ABBA Costumes: More Great Ideas
An ABBA costume
Buy a green, blue, fuchsia or silver shiny pantsuit highlighted with gold. Typical ABBA costumes come with long sleeved shirts and dresses featuring giant bells extending from the elbows; the collars are high and fold over.The bodice is adorned with lace on the front and is completed with a wide and large belt. The pants have three layered ruffles below the knee. An ABBA costume is an elaborate affair and probably that is why it is priced high. But what is a few extra dollars when they can make you the queen of the party?
You could even make your own ABBA costumes. It does not have to be white polyester, though white ruffles on shiny suits is always an ABBA or an Elvis. Buy a wig which would be definitely difficult to get right on your own. If you go through vintage shops, you are bound to find something easily, keeping in mind not all ABBA costumes need to be color coordinated. Loose flowy top or shirts for men over mini skirts or bell bottoms will do for starters. Add colored bands for wide belts and matching appliqués. Big shoes or boots, a Swedish accent, melody in your voice and you are ready to hit the party!