What to Wear: Big Top Ball

What to wear if you’re a Big Top baller…


This Saturday we are looking forward to Big Top Ball. It’s set to be a unique night full of circus attractions and tasty treats – expect to be giddy with childish excitement. The circus-themed revelry shouldn’t stop there – you need a suitably spectacular costume. This isn’t about dressing in vogue; the more showy and outlandish you look, the better.

At this point you may shake your head in despair at the prospect of purchasing a new and obscure outfit but we are here to save you from getting frazzled by offering you some fashion advice working with your existing wardrobe.

The first costume idea is acrobat/show girl-inspired. I’m looking to you Dance Soc. girls to whip out those leotards that are stuffed in the back of your wardrobe. Accompany it with a flouncy tutu-like skirt, a feather boa and heaps of sparkly accessories. Think of the EXTREMELY tasteful diamante shizzle you see on Strictly Come Dancing or Dancing on Ice – even TOWIE.

 

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Boys, lycra doesn’t have to be gender-specific. If the men who performed in Just So Soc’s Cabaret didn’t already demonstrate this, take a peek at Olympic gymnast and Strictly contestant, Louis Smith- sure proof that lycra can be oh so mmm… manly.

Pose as a Mime artist by taking your standard monochrome outfits, LBDs and black tie, giving them a circus twist. Add a bowler hat, suspenders and white gloves. This is a solid bet for those of you who have cringe-worthy dance moves, at least now you can pretend you have an excuse.

Girls, if you hate enduring the excruciating pain of high-heels and worrying if “the girls” are going to slip out and make a surprise appearance on the dance-floor, adopt an androgynous look and don this dapper suit.

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Our new fashion icon Charlie Chaplin.

Finally, hark back to the Victorian era, when the circus openly exploited exotic animals. Some of you, under the looming pressure of exams, may indeed feel like you are an animal in chains, desperate for opportunities to unleash your inner wild side. So cutesy kitten whiskers ain’t gonna cut it; we are talking animals that ROAR. Find some FAUX fur and wrap it round your shoulders or create a tail, paint your skin and backcomb your hair. You’re untameable! However, if you are really in a last minute panic, wear the generic sexy tiger/leopard print outfit but if you are having a fat day, wear a lion onesie.

If you are now overwhelmed with outfit ideas, just keep calm and remember that even Britney Spears made it to the circus.

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The Stand will see you there Saturday!