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Festival season is upon us once again so it is time to start preparing your festival fancy dress outfit for some unforgettable weekends spent partying the night away. You should know the bare necessities, but here is a quick run-down of things you will need, all in a handy checklist.
Essential Festival Checklist:
Preparing for a pirate party? First things first, pirate fancy dress costume are the key to any swashbuckling look.
Think breeches and belts, bandanas and big boots, with the all-important pirate hat perched atop the captain’s head. Pirates come in all styles, from the down and dirty deck hands with their jagged hems and scowling faces right through to those proudly wearing their bounty in gold hooks and rings.
Before you indulge in 1920s fancy dress it is important to remember that it was a dramatic transition in the fashion world, particularly in women's clothing. Ladies of the era shucked off the more restrictive corsets and floor length skirts of the previous century and began to embrace looser-fitting clothing with dropped waist lines and shorter hemlines.
When you think of the 1920s these days the outfit which immediately springs to mind is the sexy, stream-lined, flapper dress, which came to prominence during the 20’s and was the staple evening wear for women attending parties and other society events.
1920s fancy dress movie inspiration
This style of dress has been showcased to great effect by films
When we think back to the fashions of the 1980s it is often with an equal mixture of fondness and cringe-inducing horror. However, this era is remembered so fondly that it makes a great basis for a themed party. There's a whole host of fun costumes to create so here's our guide to five of the best 80s fancy dress ideas to try.
5. 80s fancy dress ideas: Musical movers
Popular figures from the world of music are great for 80s fancy dress. This era brought us some truly colourful characters so creating a distinctive costumer is easy. Madonna is an obvious choice for women.
The Tall Ships Races are returning to Belfast between the 27th June - 5th of August this year! The Belfast Maritime Festival is a great family event that includes fairgrounds, live music and dance, nautical activities, and street performers, getting everyone involved in the Quayside entertainment.
You'll get to see all the Pirate Captains and crew around the Belfast Titanic Quarter Area and of course they want you to join in! So, make a day of it and get dressed up in your favourite Pirate costume. Here at Elliott’s, we have a huge range of pirate costumes and pirate accessories suitable for both children and adults.
For girls who want to rule the Pirate ship we have the Caribbean
One night, The Virgin Mary was visited by an angel named Gabriel, and was told she will be having a baby, destined to be the son of God and his name would be Jesus.
Everyone gathered to Bethlehem after they heard about the son of God’s birth. Three wisemen followed a bright star in the sky as they travelled far and wide to welcome Jesus into the world, with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. A donkey carried Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem where there was no space at the inn except for a stable and a manger where the baby would shortly be born. The only thing in their way was King Herod who was horrified by the news, but he didn’t stand a chance against the son of God.
The angels, wisemen, shepherds, and animals all gathered in the stable to welcome the new life of Jesus! Since then, on the 25th of December, every year, we celebrate Christmas.
If you’re preparing for a festive nativity play, a fancy-dress Christmas party or anything
Every four years the whole world goes football crazy when the World Cup comes to town. In 2026 it’s set to start again, and will be hosted by The West Indies and United states!
Everyone loves to celebrate the riveting football games during the World cup and no better way to cheer the teams on than with World cup flags, wave them at matches or have a celebration at home post-game. Street parties are a big way to celebrate the victories of winning teams! So make sure there is plenty of food and drink for everyone and of course, lots of different flags of the world to wave.
During this festival of football, you don’t only need to know each country’s kit, you most importantly need to know their flags. That is why we have arranged a quick quiz
Popular periods in History - Ideas for nasty or nice characters from these raucous and romping past eras.
Imagine being a Roman gladiator fighting in the Colosseum before a crowd of thousands or even Julius Caesar in all his majesty!
Roman costumes can be amazingly effective, using the simplest accessories. fake blood is essential to bring the gladiator to life, so don’t stint on it and spread it over arms and legs with effective splashes on the face. Rub some sandy coloured face paint on and an arena appearance has been created. Be sure to hold a net and a trident as weapons and these finishing touches will really make you look the part.
Roman costumes aren’t simply for the boys either. Girls look lovely as
Disney on Ice is a must-see production that travels across the whole of the UK. It will commence again this year starting in Spring 2024. The show will begin in Glasgow and goes all around from Leeds and Cardiff to SSE arena Belfast in December 2024. This fantastic, feel-good show is an excellent treat for you and the kids! As expected with Disney, the show creates a magical atmosphere with their popular characters, beautiful sets, and exquisite costumes. If you have never been, we highly recommend you go!
The show is hosted by the all-time classic favourites Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse. This year you can experience the iconic; Woody and Buzz, Tiana, Moana and over 50 more Disney characters we all know and love!
This year's shows feature the elegant and graceful Tiana from Princess
Comic Con Belfast comes to town every year, leaving the city awash in visitors wearing their best superhero fancy dress. We always come to the rescue by providing fans and attendees with some much-needed costumes, accessories, inspiration, and advice.
Superhero fancy dress: How do you unleash your inner superhero?
We all know that it’s not just about wearing the costume; it’s also about becoming the character! Unleashing your inner superhero requires many components to make it possible, from coordinating your accessories with your superhero fancy dress, perfecting the attitude and by creating a carefully constructed alter ego. You also can’t forget to complete the package with a back story and arch nemesis.
However, to begin we need to take inspiration from crime fighting superheroes we all love and