Amazing Stag Fancy Dress Ideas
There comes a point in planning any stag-dowhen someone mentions stag fancy dress. We all know that blokes are terrible at this sort of thing (that’s what the women are there for). So here are a few stag night fancy dress ideas to get you started. And we’re talking more than a feeble pair of antlers.
Little Britain
Daffyd, Emily Howard, Vicky Pollard, Lou and Andy, Marjorie Dawes or even Bubbles Devere. For extra tension put all the names in a hat and let your stags pick a character at random. But don’t forget to keep the most embarrassing out of the draw, especially for the groom – especially if he’s carrying a few extra lbs like Daffyd.
Pink Power!
Get the look
Charity shops are an ideal place to start for many of the characters. Except maybe for Daffyd where you may need to go somewhere a little more specialist.
Nuns on the run
As the perfect antidote to a sinful stag celebration, why not don a habit and make like a pack of nuns. But beware of this theme when travelling to more religious nations. Some cultures may not take kindly to the blasphemous irony of your costumes. As one group of stags found out when they ended up in a Greek court, explaining themselves soberly to a judge still in full nun attire.
Get the look
An easy one to find in most fancy dress stores and very possible to create Blue Peter style if you want to save your pennies for the beer kitty.
Smurfs
Get out the body and face paint and Smurf yourself up. Although this will involve you and the guys getting a little hands-on and personal with each other to ensure no tell-tale human flesh peeks through the blue. And prepare for some unhappy grumbles from your hotel manager when you drunkenly forget to clean off the blueness before snuggling down in their crisp white sheets – you need to suffer for your stag night fancy dress sometimes…
Get the look
If bodypaint seems a bit too much hassle, as an alternative you could always hire a Smurf and handcuff him to the groom as this group of stags did.
Borat
The lime green mankini is becoming a classic in the stag fancy dress wardrobe. The skimpy lycra puts the groom under pressure to show he is man enough to wear it, whilst at the same time risking a charge of indecent exposure. Yes, it ticks all the stag humiliation criteria. But consider the activities you have planned before handing over the thong. Paintballing in a mankini in winter maybe a joke too far.
Get the look
It’s almost impossible to create a homemade replica but mankinis are widely available online. Accessorise with a curly brown wig and bushy moustache to amplify the Borat effect. We’ve all heard the “funnier with Viagra” line but don’t forget that people have and do die of these things, so best to leave the blue pills to Pele.
Ninjas
Why not create your own elite army of ninjas to mark your mate’s last night of freedom? It could be a fitting accompaniment to a weekend of militant activites – paintballing, assault courses or maybe even a Swedish style covert kidnapping. But beware, the ninja persona could bring out the fighting spirit in the more hot-headed members of your crew, attracting unwanted aggression from fellow revellers or attention from over vigilant police.
Get the look
The basis of this look is lots of black clothing. Nice and easy. And here is a guide to moulding a black t-shirt into the iconic ninja headscarf.
Queen
Transform yourselves into a bunch of queens. For an amusing twist, the main crowd can dress up Freddie Mercury style, whilst the groom will assume a position of true royalty and for his stag night fancy dress will adopt Her Majesty’s more mature, regal style.
Get the look
White vests, bushy moustaches and maybe the iconic yellow jacket for the Freddies. This can be bought or maybe make it yourself. And raid your granny’s wardrobe or a local charity shop for the groom’s outfit. With maybe a cheap crown to top off the look.
Masks
It’s all about the groom. So why not honour him by wearing life size masks of his face. Of course the more embarrassing the photo the better. For a large group this can be a cost-effective and simple solution to the stag fancy dress conundrum (especially when you can get 10% off by quoting SG0001 at the checkout). And the bigger the group the better it looks. But remember, as one stag group I know learnt the hard way, the masks are flammable. So, it’s best to take them off before lighting up a cigarette.
Get the look
For the more creative group a scanner, some cardboard and a pair of scissors maybe all you need. But the lazier amongst you can order personalised masks in bulk online.
Mummy
Who’s the… mummy? So nothing has been planned in advance. For a spontaneous, on-the-night fancy dress solution drag the groom to a toilet, remove his clothes and wrap him in toilet roll to create the mummy look. But remember safety first. Unfortunately caution wasn’t a top priority for one mummified groom who ended up with 40 per cent burns.
Get the look
All you need is a roll of toilet tissue or bandages from the First Aid Kit and a delicate hand.
Grow your own
This requires a bit of preparation (more for some than others). But it’s a really cheap option. Take all the different styles of moustaches – handlebar, Hitler, Poirot, Walrus etc – and put them into a lucky dip. Make sure the groom gets the niptache (pic below)
The niptache (via geekologie.com)
Whatever style you pick, you have to grow in time for the stag celebration. Those who manage only a few whiskers should of course get forfeits and no, “I’m a lawyer I can’t go to work with a handlebar,” shouldn’t be accepted as a valid excuse.
Get the look
Lock away your razor… and try to keep your new facial hair clear of crumbs.
Birthday suit
It’s predictable and a little passé but the groom handcuffed, inebriated and naked to a lamppost is the iconic stag image. But beware if the groom is the first of your group to tie the knot, his revenge will be vicious and bitter when your turn comes around.
Get the look
A spray tan, some strategic waxing and a few intensive gym sessions may be advisable for the blushing groom.
What about you? Let us know what you’re wearing for your stag fancy dress and if you send us the pictures we’ll reward you with booze…
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