| French maid fancy dress costumes are one of the | | | | often the preference instead of the usual black |
| most recognisable of all types of fancy dress outfits. | | | | fishnets. |
| Originating from the 19th century, where they were | | | | Other types of maid outfits |
| first worn by servants, French maid outfits usually | | | | Although strictly speaking these are not actual French |
| comprise of a black and white uniform with a frilly | | | | maid fancy dress costumes, maid outfits are similar in |
| white apron. | | | | principle and are a great way to let your personality |
| If you are considering going to the upcoming party in | | | | come to the fore, or at least the character you want |
| this type of costume then there are a number of | | | | to play on the night. There are some great |
| different options that you can choose from. | | | | alternatives to French maid outfits; from the bashful |
| Ultimately a lot will depend upon your personality | | | | country maiden costume, to the cheeky European |
| when deciding which of the following French maid | | | | barmaid and the brazen Renaissance wench. |
| outfits you will go for. | | | | The PVC uniforms |
| The classic costume | | | | Depending on how confident you are and the kind of |
| The standard black and white outfit with its white | | | | party you are going to, you might want to consider |
| apron and feather duster is a popular choice to wear | | | | getting a PVC French maid uniform. These are |
| to the party, but even then there are a number of | | | | particularly sultry outfits, which are mainly confined to |
| variations on this theme. Most of these uniforms are | | | | bedroom activities or Hen nights. However, there are |
| predominately black, but some outfits are a like a | | | | still many of these types of outfit out there, which |
| photo negative, where the colours are reversed and | | | | are respectable enough to wear to the party, but be |
| where white becomes the main colour of the | | | | warned the chances are you will take centre stage. |
| costume. For these costumes white stockings are | | | | |