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Fancy dress

VintageBelle
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Hi

I can't really find where to put this thread, but I have a fancy dress party to attend in May. It's got to be movie related so either a film star or a character from a film.

I'm really stuck though. I don't want to spend much as money is an issue.

I have a lot of 1940's and 60's dresses so wondered if I can incorporate these into a costume, but make it a bit more obvious who I'm meant to be (if I can think of anyone).

Has anyone got any good ideas?

Thanks

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  • 7roland8
    7roland8 Posts: 3,601 Forumite
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    1940s could be Brief Encounter
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  • 7roland8
    7roland8 Posts: 3,601 Forumite
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    1960s Psycho - lots of blood! Or Sound of Music
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  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754 Forumite
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    Have a look on here for ideas. You don't have to buy one but you maybe able to adjust the clothes you've got.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/movie-star-fancy-dress
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  • VintageBelle
    VintageBelle Posts: 322 Forumite
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    Thank you for your suggestions :)
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,016 Forumite
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    1961 West Side Story
    1963 Summer Holiday
    1961 the Young Ones
    Mary Poppins?

    or search here:
    http://www.flickchart.com/Charts.aspx?genre=Musical&decade=1960
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  • Salome_2
    Salome_2 Posts: 67 Forumite
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    Wear one of your 1940's dresses, get your hair set appropriately, wear a Cameilia pinned to your dress and go as Bette Davis in Now, Voyager?
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  • VintageBelle
    VintageBelle Posts: 322 Forumite
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    I've got a few things to consider now. Thank you x
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