10 costume party ideas you’ve never thought of
You’re hosting a costume party but you don’t want another Great Gatsby shin-dig, right? It’s hard to be original, but the crew at Blossom Costumes have compiled a list to help you get through this dark time, and plan a party even Beyoncé will want to go to. Here are our top ten costume party ideas you’ve never thought of.
1. Where I’ll be in twenty years
Ever wondered where you’ll be in twenty years? Will you be tanning on a
tropical Island, a
police officer fighting crime on the High Street, or flying fighter jets like Maverick from
Top Gun? Hey, it’s never too late!
Fast forward the next two decades with this dress up party theme, but remember to aim high. You can be anything you want to be when it’s make-believe.
2. If I were an animal…
People say that a dog owner looks like their dog. Well, if you could be any
animal, what would you look like? Would you be a
Tiger, a
Velociraptor, or maybe a
Monkey? If you love animals, these costume theme ideas are for you.
Decorate with fake grass, cardboard cutout trees, shrubs, and some jungle animals. Set up a photo area so your animal guests can have their picture taken amongst the cardboard jungle. Remember to provide heaps of vegetables for your furry friends – think dips and salads – and a drink station so the animals don’t dehydrate!
3. Baywatch theme
The
Baywatch theme - it’s one of the best fancy dress themes. It’s all about being relaxed, impressing each other with big arms and well-defined abs, and cooling off in your one piece beachside – or inflatable poolside.
Make sure you decorate with plenty of floating devices, a sand pit, and lifesaving signs. Have Baywatch on repeat on the big screen and slip the theme song into your party playlist. What’s at the bar? We’re thinking ice-cold beers and fruity cocktails.
4. 1980’s Prom
Big hair, puffy skirts, and bright colours scream
the '80s. So what could be more fitting than the prom? Crank the best tunes from the ‘80s, teamed with disco balls, streamers and crate paper. Let’s channel Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, Footloose, and Heathers. Not full prom – but just enough cheesy glam to get the dance party started. Party food came in packets in the’80s, so keep with the tradition - nice and simple.
5. What I want to be when I grow up
This is one of the easy dress up themes. Bring out the inner child in your guests and ask them to remember what they wanted to be when they grew up. A
fireman or
police officer? A
superhero, or maybe
Donald Trump?
What about the food? Food should be themed as a kid’s party – fairy bread, chips, and chocolate crackles. If your friends don’t keel over from the sugar rush, crank the 90’s classics well into the night.
6. Slumber party
Pillows, PJ’s, popcorn and gossip. Yep, it’s a
slumber party. Bring all your feel-good music, rom-com movies, and treat yourself to DIY manicures and pedicures. This is what slumber costume party themes are all about. Don’t forget the pillow fight – it’s the slumber party highlight. Top tip: Make sure your pillows are soft so you don’t knock your friend’s unconscious.
7. Retro bowling party
Are you looking for costume party ideas for adults? Lucky the retro bowling party is here. Dress up in your best
retro gear, supply an inflatable ten pin bowling set, and have someone on hand scoring. Dim the lights and bring out the colourful flashing fairy lights. Just like that, you have your own ten pin bowling alley.
Feed your guests hot chips, hotdogs, lolly bag’s and spider drinks – remember those? All the good stuff that’s served up at your local tenpin bowling alley.
8. Mad scientist party
Everyone loves a
mad scientist. All those potions, experiments, and fermenting remains – what’s not to love? The scary thing about mad scientists is you never know when they’re going to go cray-cray. So get out your lab coat, safety goggles and that crazy look in your eyes, and match it with the best. Make sure you take your own potions as things may get a little mad.
What drinks do you serve? Shots from syringes and cocktails in Bunsen burners.
9. Superheroes gone wrong
Are superheroes always on top of their game? Nope. They’re just like the rest of us. They wake up late, put their undies on back-to-front, forget their masks and sometimes forget their pants.
This theme is all about
Superheroes that just couldn’t get it together. Feel free to forget your shoes, your magic cape or forget to save the girl – in the end, we’re all human.
10. Reverse gender
Okay, so this one has been done before, but it’s too good not to add. Of course,
men wear women’s clothing and
women wear men’s clothing. It’s all about reversing the roles and challenging the status quo. Oh, and seeing your guy mates in dresses. You can give the theme an era, like
1920’s flapper to spice up the night.
Decorations? No need to go crazy with the decorations. This is one of those funny dress up themes that calls for a photo booth set up to make the most of the situation.
We have a wide range of dress up party themes and costume party theme ideas. Find them in our themed costume catalogue. 
Ever wondered where you’ll be in twenty years? Will you be tanning on a tropical Island, a police officer fighting crime on the High Street, or flying fighter jets like Maverick from Top Gun? Hey, it’s never too late!
Fast forward the next two decades with this dress up party theme, but remember to aim high. You can be anything you want to be when it’s make-believe.
People say that a dog owner looks like their dog. Well, if you could be any animal, what would you look like? Would you be a Tiger, a Velociraptor, or maybe a Monkey? If you love animals, these costume theme ideas are for you.
Decorate with fake grass, cardboard cutout trees, shrubs, and some jungle animals. Set up a photo area so your animal guests can have their picture taken amongst the cardboard jungle. Remember to provide heaps of vegetables for your furry friends – think dips and salads – and a drink station so the animals don’t dehydrate!
The Baywatch theme - it’s one of the best fancy dress themes. It’s all about being relaxed, impressing each other with big arms and well-defined abs, and cooling off in your one piece beachside – or inflatable poolside.
Make sure you decorate with plenty of floating devices, a sand pit, and lifesaving signs. Have Baywatch on repeat on the big screen and slip the theme song into your party playlist. What’s at the bar? We’re thinking ice-cold beers and fruity cocktails.
Big hair, puffy skirts, and bright colours scream the '80s. So what could be more fitting than the prom? Crank the best tunes from the ‘80s, teamed with disco balls, streamers and crate paper. Let’s channel Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, Footloose, and Heathers. Not full prom – but just enough cheesy glam to get the dance party started. Party food came in packets in the’80s, so keep with the tradition - nice and simple.
This is one of the easy dress up themes. Bring out the inner child in your guests and ask them to remember what they wanted to be when they grew up. A fireman or police officer? A superhero, or maybe Donald Trump?
What about the food? Food should be themed as a kid’s party – fairy bread, chips, and chocolate crackles. If your friends don’t keel over from the sugar rush, crank the 90’s classics well into the night.
Pillows, PJ’s, popcorn and gossip. Yep, it’s a slumber party. Bring all your feel-good music, rom-com movies, and treat yourself to DIY manicures and pedicures. This is what slumber costume party themes are all about. Don’t forget the pillow fight – it’s the slumber party highlight. Top tip: Make sure your pillows are soft so you don’t knock your friend’s unconscious.
Are you looking for costume party ideas for adults? Lucky the retro bowling party is here. Dress up in your best retro gear, supply an inflatable ten pin bowling set, and have someone on hand scoring. Dim the lights and bring out the colourful flashing fairy lights. Just like that, you have your own ten pin bowling alley.
Feed your guests hot chips, hotdogs, lolly bag’s and spider drinks – remember those? All the good stuff that’s served up at your local tenpin bowling alley.
Everyone loves a mad scientist. All those potions, experiments, and fermenting remains – what’s not to love? The scary thing about mad scientists is you never know when they’re going to go cray-cray. So get out your lab coat, safety goggles and that crazy look in your eyes, and match it with the best. Make sure you take your own potions as things may get a little mad.
What drinks do you serve? Shots from syringes and cocktails in Bunsen burners.
Are superheroes always on top of their game? Nope. They’re just like the rest of us. They wake up late, put their undies on back-to-front, forget their masks and sometimes forget their pants.
This theme is all about Superheroes that just couldn’t get it together. Feel free to forget your shoes, your magic cape or forget to save the girl – in the end, we’re all human.
Okay, so this one has been done before, but it’s too good not to add. Of course, men wear women’s clothing and women wear men’s clothing. It’s all about reversing the roles and challenging the status quo. Oh, and seeing your guy mates in dresses. You can give the theme an era, like 1920’s flapper to spice up the night.
Decorations? No need to go crazy with the decorations. This is one of those funny dress up themes that calls for a photo booth set up to make the most of the situation.
We have a wide range of dress up party themes and costume party theme ideas. Find them in our themed costume catalogue.