Fancy dress is a great way to get into the party spirit during a hen do and give the group a sense of unity, but why not forgo the usual playboy bunnies, or saints and sinners, and go for a theme that’s a little different.

“Hen parties are getting more and more creative when it comes to their fancy dress theme, and the main objective is that the bride stands out,” says Emma Angel, Director of Fancy Dress at Angels (angelsfancydress.com). “Aside from the traditional ‘L’ plates, there are many innovative themes that will ensure the bride is the centre of attention.”

Batgirl and her Robins

batgirl fancy-dress-robin Every Batman needs a Robin, but there is one thing better than a single sidekick - several! A fun way to make the bride the leading lady is to dress her as Batman, and have the rest of the party dress up as Robin.

Bride: Batgirl Corset £29.99 (http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/Batgirl-Corset/0~4368861)

Hens: Robin Corset £27.99 (http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/Robin-Corset/0~4368862)

Sandy and the Pink Ladies

grease-sandy fancy-dress-grease What better way to show your support to the bride-to-be by being the Pink Ladies to her post-transformation Sandy?! Not only will she get to unleash her inner rebel for the evening, you can do your best “Greased Lightning” all night long.

Bride: Sandy Last Scene £29.99 (http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/Sandy-Last-Scene/0~46732)

Hens: Grease Pink Ladies Jacket £13.49 (http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/Grease-Pink-Ladies-Jacket/0~43251)

Cheerleaders fancy-dress-cheerleader

Since you’re all there to cheer on the bride-to-be, a simple and fun option is to all dress as cheerleaders. Simply give the bride her own, personalised sash, and some bright coloured pom poms!

All: Classic Cheerleader £24.99 (http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/Classic-Cheerleader/0~4515018)

80s

fancy-dress-80s 80s Nothing screams ‘fun’ like eighties fashion, and this is the perfect style for partying. Let the bride-to-be channel the Queen of pop Madonna, and dress her in a white lingerie style dress with lace fingerless gloves in the style of “Like a Virgin”. The rest of the party can don their best neon attire and blue eyeshadow!

Bride: Rock Star £26.99 (http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/Rock-Star/0~1068597)

Hens: 80’s Instant Kit £14.99 (http://www.fancydress.com/costumes/80s-Instant-Kit/0~4346505)

Flappers

flapper-girl-2 If you fancy going for something a little more glam, get into the swing of things by taking it back to the 20s. They really knew how to throw a party in the Gatsby era, so put on a flapper dress, your best dancing shoes, a sequined headdress, and order a bottle of fizz to start the night in style.