Mamma Mia Inspires 70s Fancy Dress

It took the world by storm. Mamma Mia exploded onto our cinema screens in July 2008 and was an unexpected hit. Nobody expected the Abba mania to reach the heights. Women, men and children loved the film for what it was, a light hearted feel-good musical. Lay all that happiness on me!! Previously not a huge fan of Abbas songs, even I couldnt help tapping away to the music and enjoying Pierce Brosnans nervous portrayal of Sam Carmichael, Donnas (Meryl Streep) ex- lover. An idyllic setting, playful plot and great music. It was a recipe of success.

The film regenerated the 70s craze for Lycra, sparkles and platform shoes. A succession of 70s fancy dress parties and evenings were hosted in local pubs and clubs. 70s fancy dress outfits ranged from plain cotton dungarees to vivid blue and silver Lycra hugging pant suits.

If you need inspiration for 70s fancy dress outfits check out any of the websites dedicated to Abba and Mamma Mia. They make excellent resources for all Abba information. You can sift through images of original Abba clothing and the Mamma Mia costumes. Theyll give you all the background youll need to choose your 70s fancy dress outfit.

Get into the mood. Play the original Mamma Mia theme music, picture yourself on the golden beaches of Greece and visualise that outrageously blue sparkling sea. Can you taste the ocean and hear the music?

Based on the hit music of the internationally famous Swedish pop group Abba the film listed an all-star cast-

Donna Sheridan Meryl Streep
Sam Carmichael Pierce Brosnan
Harry Bright Colin Firth
Bill Anderson Stellan Skarsgard
Rosie Julie Walters
Sophie Sheridan Amanda Seyfried

How To Dress Up Well For A Fancy Dress Party

There are many events that encourage people to participate in Fancy Dress competition. Schools organize different types of programs and events. Fancy dress competition is getting more popular. Children love to participate in such kind of events. They look cute and sweet in fancy dresses.

Parents need to keep in mind one important thing while preparing their kids for fancy dress competition. Children need to rehearse properly so that they can walk without any hesitation wearing fancy dresses. Not everyone can win the competition. It is better not to goad the child into winning. Parents and teachers need to make it sure that the children are uttering the dialogues in the right way. Body language is also important. They need to be confident while walking the stage wearing colorful dresses. Comfort factor should be considered while preparing your kid for fancy dress competition. You need to make it sure that your child is feeling comfortable in the dress you have selected for him/her. While choosing the clothing, layers and props, you need to keep this thing in mind.

Young girl in fairy princess fancy dress costume
Download Young girl in fairy princess fancy dress costume from (c) Dreamstime.com

Older kids are quite enthusiastic about fancy dress competitions. They show eagerness in participating in such kind of contests. But toddlers feel little uncomfortable in fancy dresses. You can make them feel comfortable in many ways. You can show them some pictures of the participants wearing fancy costumes. Theme based fancy costumes are also gaining much popularity. There are several fancy dress themes (including sports, animals, tradition and ecology) to choose from.

You need to do some research on the subject. It will help you to prepare your kid with appropriate dialogues. Animal themes are quite interesting and exciting. You can select the “Dalamation” dog theme for this kind of event. You only need to organize a white full pant and a white T shirt. A string can be used as a short tail. You can also opt for the caps that are designed with hanging cotton ears. Black fabric color can be used to paint the uneven spots all over the costumes.

You could also give Harry Potter look to your child. You need to arrange spectacles, cloak stitched, a wooden wand painted in black. Dialogues and verses can be plenty with expressions and chants. Dress your kids as a ‘Baker’ with the cookies in a tray and chef hat. You can also make a cardboard tree and give the message on ‘save the environment’ and ‘nit to cut trees’. Another great idea is to do face painting, flare skirt, beads-necklaces and dress the kid as a ‘Red Indian’.

Most of the children love participating in fancy dress competitions. They feel excited and enthralled watching others dress in colorful costumes and perform on the stage. You need to encourage them. Lots of clapping and cheering is the best way to increase their confidence level. There are many fancy dress costume ideas. You can select one that is suitable for your child. You can also scroll through the net to get more fancy dress ideas.

However first and foremost you need to find a reliable store that has a huge collection of fancy accessories and dresses for all ages. They are designed with great styles and colors. You can make the party special by wearing these costumes. From Halloween Costumes, Christmas costumes to other seasonal costumes, you can get everything in such stores.

Costume Finder is one of the UKs leading Fancy Dress suppliers and can provide the perfect Costumes, Halloween Costumes, Fancy dress parties and Fancy dress costumes include Santa Outfits, Party Wigs, Face Masks, Stag Costumes.