Decades Fancy Dress

Choosing your decades fancy dress era

Each decade has its own instantly recognisable look, so it’s worth thinking about what suits you and the party. Some eras are all about glamour, others are about comfort and a bit of silliness. If the invite just says “decades”, you can pick whichever one you fancy, which is half the fun.

The decades at a glance

Roaring twenties

Our 1920s fancy dress range covers sparkly flapper dresses, Gatsby suits and gangster looks with braces and flat caps. It’s the dressiest of the lot, so it works well for weddings, anniversaries and black-tie style parties.

Disco seventies

Go big with 70s fancy dress: flared trousers, disco dresses, hippie waistcoats and plenty of flower power. A pair of round tinted party glasses finishes it nicely.

Neon eighties and nineties

The 80s are bright, loud and great for groups, from workout gear to shell suits. For something more laid back, 90s fancy dress brings back Britpop, rave and pop group looks that are comfy enough to wear all night.

Finishing touches that sell the era

Hair does a lot of the heavy lifting with retro fancy dress. A bob, an afro or a mullet from our fancy dress wigs collection instantly tells everyone which decade you’re in. Headbands, feathers and flat caps from our fancy dress hats range help too, and you’ll find the rest among our fancy dress accessories.

• Cheaper costumes can run small and feel thin, so check our size guide and size up if you’re unsure.
• Accessory kits are great value if you already have a base outfit.
• For group outings, pick one decade so the photos look brilliant.

Planning a themed night out? Decades looks are a favourite for hen and stag fancy dress, and you can find more ideas in women’s fancy dress and men’s fancy dress.