Costume Ideas Beginning P

Letter related parties giving your guests a letter as a costume theme is quite common and can make for some very interesting ideas for costumes. You have a few options...

1. Allow guests to dress up in a costume related to their initials (or just first name if you want to narrow their choices)
2. Ask guests to dress up in costumes related to your initials.
3. Choose 1 or 2 letters that they have to find a related costume for - this can be randomly chosen.

To be honest, when you first send out your invitations, many of your guests will be very confused as to what you are asking. I would suggest that in the invitation you do give them a good explanation. If your guests are confused, they may not even attempt to dress up, or worse, not attend your party. This Hubpage will give you lots of ideas for costumes beginning with the letter P. If you look at the end of this hub, you will see links to lots of other alphabet costume idea hubs. Why not print off this hubs to give your guests some ideas?

If you have any other ideas, please put them in the comments box, you will be helping other people as well.

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All you need to do is put the kettle on and go down the list of ideas and choose your costume.

Paddington bear - Dressed in a blue duffle coat, Wellington boots and red floppy hat and was found at Paddington station. Character created by Michael Bond.

Panda bear - the endangered species native to central and south western China. It is easily recognised by its large, distinctive black patches around the eyes, over the ears, and across its round body.

Palm Tree - A beige tube for the trunk and green crepe for leaves plus coconuts.

Pantaloon - a loose top, baggy trousers and slippers - a foolish sixteenth century Venetian character.

Paris - The capital of France and also the name of the man who eloped with Helen of Troy and caused the Trojan War. You could also go as Paris Hilton, the well-known socialite. Use a skimpy dress and long blonde hair wig. A small toy dog in the handbag is another useful prop.

Parliamentarian - similar to cavalier but in sombre colours with plain collar and cuffs. Hair should be worn short with a 'Sugarloaf' style hat.

Parrot - can be teamed with a pirate costume on its own e.g. 'Parrots of the Caribbean'

Parson - Similar to Vicar. Often shown with round brimmed hat and pince-nez glasses.

Patsy - Character from the 1990s TV comedy 'Absolutely Fabulous'. Played by Joanna Lumley. Beehive hairstyle and accessories indicating love of booze, fags and champagne.

Paul Revere - American Patriot who took part in the 'Boston Tea Party' protest and rode through the night to warn New Englanders of the movement of the English Troops. American Colonial outfit.

Pavarotti - Italian opera singer. Usually seen in black evening wear.

Peasant - A skirt and blouse (sometimes with a mop cap and shawl) for females and trousers/breeches and shirts for males.

Pantomime Characters -

This gives you a wide scope of costumes to wear that will suit all sizes of both men and women (oh no it doesn't, Oh yes it does!)

• Dame - normally portrayed by a man
• Horse - single and double person costumes are available
• Cow - single and double person costumes are available
• Cat
• Ugly Sisters - normally portrayed by men
• Principal boys
• Heroine - depends on which panto character you are going to go as.
• Witches
• Wizards
• Fairies

Peasblossom - From Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. A supernatural being.

Pegasus - Winged horse from Greek myths and legends.

Penelope Pitstop - Character from the TV cartoon series 'Wacky Races'. She drove the number 5 'Pink Compact' car, spoke with a US Southern Belle accent, and wore a pink driving suit, scarf and goggles. She could be teamed with other racers, Dick Dastardly & Mutley.

Penguin - A popular inhabitant of the South Pole. A popular image of the creature is a bobble hat and scarf. Could also be used as a character from the Batman series, with a penchant for novelty umbrellas.

Pennywise - Horror clown and antihero of the book/TV film 'IT'. He's a little terror.

Perry, Katy - Popular American singer of recent times. Costumes based on her 'California Gurls' costume are available

Peter Pan - 'The Boy Who Never Grew Up' . Book character and a popular Disney film. His outfit consists of green or olive point-edged tunic, matching pixie-style hat, shorts or tights, hessian belt and rubber knife. Green pixie over boots or shoes.

Phantom of the Opera - Anti-hero of the Paris Opera-house underworld. Opera cape. Tailed evening suit, top-hat, gloves, half-face mask.

Pharaoh - Kings of ancient Egypt. Nowadays best known is probably Tutankhamun. Aside from his death-mask, his costume consists of lightweight blue, white and gold robes, often with an elaborate headdress.

Pied Piper - Oddly garbed musician of 13th century Germany who 'stole' the children of the town of Hamelin when he was not paid for ridding the town of rats..

Pierrot - White-faced character in a clown bodysuit. This needs to be either black or white. (Or half and half). White face, red or black lips, black accentuated eyebrows and the trademark tear.

Pig - Character found in a number of different nursery rhymes and stories. Could be used as one of the Chinese Zodiac signs, or one of the 'Three Little Pigs', in the nursery rhyme 'Little Red Riding Hood'.

Pilot - Unless you go for the 'Biggles' look, most popular would be the RAF pilot here. Either uniform based, or with goggles, flying helmet and leather jacket. Alternatively, a blazer, cap and socks.

Pimp Suit - A popular look for the 1970's. The Pimp Suit consists of an unusual coloured suit, quite often purple, normally made out of velvet or similar material. Trimmed with an animal fur collar, plus matching wide-brimmed hat. Frilly shirt and gold 'dollar' medallion and cane complete the look.

Pink Lady - Female gang member from the film 'Grease'. Costume consists of a jacket embroidered 'Pink Ladies', worn over black pedal pushers, or a skirt with white or coloured top. Scarf and 1950's style sunglasses can also be worn.

Pink Panther - Associated with the lanky cartoon character used in the 'Pink Panther' films. Full pink jumpsuit.

Pinocchio - Traditional story-book character, outfit consisting of shoes, socks, shorts, shirt, hat and long-nose.

Pip - Character from the novel by Charles Dickens, 'Great Expectations'. He is seen as a Victorian boy.

Range of costumes available here to denote all manner of sea-dogs:

• Captain Jack Sparrow
• Bluebeard
• Captain Morgan
• Captain Kidd
• Black Jake (Captain Pugwash)

Or, for a more off-beat approach, just a shirt/blouse and cut-down jeans.

Pixie - A fairy/sprite. Many fairy costumes could be used in a range of light colours.

Playing card gardeners - From 'Alice in Wonderland'. These playing cards (the Two, Five and Seven of Spades) carry pots of red paint. 'Cards', can be made from just cardboard. Black shoes, gloves and balaclavas with face-paint markings, may complete the costumes.

Playing cards - Numbered cards with various suits, i.e. clubs, hearts diamonds, spades or the face-cards.

Pocahontas - Native American female whose story was popularised by Disney. Indian squaw costume with feather headdress.

Poseidon - The Greek God of the sea. Like his brother Zeus, he is depicted as wearing classic Greek robes and carrying a trident.

Poison Ivy - Originally a juvenile delinquent in the Batman comic, More recently a bio-ecologist (played by Uma Thurman) out for revenge in the film 'Batman and Robin'.

Polar Bear - Occupant of the North Pole, but also found advertising Coca-Cola and Birds-Eye foods.

Policeman - A 'jobbly wobbly', (laughing policeman), or a Gilbert & Sullivan constable could be more recognisable.

Poodle - Canine found as a fashion accessory. Novelty costume can be created with pink/white lyrca bodysuit plus fur-fabric collar, cuffs and tail, and make-up.

Pop/Rock Idol - The success of any pop/rock group depends on any fan-base, and that means marketing a well-known image.

Pop Star - They should be instantly recognisable as the character, either through mannerisms, props or costume style.

Popeye - Probably the most famous sailor of them all. White American sailor uniform, bulging biceps with anchor tattoos, and of course, a can of spinach!

Postman Pat - Childrens' TV programme, with Jess the cat, they make a dynamo duo of mail delivery in Greendale.

Potato Head (Mr & Mrs) - A much-loved toy and one of the stars of the Toy Story movies, a Mr Potato Head costume has been available for a few years. Recenty a Mrs Potato Head has also come onto the market. (Thanks 'E')

PRINCES

Prince - In several English pantomimes. Or a member of the Royal family

Prince - Popstar from the 1980's. Purple velvet suit or long coat. Black crop-top and matching jeans with conchos.

Prince Caspian - Character from the 'Narnia' books. Outfit consists of Jerkin, cross-gartered trousers, boots, patterned cloak and sword.

Prince Charming - Character from the Pantomime 'Cinderella'. Ornate jacket, tights and boots. Carrying a Silver/glass slipper.

Prince Valiant - He woke 'Sleeping Beauty', after 100 years of sleep. Costume similar to Prince Charming.

Princesses:

• Princess - An elaborate ballgown would create the perfect look for any Princess
• Princess Jasmine - Character from the Disney version of the Aladdin Story, Arabic princess costume
• Princess Leia - Character from the 'Star Wars' films.
• Princess Fiona - Character from Shrek.

There are many characters that turn into a Princess at the end of the story including:

• Belle
• Snow White
• Cinderella
• Sleeping Beauty

Principal Boy & Girl - The Principal Boy tradition of British pantomime has females dressing to play male roles in costumes which do little to disguise their femininity (Examples would be Dick Whittington and Aladdin), Could go as a couple with a Principal Girl (who is actually played by a girl)

Pris - Character from the film 'Bladerunner'. Fur coat over grunge dress, or white catsuit with blue punk hair and 'raccoon' mask-like eye make-up.

Professor Dumbledore - Character from the 'Harry Potter' books. Flowing silver-hair, beard, and moustache. Half-moon glasses. Wizarding robes.

Prospero - Character in Shakespeare's 'Tempest',

Pudsey Bear - Used regularly for Children in Need charity, this outfit consists of a yellow fur jumpsuit with black circles on the front, attached hands. Mask has a detachable bandage.

Pumpkin - This orange jumpsuit and hat creates the perfect Halloween character.

Punjabi - Person coming from the Indian region of Punjab.

Puppy - Mascot-style costume based on a St Bernard, featuring brown fur jumpsuit with white belly & attached hands.

Puck - Character from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. He is often modelled as an imp or a little devil.

Pugsley Addams - Son of Gomez and Morticia Adams. Normally seen wearing a striped jumper and dark trousers. Punch - Puppet from the sea-side show Punch & Judy

Puppet - Can be created using a Doli or Jester outfit and a painted doll or clown face. If practical, can be teamed with a 'Puppet Master/Mistress' 'controlling the puppet through a wood cross-piece and strings.

Puss in Boots - Traditional story book and pantomime character. Made more famous by appearnaces in the 'Shrek' films. Fur suit and lycra boots. Cat mask or make-up.

Pussycat - From 'The Owl & The Pussycat'. The cat suggests sophistication.

Pussy Galore - Female character in the Bond film 'Goldfinger'.

A range of outfits with accessories including:

• Mohican
• Tartan
• Leather trousers
• Piercings
• Chains
• Studded dog collars

Prophet - A easy costume to make yourself, or there are many different styles to purchase.

Priest - Available in different colours, the Priest costume will have people praying to you all night long!

Pregnant Nun - Thank you Father! A costume to get everyone talking about!

You may also want to check out eBay to find yourself a costume...