Attending a fancy dress party is a fantastic chance to let your hair down and reveal the child in you! Many would, of course, prefer to run to a store in the hope of getting some exclusive costumes, if the host has not specifically mentioned the theme of the soirée. Nonetheless, there is no stopping you from dressing the way you have always wanted to. Do not hesitate to try the bizarre and crazy route; fancy dress parties are about unleashing a different side to your personality. So go ahead and have fun! Who wouldn't want to be an animal (not literally of course!) for a day and not be questioned for their wild behavior? Dressing up as an animal can be a great idea; while the kids can have a blast portraying their favorite animals, adults can also make the most of this theme by donning a costume that speaks for them. You can choose an animal you really identify with, and have a comic time at the party, pretending to be one! Aspired to be a doctor but ended up becoming a real estate consultant? Well that is what fancy dress parties are all about! These parties are the perfect way to let your children reveal their ambitions through their costume choices. Be it a construction worker or a policeman, the theme of choosing your favorite pretend-occupation is definitely something that adults can try out! Dressing up as a pirate is by far one of the best theme costumes for a party! As a pirate, you not only get to be the evil you, but also look drop-dead gorgeous at the same time; all thanks to Disney who gave us an interesting perception of who pirates are. Little kids getting ready to be wicked pirates is also adorable, as long as they don't demand for a real bottle of rum. Period-based costumes are a rage among the young and adults alike. If the middle-ages fascinate you, the costume of a knight is an all-time favorite. Roman-empire fanatics have a great option of being the combatant gladiator. Girls can dress up as Greek goddesses and be the center of attention. History can take a day off from being boring, let the party begin! Who says Disney costume creations are only for kids? Everybody has his or her own favorite storybook character. So if you want to live the life of Cinderella or Prince Charming for a day, this is your theme. You pick a character and your fantasy will let you explore more. To tap into your dark side, a witch or a zombie costume makes it to the list of costume ideas for a fun night. These were some of the countless outfits that you could opt for, for the party. You have the option of modifying the outfits according to the latest trends in costumes. Now that you have a head start, shed your inhibitions, choose the outfits that bring out the best in you, and have a ton of fun being something/someone else for a day.