You’re looking for a fun occasion to invite all of your friends to. Why not host a party in costume wearing a bikini? People can meet and socialize in a wonderful way through it. It isn’t even necessary for it to be a holiday. You could host a straightforward get-together for your closest friends only.

Here are a few suggestions for how to create homemade bikini costumes using cheap materials you can probably find in your closet. You can host the event at a nearby beach where guests can test out their swimsuits in the water, or you can reserve a room at a spa so that your guests can stay indoors. If it’s going to be a dry beaching party, just host it at your house.

Little Red Riding Hood

Simply take out your red Brazilian bikini and wrap it around your head in red. Pull out a red sweater, just button the top button, and throw it over your shoulders. Add a pair of white knee-high boots to complete the look.

Cat Woman

Get your high-heeled black boots and a black thong bikini out. Find that black choker to wear around your neck and grab a black belt for your waist. At the dollar store, look in the toys section for a black eye mask.

Cowgirl

Bring out your hidden plaid bikini. Tie a handkerchief around your neck. Put some cowboy boots on. Put pigtails in your hair and wear a loose belt around your waist. Put on some brown suede gloves if you have them for an extra touch.

Corporate

Find the best blue or grey string bikini you have. Don a suit jacket in either blue or gray. The finishing touch would be a pair of sheer blue or grey pantyhose and blue or grey stiletto heels. To make it official, put on a hat and a tie.

These are merely a few ideas to get you started. I’m confident you’ll think of some original ideas once you start looking through your closet. Be imaginative, and keep in mind that this is a costume party where you can be whoever you like. Have fun.