50s costume

If you want to rock up to your next themed event and have everyone all shook up before you’ve even grabbed a drink, then the Elvis 50s costume is your golden ticket to becoming the King. Forget subtlety; we’re talking about a look so iconic that one glimpse of those sideburns and that jumpsuit has people reaching for their cameras faster than you can say “Thank you very much.”

There’s something dead-set magical about stepping into the blue suede shoes of Elvis Presley. One minute you’re just regular old you, worried about whether the barbie’s got enough snags. The next, you’re draped in white polyester, collar popped to the heavens, hips primed for swivelling action. It’s not just a costume; it’s a full-blown personality transplant that turns even the shyest bloke into a swaggering rock-and-roll legend ready to belt out “Jailhouse Rock” to anyone who’ll listen.

The beauty of the Elvis getup is its sheer recognisability. You don’t need a nametag or an awkward explanation about who you’re

G'day, mates! If there's one thing we Aussies know how to do, it's how to have a good time, especially when it involves dressing up our little ankle-biters.

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

Fancy dress costumes are great and choosing a 50s costume and having a 50s decade party is really fun. The 50s are a bit of an unknown decade, unlike the sixties and seventies that were known for their hippie clothing and big hair, and the eighties and nineties that were about mini skirts and high heels.