fancy dress

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Helmets are obligatory for those being carried - fancy dress is expected.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

In pictures taken at the time Trevor can be seen on stage with Barlow, including one documenting the pair in fancy dress on New Year's Eve.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Brazilian police have disguised themselves using fancy dress to blend in as Carnival-goers to target phone thieves in Rio de Janeiro.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Typically, people have taken part wearing fancy dress, and in the past teams of nuns, Smurfs and even a tribute to rock band Kiss have participated.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

“That explains the fancy dress, I imagine,” Father said.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier