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Ffs it's compulsory fancy dress

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SunshinePleaseReturn · 23/02/2025 17:55

Going to an event I can't get out of which is compulsory superhero fancy dress. I'm a size 18 with huge norks FFS!

Please help me mumsnet 🙏

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FancyBiscuitsLevel · 23/02/2025 19:52

@Screamingabdabz is right- the best way to not stand out or look silly is to go all in. Just order a costume and wear it. Supergirl and Wonder Woman both have replica costume options with a skater skirt dress.

or if you want to avoid adding to landfill, head to your nearest costume hire shop and hire something.

WhenYouSayNothingAtAll · 23/02/2025 19:53

Or Angel dust from Deadpool.

Black cargos/jeans, long sleeve black top, brown corset on top optional. Just add the makeup and hair.

Ir negasonic teenage warhead

community.cbr.com/threads/if-it-wasnt-negasonic-teenage-warhead-who-would-you-want-to-have-the-role.99276/

Pic at the top of article for reference. I can't seem to attach pics.

GoldenLegend · 23/02/2025 19:55

James Bond. Short wig, a suit and a crooked eyebrow.

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AnnaL94 · 23/02/2025 19:56

Mr Blobby suit? Just jump on the buffet table and scream Blobby. (Hopefully you’ll be ejected and escorted off the premises so you can go home).

Whoyoutakingto · 23/02/2025 19:57

Thelma or Daphnie from Scooby Do

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 23/02/2025 19:59

ChompandaGrazia · 23/02/2025 17:57

I would have a dose of the shits.

Ah, you can go as Squit-Woman.
"See how she squirts across the sky. A brown streak like a shooting star..."

NameChangedOfc · 23/02/2025 20:00

What @AppleKatie says 👌

letsfaceitwhoisnt · 23/02/2025 20:01

I would wear an outfit you love and then just buy a coordinating super hero mask (and cape if you are feeling flush).

E.g if wearing nice black pants and top just add this:

amzn.eu/d/cp7p4Q5

You've made the effort and will still feel nice.

Drfosters · 23/02/2025 20:01

Acc0untant · 23/02/2025 18:44

Superman t-shirt underneath an open white shirt, black trousers, black blazer and a pair of specs. If you haven't already got the shirt, trousers or blazer it'll be cheap enough to pick up at a charity shop and can be reused at some point in most people's careers.

I love this!

DelaneysOnTheWineAgain · 23/02/2025 20:05

I’d go as a mum

We are all Superhero’s

HeebieJeebeez · 23/02/2025 20:05

Normal clothes. And a cape.
No way would I be made to do something I didn't want to

HarrietJonesFlydaleNorth · 23/02/2025 20:05

Ah I was going to suggest Negasonic Teenage Warhead!

Seriously though, have a look at the X-men - there's a bazillion of them in all styles!

I'd go as Jubilee living my best 80's life. 😁

Or possibly Death of The Endless. Because goth.

A friend of mine made an Unbeatable Squirrel Girl costume for her DD on world book day. Now that's dedication!

longestlurkerever · 23/02/2025 20:10

DevilledEgg · 23/02/2025 18:37

Not intentionally. Trying to be constructive.

She hulk is a Netflix series. It's actually not a bad idea. She wears stylish office clothes but has green skin

EdithBond · 23/02/2025 20:10

The Thing, Hulk, King Pin or Thor.

Or go how you want. And if they ask where your outfit is, give them a hair flick and a wink and say “Not all superheroes wear capes”.

Differentstarts · 23/02/2025 20:10

What about this 🤣

Ffs it's compulsory fancy dress
weirdoboelady · 23/02/2025 20:11

Pink dress. Red hat. Go as (one of) Les mamelles de Tirésias. Alternatively, you say you have enormous norks, just go in something low cut.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_mamelles_de_Tir%C3%A9sias

JudgeJ · 23/02/2025 20:12

WallaceinAnderland · 23/02/2025 18:31

No one can compel you to wear a costume. If you turn up without one, what will happen?

'I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you'.

We once went to a 'Come as a drink' fancy dress, we were a lot younger and dafter then, I went just as myself, 'I'm 1cc', which happens to be my initials. our West Indian friend wore black jeans, black top, and a blonde wig, he said he was a Guinness!

BubblePerm · 23/02/2025 20:13

StormingNorman · 23/02/2025 18:07

Black outfit with a cat ears headband and whip for Catwoman.

Or a black outfit of your choice but with a nun's head- dress and a big crucifix?

veggie50 · 23/02/2025 20:14

Batgirl: Wear a black dress, black tights, bat mask (from amazon or ebay) and a yellow belt, bat badge (also on Amazon) optional.

vinesslowlycreeping · 23/02/2025 20:15

Thanksforyourlackofthought · 23/02/2025 18:12

Just wear something you love and when anyone asks just smile and say "Not all heroes wear capes".

I think this is good option, especially if you work in a school and it's world book day!!

Diningtableornot · 23/02/2025 20:17

Emma Peel in the Avengers? Black vaguely leather looking leggings and top, or a black jumpsuit, black boots and straight hair. Flattering for most body types.

Onlyvisiting · 23/02/2025 20:19

If you don't care about being a specific superhero you could wear whatever you would normally choose and add a Cape and mask. Like this

Ffs it's compulsory fancy dress
dannyufcfan · 23/02/2025 20:23

Just don’t turn up.

When asked, just say you were there but used your invisible power

M1234M · 23/02/2025 20:24

Flat of kat on Etsy makes amazing superhero capes just normal clothes and one of those…..

TheShadowOfTheWizard · 23/02/2025 20:26

Ilovelowry · 23/02/2025 19:21

Omg I loved supergran and had forgotten all about her ❤️

Gonna be singing the theme tune for days 😂