
Fancy Dress in a fix! Quick and easy fancy dress ideas for adults.
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Tourist: Wear a loud Hawaiian shirt, shorts, sunglasses, a straw hat, and a camera around your neck. Add a map and a fanny pack for extra detail.
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Mime Artist: Dress in black and white stripes, add white face paint, black gloves, and a beret. Don't forget the exaggerated facial expressions.
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80s Workout Enthusiast: Neon leggings, leg warmers, a headband, and a brightly coloured leotard or tank top. Complete the look with big hair and some wristbands.
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Greek God/Goddess: A white sheet or fabric draped as a toga, some gold accessories, and sandals. Add a laurel wreath for extra authenticity.
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Detective: Wear a trench coat, a fedora, and carry a magnifying glass. Add a fake moustache and a notepad for sleuthing.
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Rock Star: Tight jeans, a band t-shirt, a leather jacket, and lots of accessories. Use temporary hair dye or a wig, and don't forget the sunglasses and air guitar.
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Superhero: Use leggings and a matching long-sleeve shirt, and create a cape from fabric. Add a mask and make a simple logo out of felt or cardboard.
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Zombie: Old clothes with rips and tears, pale face makeup with dark circles around the eyes, and some fake blood. Messy hair and a slow, shuffling walk complete the look.
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Book Character: Dress as a character from a favourite book. Examples include a wizard from "Harry Potter" with a robe and wand, or Sherlock Holmes with a deerstalker hat and pipe.
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Garden Gnome: Red cone hat, blue shirt, and brown or khaki pants. Add a fake white beard and a belt. Carry a small gardening tool or a flower pot for extra effect.
These ideas are simple to put together with items you might already have at home or can easily find at a second hand shop. If you want to spice things up and make your outfit