| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 1:43:53 PM | I have done a thread search and found no similar threads...
We all know that themes /fancy dress are NOT compulsary so just a couple of simple questions...
In your opinion...is having a fancydress/theme nights at POF events a good or bad thing?
If you have never been to an event have you ever been put off going to one because of Fancy dress?
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 1:48:51 PM | I think it's a good idea, but then, I am biased. Any excuse for fancy dress is a good one IMO.
The Nottingham meets that I've co-hosted have always had fancy dress as an option, the themes came a bit later on, to give people more of an idea. People actually in fancy dress are in the minority but more and more peeps have joined in as time has gone on.
I just love the opportunity to dress up and at least look as if I'm supposed to make a tit of myself, rather than leave it to chance! 
At the next Nottingham meet, I'm going to be dressed as a ballerina, think of the dancing hippos in Fantasia and you won't be far off the mark. | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 1:50:54 PM | | I like to dress up but dont always, It depends what mood Im in....Im off to a meet on saturday which is fancy dress but not compulsory so will be going as "me" this time...Unless I suddenly have a wild moment and get one of my costumes out...Last one I went to I was a ladybird...Caused quite a stir In the town centre but it was fun... | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 1:53:28 PM | I think it could be both good and bad to be honest. Not everyone is into dressing up and it might put them off going to a meet even more if they feel that they have to dress up but then again it makes it more fun for those who do like dressing up and having theme nights etc.
I have never dressed up yet but have no problem with it as long as I wasnt the only one who turned up in fancy dress which has happened to me before (not at a POF meet i have to say) though I still had a great night 
I think as long as people realise that its not compulsory and you are free to dress up or not whatever you are comfortable with. | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 2:02:05 PM | | I love it!The chance to be someone completely diffrent,have the fun of choosing a costume and the fun of dressing up.i,m like a kid whose been given a dressing up box to play with lol.people have the choice to dress up or not so it wouldn,t have put me off.The 1st one i went to i didn,t dress up but it was great seeing all the diffrent costumes,so the next one i just went for it! | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 2:33:50 PM | I think as long as its not overdone then its a good idea to do something different. We are considering making out July meet a themed one just to make it a little different.
Also, keeping the themes basic and quite wide ranging would be a better idea to allow people more of a chance to participate 
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 2:46:28 PM | A good question there Misty....
I still think it's a bad thing and puts newbies off from attending as they might think
you can't come along unless your following the nights theme and it's hard enough
already for many people who might be shy or are considering coming on there own...
I also think its a bad thing for London especially as were a unique city in many ways
and have a reputation for being reserved unlike other parts of the country I've found
who don't mind dressing up in all sorts of costumes or travelling there on public transport in them!!
It will take some convincing for me to change my mind but I'll listen to all points of view! | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 2:50:17 PM |
i think they are a good idea, anything for a laugh. think i remember jules as the ladybird
she was fab *takes a bow* thanks....Its an experience i wont forget in a hurry...strangers came up to me taking photos that night and i hadnt even got to the venue!!! thats what you get for sitting outside a pub on your own...But it was fun.... | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 2:56:27 PM | I think, for the more outgoing, it can be a good thing - an ice breaker.
But, for the more reserved, it can be offputting to feel additional pressure by being less than comfortable in what they are wearing.
I suppose what I think is that it should be made VERY clear that there is no expectation for every attendee at a meet to go in fancy dress.
Personally, I don't mind dressing up (it depends on my mood!) but I do prefer to see people being who they actually ARE and not in a themed and contrived disguise. | |
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Posted: 5/28/2008 2:56:35 PM | mmmm sorry jules i was one of those peeps taking pics lol,
you have to dress up again it was fantastic,
i must just say also if you do go in fancy dress saves all the ooohhhh what shall i wear
and your bedroom looking like a bomb gone off in it | |
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Posted: 5/28/2008 2:59:23 PM | I suppose it depends on the fancy dress and what the cost may be in some cases...A few quid and living local may not be a problem, but if having to travel and stay overnight plus the cost of a costume may be to much for some.
Also it may put some folk off if its their first meet and they may be a bit nervous to start off with.
But each to their own.. | |
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Posted: 5/28/2008 3:14:28 PM | I agree with Willow. Fancy dress may sound like a jolly good jape to lots of the PoF Meet regulars, but as noted in other recent posts about Meets, there are a lot of hesitant and shy people out there. I'd imagine having the courage to turn up in the first place is a big thing for these people, let alone having to turn up in some outlandish costume.
Also there is the cost implication, which again may not be a problem for some, but others may find the extra expense just too much.
I think things need to be kept simple, in my opinion. | |
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Posted: 5/28/2008 3:41:14 PM | I suppose it helps if the people you are attending with like to dress up too, if you want to go in fancy dress but have to travel alone it could be a bit of an experience. I'm not sure even I, fancy dress freak that I am, could go on the bus in full get up all by myself, without hiding under a big coat.
The themes such as the Blue party in London last year are a happy medium IMO, it gives people the opportunity to take part even if they don't fancy going the whole hog. | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 11:41:24 PM | Hi Misty,
Fancy dress is not a bad thing,but maybe only a couple of times a year.
Got a bit put off at the last London meet as i was the only mad man there with a wig and a blowup guitar.
The Ladies always seem to dress up and have a good laugh but most of the men are a bit borring and dont bother,shame. | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/28/2008 11:55:14 PM | I think it's good in ways and not so good in ways.
I've only been to two meets, both of which were themed..the first one..I just wore what I wanted and didn't bother dressing up.
The second one I did dress up.
I enjoyed both nights.
Having said that..there's another meet coming up in a few months the masquerade ball..which you really need a dress for..I don't have one, doubt that I'll be off out to get one and not sure I will attend that meet as everyone will be looking so good..I'll be in my jeans if I do go.
Haven't made up my mind yet.
ETA: a few of my pre-meet gang were a little concerned over the fancy dress at teh last meet.
One of the ladies turned it round and figured that if she looked as silly as the rest of us she would feel like she fitted in. It worked for her. | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 5/29/2008 2:31:40 AM | Thankyou to all that have given their views thus far..The questions that were asked were about events UK wide not any one particular area..
I also think its a bad thing for London especially as were a unique city in many ways
and have a reputation for being reserved unlike other parts of the country I've found
who don't mind dressing up in all sorts of costumes or travelling there on public transport in them!!
London is unique in many ways and I agree that it can/could be daunting for those who have to use public transport...However addressing this issue in London is easy as the venue have a cloakroom ...so people can travel in ordianary clothes and change at the venue....As for the rest of the country does everyone get a lift/ride in or drive a car to events or do some people travel on public transport eg trains.trams.buses?
I suppose what I think is that it should be made VERY clear that there is no expectation for every attendee at a meet to go in fancy dress.
Yes... it should always be made clear that the fancy dress is optional and that it is not a requirement of attending any event.
The themes such as the Blue party in London last year are a happy medium IMO, it gives people the opportunity to take part even if they don't fancy going the whole hog.
My personal opinion is that this simple "blue" theme worked brilliantly. Most attendees took part...It was easy and cheap for everyone to partake in....
The Ladies always seem to dress up and have a good laugh but most of the men are a bit borring and dont bother,shame.
Yes....I have to agree....
Having said that..there's another meet coming up in a few months the masquerade ball..which you really need a dress for..I don't have one, doubt that I'll be off out to get one and not sure I will attend that meet as everyone will be looking so good..I'll be in my jeans if I do go.
The Masquerade Ball .is being held in celebration of 5yrs of plentyoffish..
No one has to go to huge expense unless of cause they want to...A mask costs only a couple of pounds....No one has to dress up if they do not want to ..For those that do,most women have a dress, A dress they wear for weddings.birthday celebrations.evenings ( ummm well except me lol) and most men have suits.and or jackets and trousers... and even if people did not have anything and came in jeans and a t.shirt .it is no problem.......They could still take part if they wanted to by buying/making and wearing a mask..
I do not do fancy dress...but the events that I have made the effort to dress up a little for ...eg blue theme and school disco I have enjoyed... | |
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Posted: 5/29/2008 2:36:28 AM | Having read through I can see why it may put new people off if every one is a fancy dress so yes I agree with wilki that maybe a couple a year to be fancy dress then other just normal nights out.
Personally I adore fancy dress, it's just an excuse for me to be able to wear things that I probably couldn't get away with any other time!
I've been to meets that have been fancy dress & others that haven't & have enjoyed both equally.
It is not compulsory & the people that do dress up are actually in the minority so people shouldn't be put off by it all, after all it's just a bit of fun & adds to the laughter of a great night out.
At the end of the day, whether fancy dress or not, it's a night out for all & up to every individual on how they enjoy the evening. | |
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Posted: 5/29/2008 3:24:09 PM | I don't think it's a good idea as may put off people who haven't attended many meets before - it's daunting enough going along to a meet alone anyway without wondering how many will/will not be in fancy dress, and whether or not you will stick out like a sore thumb!
Think the colour theme is a good idea though. | |
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Posted: 5/29/2008 4:38:26 PM | I went to a fancy dress meet in Glasgow from fish and it was a fantastic night and a big turn out.There was a fancy dress parade which was filmed and ended up on youtube I think it made the night more interesting that mostly everyone made an effort to come in costume.
Hoping there will be more, need to get some wear out my gorilla costume. | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 6/23/2008 7:05:42 AM | Thankyou to all that posted their views and opinions...
The poll results show it is a good thing but from the members that I have spoken and got feedback from eg at events is that on the whole they do think it is off putting enough attending any event for a first time, let alone having to dress up...
I was talking to a member on Sat who has attended lots of events and who has discussed this with a lot of of people .The consenus being, that it is off putting to new members...
Have to agree with another poster and say that the people in London are more reserved than the rest of the country. | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 6/23/2008 7:20:51 AM | Like others I do like the fancy dress themes. I feel it allows me to be more extrovert and I talk to more people. I have travelled the streets of London in my schoolgirl uniform and got a few wolf whistles and have walked around Nottingham and Birmingham in a few guises and turned a few heads. It's harmless fun.
I'm looking forward to the masquerade as I have my eye on a few gorgeous masks and I need to decide which one. Most fancy dress shops have a selection and it is an easy way in for newbies without going the whole hog. Blue will be safe and easy.
As for me - the child within will keep dressing up and loving it. | |
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| Theme nights/Fancy dress at POF events..Good or bad thing?
Posted: 6/23/2008 7:41:17 AM | I think they are a great idea.Im sure im not the only one who feels a little bit more lively and sociable simply becouse ive put some getup on and got my ass to a meet with a positive attitude about the meets proceedings.
Nowt wrong in rolling up in what your comfortable in too. | |
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