Before you can say ‘lederhosen’ or ‘dirndl’ you may want to know a bit about how the locals celebrate Oktoberfest in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. The end of September and early October is Oktoberfest, the traditional Bavarian festival celebrating beer culture.
Let’s face it, in Australia, Oktoberfest is not really a family party, unless you are of German descent and you are celebrating this tradition. As Oktoberfest is a festival of beer culture, it is mainly celebrated by young adults as a great way to celebrate the end of the cold weather and to welcome in Spring.
Cheerleading uniforms are still popular costume ideas even though in Australia, we do not really have cheerleaders. This is because we enjoy American popular culture and many girls enjoy dressing up in cheerleading uniforms.
One of the most popular themes for dress-up events is to dress up as a 1920s gangster or their female partners, often known as Molls. These types of 1920s costumes are commonly referred to as Gatsby costumes, after the novel by F Scott Fitzgerald and the movie of the same name.
Oktoberfest a German beer festival which is simply a great time to have fun with friends and drink beer. Many companies, especially if they are German, will host Oktoberfest parties.
Hosting a fancy dress party is one of the best ways to turn an ordinary get-together into a night people talk about for years. Costumes break the ice, give guests something to laugh about and make every photo more memorable. The secret to a great costume party is not a huge budget; it is a clear theme, enough notice for guests, and a few thoughtful touches on the night. Whether you are planning a milestone birthday, an end-of-year celebration, a work Christmas party or a New Year's Eve gathering, this step-by-step guide covers choosing a theme, sending invitations, helping guests with their costumes, decorating, food, games and the little details that make hosting easier.
The theme sets the tone for everything else, so start here. You have two main options: an open "come as anything" fancy dress party, or a specific theme. Open fancy dress gives guests maximum freedom, but a set theme usually produces better photos and makes it easier for people
Getting costumes for kids makes a boring day into heaps of fun. There is nothing more fun than having dress-up days with your kids. Whether it is for Book Week at school or a friend’s party, most children adore dressing up as their favourite characters even if they are not going out.
When you think about 1920s costumes, many people know about gangsters and their molls (women). This dangerous times are responsible for the distinctively different and somewhat glamorous fashions of that time. The change in 1920s fashion signifies a change with the past due in part to the social upheaval of the First World War which ended in 1918.
Fashion clothing will certainly be incomplete without the accessories that make up the garment. While most of the accessories feature functional uses as designers get more creative, they have found themselves in the garment design industry.
