60s costumes are great for dancing, and why they are worn at disco parties.
The 60s fortunately offers us a varied range of themes from which to choose , a time the fashion industry exploded. So if you are planning your costume, and here are some suggestions that you may want to think about.
Retro style
A typical outfit associated with female costumes from the sixties. Tight minis, with psychedelic prints, inlclusing Mary Quant's black and white checks or the traditional paisley patterns.
You can complete the sexy mini dress with a matching headband and a pair of pvc boots. The boot is the most symbolic item of the sixties and look superb as you strutt your stuff to music from the era.
The retro look can be enhanced with a peaked hat, and 60's style fancy dress wigs. Just click to take a look
Beatles Costumes
Boys favourite 60's fancy dress outfits are the Beatles costumes. You have the early sixties clean style or the later flower power theme.
Tip 1: Buy a 60's wig
Good headgear is critical to your costume. A 60's wig adds a little extra authenticity.
You have Gamine wigs flick wigs and Cilla wigs Jus tbne surte to stayon theme to make the look work well together.
Tip 2: A 60's hat
If wigs do not appeal, try a 60's hat. PVC hats that colour match, are great. Alternatively there is the hat/wig combo, much more economical than a separate hat and a wig.
Tip 3: Cover up
The mini played a big role in the sixties and today a 60's fancy dress costume may seem too revealing. So if yo are feeling more conservative and still wanting to keep in the era, then there are attractive accessories to help.
White shorts ensure your outfit not too cheeky, and white fishnets are sexy on the legs.
Tip 4: Make up
Spend some time researching books and video clips and copy the make-up techniques used. Specialist 60's fancy dress sites carry lipstick colours worn during the era, and supply large black feyelashes, which were and are very popular, even today.
