As one of the most iconic films of all time and with such a huge selection of instantly recognisable characters, the Star Wars franchise has provided us with a magnitude of different costumes to choose from.

Our Top Picks For Mens Star Wars Fancy Dress

Adult Clone Wars DLX Clone Trooper Commander Cody

Price: £63.99

Now given the absolutely fanatical devotion of some Star Wars fans it is no surprise that such fancy dress costumes do run to almost £1000 but this recreation of a clone wars commander costs far less and yet gives the wearer a sense of realism that is hard to match.

The simplicity of this outfit is what makes it so affordable, it is a one piece jumpsuit with all the armour sewn on, a belt and a two piece helmet. This costume is quite distinctive given that most other stormtroopers where pure white or white and blue costumes; this will keep you standing out at any Star Wars party. Add a stormtrooper blaster to complete the look.

Darth Vader Costume

Price: £31.49

The most well known and best recognised baddie in movie history is going to a fancy dress party and you are the one who is going to be playing this iconic role. This adult Darth Vader costume may be a great low price but you get pretty much everything you need to join the Emperor on the Dark Side.

Here is what you get for your money: a beautifully designed, injection molded face mask, long black Vader cape and a single piece black jumpsuit with attached boot tops and belt. All you really need to get that realistic look is a pair of black gloves and a lightsaber which must be red if you are to accurately mimic the film.

Our Top Picks For Ladies Star Wars Fancy Dress

Sexy Amidala Star Wars Costume

Price: £39.99

Queen Amidala captures the heart of young Anakin Skywalker in the Attack of the Clones and you will capture the hearts of all the guys at your next Star Wars party in this sexy, midrift exposing, outfit. Staying fairly true to one of the costumes actually worn in the film, this piece will suit almost any shape and any size.

Everything you see in the picture, apart from the gun, is yours when you buy this costume and this includes the almost skin tight top ans trousers (with attached boot tops), separate silver armband for the uncovered arm and a belt. Padme was ever so popular in the films and you will be in equally high demand in this sexy number.

Sexy Princess Leia Costume

Price: £39.99

While this is the same price as the Amidala costume, the reason it wins our best value award is because unlike the Amidala costume which can almost be put together from your own wardrobe, the true Princess Leia look is very hard to achieve without buying a purpose made costume. She was every mans fantasy back when A New Hope came out in 1977 and her look, particularly her hair, is one of the best loved and most copied in cinema.

The crux of this Leia costume is the double split that exposes both legs and this is also why it is hard to reproduce yourself. The dress is completed with a detailed silver belt and the mandatory Leia wig. You will need a pair of white boots to get the best out of this outfit.

Most Requested Additions to Star Wars Costumes

Blue Star Wars Lightsaber

Price: £14.98

So here it is, the one piece of equipment that epitomizes the entire Star Wars franchise. If you are after just one thing to take along to a Star Wars party, regardless whether you buy a custom costume of make your own, then take one of these.

This blue lightsaber is meant for true Jedis and not those who have decided to cross to the Dark Side, if you are playing Darth Vader or any other Sith then you will want a red saber. These are just the height of cool as far as we are concerned.

Will You Join The Dark Side?

The first choice is whether you want to stay pure and true fighting for all that is good or to join the dark side and attempt to mould the galaxy into your liking through submission, control and warfare. Regardless of which side you choose there is bound to be a star wars costume to suit you.

Federation and Jedi Characters

Fighting the good cause is not always an easy task but luckily there are plenty of people who chose this path and you too can follow in their footsteps. For the guys there is plenty of choice between such characters as Luke, Obi-Wan, Hans Solo, Yoda and Chewbacca among others.

Options are more limited for the ladies with either Princess Leia or Amidala probably being your best bet; but even here there are several different outfits that can be obtained for these two characters from the classic look to the sexier getup.

Characters on the Dark Side

As the most awesome baddie from any film ever, Darth Vader is the top choice at many Star Wars themed fancy dress parties and with a selection of costumes for different budgets you too could go as him. If you would prefer to go as a different Darth then what about Darth Maul or Darth Sidious (A.K.A. The Emperor)?

Outside of the "Darths" you could be a bounty hunter such as Jango Fett, a Stromtrooper or one of the other sinister assassins found throughout the original and new trilogies.