If you are thinking about having a themed party and you want something that is going to be good fun for everyone invited then how about a 70s fancy dress?

When you organise a themed party it can be a bit daunting when it comes to choosing an outfit, but with a 70s fancy dress party this is certainly not going to be a problem. Sit and think of the 1970s (if you are old enough to remember them…) and you will realise just how many different styles of outfit there are. The seventies went through several different stages, from hippies decked out in kaftans and loon pants to the later days of gold medallions and the disco look that was immortalised by the likes of The Bee Gees. The decade actually went through many looks by the time that it came to an end. The choices in 70s fancy dress costumes is a plethora of options for the creative among you.

Certain looks epitomise the decade and are therefore fairly essential. Think of things that were firm favourites such as ‘bell-bottoms’, over-sized sunglasses, pork chop sideburns, and pvc boots for women Platform shoes are another very popular choice for 70s fancy dress as are the ‘glam rock’ outfits which were worn by the likes of Slade, The Sweet, Mud and David Bowie (when he was in his Ziggy Stardust phase). There are also some great wigs available to help you to complete your look. Make sure that you remember loud shirts with flared collars. You can get some really good ideas for costumes just by watching some old clips of singers or television programmes from the time. Another truly iconic outfit that is always a popular choice when it comes to 70′s fancy dress is the Elvis Presley studded white cat suit. Don’t be surprised if more than one of your guests arrives wearing it…