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It might be a new thing having 100 days of school costume but it really is a wonderful thing. Children love the idea of getting all dressed up in fancy dress costumes but did you know that it is actually a healthy thing for them to do? Dressing up inspires children’s creativity and imagination. It gets them thinking in an imaginative way, thinking of books, thinking of film, thinking of nature. It gets them thinking of what their favourite things are. Do they want to dress up as a famous poet, which shows an interest in poetry, or do they want to dress up as their favourite author or as their favourite book character? This is great as it shows an interest in books and reading and writing too. Do they want to dress up as nature or as something in the environment, which shows they are interested in their environment and even, they are aware of the challenges that our world faces. Do they want to dress up as a country, a flag, or something geographical? You can see the options are endless.

Fifties was the era of rock and roll and a 50s costume is such a great idea for a themed fancy dress party. Adults in particular will like this type of party. The costumes are really easy to design and a 50s party is really loads of fun to plan. The 50s were about dancing, wide skirts for women, turn up pants for men, lovely hairstyles, cat eyeglasses, aprons, jelly, shoes and socks and of course, wonderful music. Women looked prim and proper but always had a tinkle in their eye, their shirts were well fitted and even sexy, and men looked dapper. Milkshakes were big, as were big bowls of punch, and everyone loved the polaroid camera. You can decorate the table with old fashioned crockery and cutlery, buy plates and cups online that are fifties theme, and use colours like pink and blue. If you can play music on a record player, or get a DJ who can play vinyl, even better.

The fifties and diners

The diner becomes a thing in the fifties and the costumes often feature the kind of clothing that

If you are considering a Mens Top gun costume, there are a lot of options to try. The flight suit is an easy choice and there are a lot to choose from but if you want everyone to believe you are a super or big fan of Top gun then you should consider other references.

Top gun bomber jackets

Maverick tries to pick up a lady in the recruit’s local bar early in the film. The woman turns out to be a Top gun instructor who does not date students but he goes ahead to pursue her. There is a scene where Maverick rides his bike to her house. He is wearing a leather bomber jacket. The jacket has navy patches sewn onto it. Since this is an iconic scene, you should consider the Top gun bomber jackets the next time you want to buy a Top gun outfit.

Top gun aviator

You cannot go to any themed party wearing Top gun outfits without a pair of aviator sunglasses. You cannot do that and just like they were after releasing the original movie, this is an influential piece of face wear that soared after releasing

Book Week is one of the most-anticipated events on the Australian school calendar. Each year, children across the country dress as their favourite book characters, sparking conversations about stories, authors and imagination. Whether you're shopping for a ready-made book week costume or putting together a look from scratch, this guide covers everything you need to get your child (or yourself) ready for Book Week 2026.

Australia's Book Week runs from 25–29 August 2026, with the theme announced by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA). Parade day is typically Friday, though schools often hold their own events across the week.

What counts as a Book Week costume?

Any character from a published book qualifies — picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and classic literature all count. The key rule most schools follow is that the character must come from a book (not a film or TV show). Popular picks include characters from Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Harry Potter,