"European costume" fancy dress theme for New year's eve party. Grrrr.....

[MaryMotherOfCheeses]

I don't mind the theme so much, and can just about bear the fact that there's dressing up at all....

What really pees me off is that if you don't comply, there's a forfeit!!!

Call me grumpy but that doesn't sound like fun to me.

And what the hell am I going to wear?

Heidi was Swiss not Austrian but since you were relieved to have missed the Bavarian party, I assume you are nor likely to go for a dirndl or lederhosen anyway.

Big blonde wig, lots of fake tan / make up and a revealing dress and you could pass as Donatella Versace.

Abba sounds good if you have a sparkly jumpsuit in your wardrobe. (doesn't everyone?)

Valley Commando is an option- must have cheap alcopop in hand as well!

LOL at Valleys Commando Love that expression.

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It's very true though. SAS style planned mission to go into Cardiff, get pissed and shag as many blokes as is humanely possible? Commando is perfect, especially as I'm sure quite a few go as per the description.

Why don't you apply Duotan in deep deep mahogany (applied a minimum of 3 times for required build up), pull on a leopardskin thong, throw a towel over your shoulder and go as a German on holiday? Have you got the gut for it? I'm not sure what you'd wear on your feet though.

Heidi

Swedes
Germans on holiday wear Birkenstocks or Adiletten

I have a dirndl outfit for these very occasions (Bavarian bar maid). I get lots of nookie when wearing it, which is a clear advantage. Here is a picture and maybe even a pattern in case you are handy with a needle - I would make the skirt a bit shorter. If the pattern doesn't download they do them in Dept stores as well, or you might be able to hire something.

www.burdastyle.com/creations/show/11005

Some more here but they might be a bit pricey. Sexier though.

www.bavarian-superstore.com/e/index.htm

Ebay has some as well:

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