There are some people who believe adults should never have fancy dress parties, but tell that to Sir Elton John or Kate Moss or a host of other celebs who are happy to get dressed up and party at the drop of a hat. The fact is, fancy dress is a great way to get the evening started and finding a theme is just part of the fun.
1. Emergency!
The great thing about an A&E themed party is that it's so easy to find a costume - a cushion stuffed up your dress and you're in labour, a ripped shirt and a dollop of ketchup and you've been in an accident. Cue much over acting as everyone shares their stories of how they came to be in A&E!
2. Fashion mistakes
Another super easy theme because, let's face it, we all have some fashion disasters tucked away in the wardrobe. And if you're always impeccably dressed, it's a chance to let your hair down and source some fashion horrors from the local charity shop.
3. Come as your favourite internet meme
Kittens, babies, Rick Astley or Gangnam Style - the choices are seemingly endless with more memes added every day. You'll have an instant conversation starter as your guests guess what memes they are, and you'll have some great, cheesy anthems to fill the dancefloor!
4. Graffiti party
This is a brilliant theme for a significant birthday or anniversary, because everyone gets to take home a souvenir of the occasion. Ask guests to dress in something white that they don't mind getting graffitied, then provide some marker pens and paints and let the fun start! Some brides are beginning to host 'graffiti the dress' parties to create an unforgettable work of art from their wedding dress.
5. Song titles
This can be as creative as your guests want, from 'Umbrella' to 'Barcelona', and if they let you know in advance what song they're coming as you can create a party playlist. When your song plays, you're the king or queen of the dance floor!
Of course, once you've decided on your theme you'll need your invitations and that's where we come in! At Putty Print you'll find all the customisable fancy dress party invitations you need to make your fancy dress party unmissable!