Thanks Steve and Jenx for your comments.
I have found that as I get older the outfits get more ambitious and outrageous. it's often useful having a stock of wood and tools to help with the creativity! I now also know I am a size 14-16 in stretch leggings!!!
The winner of the Sylvia award came as the film 'The war of the roses' - she wore a rose covered dress, band of bullets and a hat with a tank on the top and plastic soldiers on the peak cap.
Other good (homemade) entries included an Australian wizard (Wizard of Oz) and the 'Million Dollar baby'.