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Fancy Dress parties in Britain

The origins of fancy dress parties in the UK can in some respects be traced to masked balls of the 18th Century period[citation needed], although Fancy Dress parties of the modern kind are a largely Victorian conception[citation needed] expanded upon by the Edwardians Notable amongst early events in the 20th Century was the Chelsea Arts ball. Such events were often elaborate affairs and for the most part confined to those with considerable means.[citation needed]

Amongst the general population, costume parties also occurred with increasing frequency from the late 1940's onward, although for the most part the costumes were simple affairs until the mid 70's. Prior to 'cheap' costume imports from the Far East (late 1990's)[citation needed] most costumes were either hired, or home constructed. Retail purchased costumes is in respect of the UK, a largely modern phonemena (late 1990's onward) although 'accessory' items had been available for some time.[citation needed]

Coupled with the modern trend in costume parties, 'retro' fashion as a costume theme ( such as a 70's or even 80's night) are also popular in the UK, the costumes to some extent parodying or pasticheing the fashions of earlier decades[citation needed].
A man dressed as the X-Men anti hero Wolverine on Boxing Day 2006 in Wigan. Boxing Day in Wigan is a popular venue for revellers in fancy dress
A man dressed as the X-Men anti hero Wolverine on Boxing Day 2006 in Wigan. Boxing Day in Wigan is a popular venue for revellers in fancy dress

Fancy dress parties are popular year round in the UK. Bridget Jones features the popular and classic theme "Tarts and Vicars". Fancy dress parties are also a favorite of the British Royal Family. Prince William celebrated his 21st birthday with an "Out of Africa" theme, Princess Beatrice chose an 1888 themed party for her 18th birthday, and Freddie and Gabriella Windsor celebrated a joint birthday party with a pre-French Revolution courtly theme.[1] Prince Harry infamously wore an Afrika Corps uniform with a Nazi armband to a "Colonials and Natives" themed party in January 2005. There was a large international outcry after the Sunday tabloid News of the World published a photo of him in the costume.[2]

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