Adult fancy dress costumes
Cleopatra, a plague doctor, a superhero, a nurse or a giant banana all work for a masquerade ball, a work party, a stag or hen do and Halloween. Adult fancy dress costumes include women's and men's outfits, full-body animal costumes, historical and film characters, and hooded capes.
Adult fancy dress costumes
Women's costumes range from an elegant Cleopatra and a belly-dance outfit with rhinestones to playful nurse, schoolgirl or cow outfits. Mermaids, she-devils and a sporty eighties retro outfit are popular too.
Men's and unisex costumes include superheroes, a medieval pirate, a skeleton or a plague doctor. Full-body costumes such as a shark, tuna, clownfish or banana bring the laughs and are usually worn over normal clothes.
Sizes for adult costumes are given either as clothing sizes, for example S to XL, or as one size with a height range. For close-fitting costumes, compare your chest and waist measurements with the size chart; loose costumes and ponchos fit most body shapes.
When choosing adult fancy dress costumes, the main factors are the theme of the event and how long you will be wearing the costume. For a ball that lasts all evening, a more comfortable cut pays off, while for a short party or photos you can go for a more elaborate costume. A mask, a wig or the right accessories complete the look.