Dressing up in costumes is popular with everyone, regardless of age. Young children might want to dress as an animal or ghost for a trick or treat outing. Adults and teens also enjoy costume parties. If you are going to a party in a group, it is a lot of fun to dress up as members of a well-known band. Depending on how many men and women there are in your group and the total number, there are various bands to go for. One great idea is to wear ABBA costumes. You might think it is difficult to get ABBA costumes and go to a fancy dress party as this well-known Swedish band, but it is easier than you might think.

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, then male vocal half of the group are a great idea if there is just two guys. Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad are a rockin' girl couple pairing if you are unable to have four people in your group.

If you aren't worried about money and you have plenty of time, you could hire a seamstress to sew your ABBA costumes for you. However, this can be very expensive and nothing like as much fun as making your own ABBA costumes!

However, what is even more rewarding is making your own ABBA costumes. If you are good at making patterns, following patterns, and sewing, then all that is needed are some patterns for the types of clothes ABBA wears or wore and some material that matches their outfits. The measurement of the person who is going to be wearing the costume being made is also needed so that it actually fits and is not made too big or too small. Some people are not so good at sewing or following patterns. Surprisingly, ABBA costumes can easily be thrown together from things found in stores as well. There is no need to buy completely new objects. In fact, that is usually one of the worst ways to come up with a unique ABBA costume.

It is always a great idea to go thrift shopping at the Goodwill or any second hand store. This will save you money and time. These stores usually provide old style clothing that is perfect for ABBA costumes. You can find many different types of clothing at a thrift store. All you have to do is buy, wash, and wear. The clothes offered at thrift shops are usually very cheap, that way, if you need to make adjustments, you never feel bad about ruining a highly expensive piece of clothing. Cut away and make your ABBA costume your own.

The plain style of clothes that the band wore is easy to mock. Simple things such as vests and headbands can do the trick. It might be harder to find shiny costumes. Many times, thrift stores have many clothing items from the 70s and the disco age. Look in different areas and you are sure to find something. You should also look at children's and baby clothing because you can find material that can be cut out and sewn onto something else. Or, you can use the clothing to make a new item for you to wear. With this, you are sure to find the colors and materials you need. If not, there is always the option of dyeing or drawing on clothing.

Of course, if hair does not match, it is important to decide if a wig is going to be worn or if the hair is going to be dyed. Being that ABBA costumes use natural hair color, both wigs and dyes are quite easy to find. For those that really want to make it look authentic, getting hair styled like ABBA is a great step. In order to keep the ABBA costume cheap, going to a hair school is a great idea if that can be done.

The most difficult part of completing an ABBA costume is finding the platform shoes that you need. Before you wear the costume, even months back, stop at shoe stores whenever you can and try to find the platform shoes that fit the costume. Just remember, making your ABBA costumes should be fun, not frustrating. Go out and disco to "Waterloo" and "The Winner Takes It All.