Nowhere is the ever changing face of fashion more apparent than in the realm of ladies clothing. Hemlines are forever on the move, necklines are constantly changing and finally, and thankfully those who design ladies clothing are finally realising that real women do not have a uniform body shape and one size will never fit all.

On certain occasions you would rather not be dressed too smartly as the weather may be too hot and you would rather not want to feel too restricted.

It’s the header on an invitation that can instil instant excitement, yet being invited to a fancy dress party means there is more than just the standard obligation of bringing a bottle of Spanish plonk and a box of Milk Tray. Thinking of ideas for fancy dress can be a gruelling enough process, but there are other things to consider ahead of attending a party where a snazzy costume is the order of the evening (anyone who has ever had to catch a bus dressed up as a Jedi Knight will testify to this).

A fancy dress party is always a whole lot of fun. It doesn’t have to be just for Halloween or Christmas. Any occasion can be an excuse to dress up in ridiculous costumes and have a good time. It’s a great ice breaker. There’s no room to be shy and retiring at this kind of get together, not with so much fun and silliness going on.

There’s nothing better than planning that much-anticipated party. It’s a chance to let your hair down and really have some fun, but if you want to make it an event to remember then why not opt for fancy dress? Giving people the chance to dress up can be fantastic fun, ensuring that your party goes off with a bang for memories (or perhaps just photos) that will last a lifetime, and if you decide upon a specific theme you can look forward to welcoming perfectly coordinated guests who are ready to enjoy themselves.

One great thing about summer is the opportunity to break out of your winter wardrobe, which so often tends to be filled with dark colours, and bring some colour back into your life. Even when the weather is still completely rubbish, adding that splash of brightness to your collection of glamorous clothing will still give you that summer feeling.