You can dunk fabric in fire retardant solution, which you can buy from your local hardware store. On the whole, alcohol is not the best drug for a party, but most people feel they need to get merry on booze before they can drop their inhibitions. Dress Code SFC always insists on a dress code although many of us wish we didn't have to do so. It also keeps out people who only come to gawp and are unwilling, or not yet ready, to get into the spirit of the occasion. Women often find it easier to dress sexily, arriving in revealing and sexy underwear, or fetish clothing.
Men are traditionally less keen, unless they're fetishists who enjoy wearing rubber or leather.
Many popular fancy dress costumes such as clerical gear add spice and fun. Dress codes add a visual turn-on and help create an erotic ambience. We've found that it's better to let guests know in advance the standards of behaviour expected of them, to enable everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. We've started training stewards who wear SFC Steward T-shirts and stand around looking helpful. They're not bouncers, and are only there to help explain the best way to behave in order to have a good time, and will only fetch a bouncer as a last resort.