Tribal-inspired
Mardi Gras Black
This is one way to embrace Aboriginal culture and crank it up a notch or two.
Animal-inspired
Mardi Gras Felines
You could look fabulous in pride-coloured fur wraps.
Graffiti-inspired
Mardi Gras Grafitti
Big, bold and in all the colours of the rainbow, you'll stand out in the crowd if you wear an ensemble like this.
Floral-inspired
Delta Goodrum
Delta Goodrem performed at last year's Mardi Gras, so perhaps you could don something similar to her outfit if you don't mind attracting the odd bee.
Peacock-inspired
Flambouyant Feathers
Kylie Minogue rocked Mardi Gras in 2012 and she looked like she proudly took her inspiration from a peacock.
Despicable Me-inspired
Minion Mardi Gras
What better way to enjoy Mardi Gras than dressed as one of the most loveable cartoon characters — a minion.
Statement-inspired
Funny bunnies Mardi Gras
These cute bunnies were making a statement about supporting cruelty-free lives for animals. Find something you're passionate about and take your costume inspiration from there.
Vegas showgirl-inspired
Mardi Gras Feathers
Bring a little Las Vegas to the streets of Sydney with a flamboyant showgirl ensemble.
Fruit-inspired
Bananas Mardi Gras
Get a little fruity and transform yourself into a banana.
Celebration-inspired
Present costume
By dressing up as a gift, you get to live in the present. Okay, that was a terrible pun, but it's all we could think of.
Sci-fi-inspired
Daleks Mardi Gras
The pink Daleks invaded last year's parade to exterminate homophobia. Use your favourite sci-fi TV show for great costume ideas.
Rock glam-inspired
Mardi Gras Glam
Big hair, makeup and black leather were fashion staples for '80s rock bands like Poison and Kiss. Replicate the look and you'll be able to rock the night away.
Circus-inspired
Mardi Gras Clown
A little bit Vegas showgirl, a little bit court jester and a little bit clown: If you can't decide what to dress up as, go for the eclectic look.
'70s-inspired
Disco mermaids
No Mardi Gras is complete without a little frosting, so deck yourself out to look glitter-tastic.
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