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Party
Most people wrongly assume that a party is just that, a party, wrong. The popularity of themed parties has increased significantly over the past few years and the timeless fancy dress party has been at the forefront of this resurgence. Here at Turn off your Telly we pride ourselves on providing a number of party solutions that will ensure your party goes with a bang. From adult drinking games to pirate costumes we really do have a plethora of options available, one of which is sure to appeal to even the most discerning party goer. If you are not quite sure which apparel would best fit your party theme please do not hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated sales team are as enthusiastic about parties as any attendees and will be happy to make some recommendations providing you provide them with a basic outline of your requirements. You can call us during office hours, send us an e-mail at any time or even visit our showroom in South Wales if you are in the area, with this many options you do not have an excuse not to be the belle of the ball!
Online Fancy Dress
The origins of the fancy dress or costume party are unclear but are generally thought to have evolved as a result of people disguising themselves in order to have a good time in the midst of polite society without drawing undue attention to their respectable professional or social standings. Not only does fancy dress make people look different it also makes them feel different and by dressing in an outlandish way enables people to break free of the daily constraints that bind modern society. For example, if a group of people dressed in pirate costumes for an event you can guarantee that their own personas would change, temporarily at least. Normally staid people would be transformed into pirates who uttered phrases such as ‘Shiver me timbers’ and talked to parrots, this is something that certainly wouldn’t happen in their usual day to day lives. Not only is this great fun but is also a great stress reliever and can help people put their more pressing commitments to one side if only for one evening. Free yourself from the nine to five grind, be someone else, call Turn off your Telly today.
A Different Persona
The origins of the modern day fancy dress party can perhaps be found in the Masked Balls of the 18th Century period; these balls provided the attendees with an aura of mystery and mystique and anyone who has ever watched a period drama with these reinacted gatherings will surely concur how hard it is to pick the characters out. This phenomenon further increased in popularity during Victorian times and really reached its heyday in the Edwardian period of the early 20th Century. The Chelsea Arts Ball is said by some sources to be the most famous themed event of this time but as the event was only open to wealthy attendees it was some time before the concept was recognised by the general population. The popularity of these themed events increased during the 1940’s and 1950’s and up until the late 1970’s people were still making their own pirate costumes as opposed to hiring them or buying from a fancy dress specialist such as Turn off your Telly. Thankfully times have changed and it is now possible to choose from a range of themed outfits at very affordable prices.
Across the World
The fancy dress party is by no means just a western orientated event, there are many similar events that happen throughout Asia and although similar to the parties we know, serve a multiude of different purposes. Probably the most similar comparison in Asia is the Cosplay; this Japanese cultural extravaganza is a type of performance in which participants wear elaborate costumes and accessories in order to become a certain character. Instead of favouring pirate costumes and the like, Japanese participants usually base their characters on ‘figures’ found in computer games or comic books that are fast becoming integral in modern day East Asian culture. Although this event has its origins in ancient Japanese culture it has been transformed by the modern generation into an excuse to party with a difference. The most famous Cosplay event in Japan is probably the Comiket. This event attracts hundreds of thousands of participants who gather regardless of the weather, where temperatures can drop as low as -20c or go as high as 38c. Although we cannot promise to recreate a gathering of this magnitude we can certainly help your party exceed all expectations.
Pirate Costumes
Why are these particular costumes amongst the most popular choices when it comes to online fancy dress? This is the question that baffles absolutely everyone within our particular sector, why do people favour this look above all others? There are a number of possibilities, it could be attributed to the UK being a historically seafaring nation or a profession although despised at the time, is seen as a romantic leveller to all those rich merchants’ ships laden with gold, no one will ever know for sure. The most likely explanation for their popularity probably stems from popular novels and films such as Treasure Island. For many people of the older generation this was probably their only connection with the exotic and the images they saw or the things they read became permanently ingrained and thus became the ultimate choice for the fancy dress party. It must be noted that the majority of people who opt for the pirate look always go for the version that occurred in the warmer climes of the world instead of the real life pirates that used to prowl the Cornish coasts and have become part of folklore in certain fishing villages.
A Solution for any Occasion
Whatever the event, whatever the occasion, Turn off your Telly should be your only port of call for pirate costumes and any other fancy dress requirements you may have. We not only stock a wide range of costumes for the fancy dress arena but also a number of other products which may compliment or even enhance your party. Please go through our website carefully when selecting you product, although we specialise in pirate attire we also have a whole range of other options for your perusal. Costumes from the 1960’s and 1970’s are another area in which we hold a huge amount of stock and are perfect for those of you who want to relive the flower power or glam rock era, if only for a night. The biggest problem you are likely to face when checking out our collections is which one to choose! If you are in any doubt as to which product would best suit your needs please do not hesitate to contact us, we also welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have as to how we can further improve the service we offer. Call today and live your fantasy!
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