Heading to an Alphabet Fancy Dress party this year? Have you been asked to dress as a character that begins with the same letter as your name? Or are you a group of friends planning costume parties for every letter of the alphabet? Being given a specific letter for your fancy dress costume can be lots of fun, allowing you to get creative and think of themes and ideas that are a little outside the box. If you’re heading to an alphabet fancy dress party and need costume ideas beginning with a, you’re in the right place – here are some options to get you started.
The best fancy dress costumes that start with the letter A
Famous People and Characters beginning with A
- Austin Powers – Mike Myers international man of mystery groovy baby – flamboyant and over-the-top personality, distinctive 1960s outfit including purple velvet suit, frilly white shirt, large collar and of course unbuttoned to show off some chest hair – think bold patterns, psychedelic prints, glasses and of course some oversized teeth.
- Alice in Wonderland – from the classic Lewis Carroll book, Victorian style blue and white dress, oversized bow – team up with some homemade accessories such as a Drink Me bottle and Eat Me Cake and you’ve got yourself the perfect outfit for fancy dress ideas beginning with A
- Aladdin – the diamond in the rough Alladin wears Arabic clothing including trousers and a waistcoat – a great outfit for showing off your toned physique if you’re lucky enough to have one!
- Ariel – Various adaptations of this Disney character so you can either buy an off-the-shelf costume or opt to create one yourself. Think long flowing hair, sea shell style bralette and a mermaid style skirt or tail. Lots of options to get creative with this one!
- Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) – Are you inclined to take long naps? Fancy being awoken by a gorgeous prince who can rise you from your slumber? Princess Aurora is another Disney Princess who makes a great fancy dress idea beginning with A
- Anna (From Frozen) – Do you want to build a snowman? Even more effective if you’re heading to a fancy dress party with a sibling, Anna from Frozen is a fairly iconic and recognisable character and a popular choice for A fancy dress outfits.
- Ali G – You don’t need to have a Julie for this one, this outfit is WICKED for a fancy dress costume beginning with A. If you don’t already happen to own a yellow tracksuit (unlikely) this off-the-shelf design is an excellent pick.
- Aquaman – Ideal for men with long hair and toned abs, or those who are willing to cheat with this off-the-shelf fancy dress costume, Aquaman is sure to get some attention at your party!
- Ada Thorne (Peaky Blinders) – Ready to refine your Birmingham accent and take a step back to the 1920’s? Ada Throne (Shelby) is an iconic, striking and one of the less common fancy dress ideas beginning with A
- Alice Cooper – Fancy yourself as a bit of a rockstar. Don’t forget the white face paint here to finish your look. It also helps if you’ve had very little sleep the night before!
- Amy Winehouse – ALthough Amy is no longer with us, she remains one of the most recognizable solo artists due to her unique beehive hairstyle, with the rest of her look fairly simple to emulate using a fitted dress or white top and lots of tattoos. Why not attempt to belt out some of her classics like Rehab in the karaoke whilst you are there?
- Abba – Dancing queens rejoice, there are LOADS of options with this one, with Abba having a whole host of iconic 70s outfits to explore.
- Amelia Earhart – the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, this iconic aviator outfit features the bomber jacket and goggles and makes a great option for those wanting to celebrate women’s achievements in history.
- Audrey Hepburn – with timeless style and confidence, Breakfast at Tiffany’s star Audrey Hepburn is one of the most obvious ideas for fancy dress outfits beginning with A and has become a popular choice for hen dos due to the cute combination of a LBD and pearls. This outfit is also really easy to make yourself – simply combining a glamourous black dress with gloves and a pearl necklace / choker. Why not check out charity shops to pick some up cheap as chips.
- Albert Einstein – Fancy celebrating gravity, or reminding everyone that e=mc squared? This is another outfit that could easily be created at home, but you may want to buy off-the-shelf in order to master the moustache and wild hair!
- Adam Ant – Stand and deliver in this iconic outfit of Adam Ant – front man of popular 1980s’ band Adam and the Ants. Dance moves optional and one of our favourite fancy dress ideas beginning with A
Jobs starting with A
- Astronaut – If you’re looking for a fancy dress costume beginning with a that is really out of this world, then look no further. This inflatable astronaut outfit certainly won’t blend into the background. Giant leaps around the room are optional for maximum effect.
- Athlete – For an athlete, you could interpret your outfit in a number of ways, from number badges and gym kit to sweat bands and trainers but we absolutely love this hilarious twist on the 118 man – which provides the illusion of being carried along as you walk. Sure to raise some laughs with this one.
- Army – Suitable for both genders, there are a wide variety of army and camouflage outfits available as a suitable fancy dress outfit beginning with a. You could even create one yourself wearing khaki green and face paints.
- Aerobics Instructor – Embace your inner Richard Simmons or Mr Motivator and bring on the lycra for a fancy dress costume beginning with A that is sure to get everyone up on their feet.
Miscellaneous starting with A
- Ace of Spades – There’s always one person who comes to a fancy dress party under duress. The one who really doesn’t like being restricted by a costume and prefers to feel comfortable in their own clothes. This Ace of Spades costume is ideal – a basic tabard that converts any clothes into a fancy dress costume beginning with A in seconds. Top of the pack!
- Alien – Again you’ll be fairly spoiled for choice with alien fancy dress outfits, which come in a wide range of shapes and sizes to explore. We love the inflatable alien outfit which has somewhat iconic status after going viral on TikTok and Instagram. Be sure to pad the ‘legs’ out well for maximum effect – carrier bags work well.
- Avocado – everyone’s favourite breakfast and something that your friends won’t be expecting to walk through the door – we love this oversized avocado design.
- Axolotl – Last but by no means least, we hadn’t even heard of these adorable animals until last year when they suddenly became our kid’s favourite characters and were EVERYWHERE. Another inflatable one but it’s not one for the meek and mild as it’s pretty massive! Not ideal for eating in either!
We hope this post has given you loads of ideas for fancy dress outfits beginning with A. The first in our series *Yes we will be working our way through the entire alphabet!) we will be sharing lots more fancy dress outfit inspiration over the next few months!
