1960′s fancy dress costumes that is popular are those outfits that are based on televisions shows from the sixties or even modern day shows depicting the sixties. Austin Powers Costume Time to get groovy, baaaaaby! This Austin [...]

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1950′s Fancy Dress

March 21, 2010
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1950′s fancy dress outfits are an extremely popular genre of fancy dress, especially some of the Hollywood inspired outfits and those costumes that are based on the characters from Grease. However, there are also a number of fifties fancy dress costumes inspired by every day people from that decade. Elite Quality Servin’ It Hot 50s [...]

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1940′s Fancy Dress

March 21, 2010
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1940′s fancy dress outfits are often based around uniforms from World War II, which is as you might expect considering that the war took up half the decade. However, it does not necessarily mean that your 1940′s fancy dress costume needs to be that of a British Tommy or a German SS Officer. Instead, there [...]

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