Normal Party? Why Not Throw a Fancy Dress Party Instead!

The tradition of dressing up in fancy dress and costumes goes back over six centuries ago. Every era witnessed its own trends of colorful, extravagant and intricate costumes that were mostly based on famous figures and styles of that era. What began as a gathering for the upper class in 15th century Italy, masquerade parties and balls became a very popular event where the bourgeoisie got together, wearing elaborate masks and costumes. With time, such gatherings evolved to suit the current trends and lifestyles. Today, fancy dress parties have become a part of every event and celebration, birthday parties, in particular.

As compared to the olden days, dressing up today has become easier and more fun with an endless choice of costumes, characters and figures to choose from. There are now specialized stores offering a variety of costumes and costumes, belonging to any era to cater to all sizes and ages. With time, fancy dress parties have become more casual and risqué, to say the least. Throwing a costume party with an adult theme has now become a preferred choice, particularly to the trendy adult lot. Fancy dress stores also have a dedicated line of costumes. specifically made for adult fancy dress gatherings.

A costume party adds more life, fun and vivacity to any gathering. Throwing a costume party is not as complicated as you may think. As with all parties, apart from the costume you have to wear, you only have to worry about the party basics like invitations, refreshments and music. Of course you could just do the minimum, but you can also take it to another level by decorating the place up to go with the theme

Having a theme makes it easier for you and your guests in choosing the costume they have to wear. Do make sure that a theme does not become a limitation to you or your guests; rather it should become a focus for the party. Inspire your guests with clever costume ideas by offering a prize to the best costume. Hire a photographer or designate someone to take pictures of everyone, which you can then email to everyone for keepsake. If you are expecting someone coming in an adult fancy dress, make sure in advance that you safeguard you children's interest.

Whatever the theme you may plan for your party, don't forget to do a check list of the other party basics you have to do in advance, such as, sending invitations early, follow up for confirmations, arrange sufficient food and drink, prepare your music ahead of time. And while you do all of this, make sure that you also get to enjoy the party.

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Halloween Costume Party! Try Your Local Newspaper for Ideas!

I've just been invited to a Halloween costume party. Where do I start? Hmmm...A great source might be my local newspaper (or the internet news like CNN or MSNBC).

Why?

Because not all costumes are Pirates, or Sexy Witches or one of the multitude of super heroes. Some of the best costumes originate with your own creativity.

Remember 'Octomom' from a year or so back? All it took was a maternity dress and eight dolls and you had a topical, unique and humorous costume. It started with the media and ended up with your imagination at work.

As I peruse today's newspaper, let me see what ideas arise from the news. Today's front page reports on the Mexican mudslide; and although it was a tragedy; it reminds me that I can wear a costume that represents the garb from a foreign country. A Sari, a serape and sombrero, kilts and a bagpipe (props are helpful, too) or a pair of lederhosen and a beer stein.

And there is a story about President Obama. I know they sell masks of the President (and many Presidents before him) at my local costume shop. And I can buy one of Michelle, as well, for my lady friend.

Further back in the front section is a story about Toys R Us. That opens a lot of possibilities such as a Rag Doll, or a cowboy, or a robot or a futuristic astronaut. Do a couple of those sound like they are characters from a movie? These ideas came from a news story.

And what's in the next section of the paper?

Local news can take many forms, but among today's stories featured the police and fire departments. That might open the possibility of occupational and career costumes such as policemen, firemen, doctors, nurses, construction workers, soldiers and sailors.

Our third section is the Sports pages and the classifieds. Frankly, because of the proliferation of athletic shirts and caps, a costume might be conjured up. But is a costume a costume if it is everyday wear?

And finally, the Art and Recreation section. The comic strips alone will open up many possibilities. Do you want to be Blondie, the cartoon character? Do you want to be Blondie, the singer? Perhaps a soldier like Beetle Bailey or a Viking like Hagar the Horrible?

The very last page features celebrities, both famous and the infamous. Do you want to spoof Paris Hilton or Lindsey Lohan? Willie Nelson or Nelson Mandela? Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt or perhaps a role they played?

This exercise is all about letting your creative juices flow and gush forth.

As for my Halloween costume, I'll wait and see what tomorrows newspaper will bring.

The author, Russ, is a longtime owner and operator of a theatrical, masquerade and Halloween costume shop. He presently is the owner-manager-chief bottle washer of a costume informational and education blogsite. For Halloween costume ideas, visit: http://www.costumescostumescostumes.net