These days, theme parties are popular; you name it, there is a theme to match an occasion. From all-white to retro, from company colours to the season of the year, there is a workable theme. So, you could get together with friends and have a gift-wrapping party or a room-decorating party and swap ideas.

But Flair is more interested in what to wear to the many parties this season, so take a look at these pictures and see if you get any inspiration.

Left: 'Red Hot' is all over the place this season. Right: This guest chose a sexy costume for her pirate-themed party. - Contributed

Girls flaunt their beautiful Hawaiian-themed costumes at a luau. - Contributed

Decked out in '80s gear, (from left) Nardia McKenzie, Tamarie Warner and Natalie Grandison are ready to have a good time at their theme party. - Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer

Cute as a button, this woman did a different take on the black-and-white theme. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

FASHION TIPS

1. Go shopping in your closets first because chances are, you have pieces that you could mix and match. Plus, you will only be wearing the costume once.

2. If you have to shop. buy the cheapest items.

3. For retro parties, go 'shopping' in your mother/grandmother's closet.

4. Remember that theme parties are for fun and you will probably be photographed several times, so interpret the theme well. There is usually a prize for the best interpretation of the theme/costume, so do some research before you put the outfit together.