Costumes are one of the most fun ways to celebrate, whether you are having a birthday party, anniversary party, or Halloween party. Picking a theme makes it easier to plan the party. Also, it is easier and more fun for your guests to get the most suitable costumes and accessories for your party. So if you are planning a gathering anytime soon, here are some fun costume party ideas to make the event memorable.
Masquerade ball
If you are planning an evening hangout, masquerade parties are a great idea. You can easily decorate the venue to look like a masquerade ballroom with masks, glitzy decor, and bright and shiny colors. Further, it is easy to find costume jewelry and accessories for masquerade balls, making coming up with costumes hassle-free for your guests.
Alice in Wonderland
For small and cozy parties, an Alice in Wonderland tea party is perfect for adults as well as kids. You can easily set up the space to look like Mad Hatter’s tea party. Further, if you want to go big, you can pick a scene from the book or the movie and decorate accordingly. This theme is family-friendly, as your guests can easily find costumes for adults as well as kids.
Roaring Twenties
Whether you are planning a college party or a party at home, a Roaring Twenties theme will be a smashing success. You can plan your party decor, food, and beverages by taking cues from the Great Gatsby. As the types of costumes you need for the theme are very specific, you can provide your guests with a list of local costume designers who can help make Roaring 20s-theme costumes.
Murder mystery
You can give a twist to a regular party by making it a thrilling mystery dinner party. You can set up the activities, food, and decor based on a storyline similar to that of Sherlock Holmes or any of Agatha Christie’s stories. Ask your guests to dress the part in costumes and accessories and organize a decadent meal as you play a game of solving a murder mystery.
Meme party
One of the most fun themes for costume parties and events is planning a meme party. Further, it is quite easy to organize as you don’t have to be very specific about the decor and food. Also, your guests will have the ultimate freedom to choose the types of costumes they want to wear. Meme parties are perfect for everyone, as people can easily get costumes for kids and pets.
Disco
Disco-themed parties are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and graduation. If you and your guests like to groove to some great music, disco dance parties are what you need. While you don’t have to worry about the food, you can amp up the decor with shiny disco balls and bright lights. Your guests can easily channel the disco era with costumes like bell bottoms, jumpsuits, and more.
Pirate theme
If you are hosting a party for kids, pirate-theme parties have the potential to be immensely successful and enjoyable. Not just kids but adults can have tons of fun at a pirate theme party. Getting costumes and accessories are as easy as grabbing an eye patch and a pirate hat. You can let your creativity flow by adding a treasure or scavenger hunt to take the fun up a notch.
Movies
In case you and your guests are movie buffs, a movie theme party is what you need. You can decorate the venue to look like the set of any popular movie Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, High School Musical, and so on. Your guests can dress up in the costumes and accessories of their favorite characters from the movie.
Zombie apocalypse party
You can put an eerie spin to your costume party with a theme like a zombie apocalypse. This is perfect if you are hosting a Halloween party. This theme also works well as a birthday party for someone who enjoys zombie movies. Dressing up for a zombie theme party is quite easy, with costumes and accessories that can be easily made at home. All you need is tons of makeup.
