Look for an awesome party idea? Take your guests back a few decades with an 80’s party. While many of us would never choose to relive that decade, an 80’s themed party is a fly way to get friends together for a bombdigity time. Get all your headbangers, dexters, betties, dudes and dudettes together and party like its 1982. Follow these tips for a righteous time.
What to Wear: The most important part of your 80’s party is what you wear! 80’s were a time of fashion confusion and lucky for you a lot of that confusion has returned to stores for a sexy come back. For ladies, look for some hot color tights and leggings; pair them with acid washed skirts, or oversized t-shirts. High tops, scrunches, fingerless gloves, and lingerie inspired tops are all totally shibby choices.
If you’re a man, look for acid washed jeans, parachute pants, jean jackets, baggie blazers, high tops and penny loafers. Look for great 80’s clothing at your local second hand shop. Save your money for great accessories that you can wear again like tights, leggings, bracelets etc…
Invitations: If you are moderately creative, try making your own invitations. Cover them with 80’s sayings like “Eat My Shorts, “ “Totally Awesome,” and “Bodacious;” 80’s music and movie icons, or even pictures of yourself and your friends dawning 80’s threads. If you don’t have the time, energy, or creativity to make your own, choose something in flashy loud neon colors.
Decorations: Transform your home or apartment into a gnarly pad with bright neon colors and simple geometric shapes. For some reason the best way to describe 80’s themed decorations is clashing and loud. You can also look for 80’s icon birthday party plates and napkins for a little extra flash.
Music: The music shouldn’t be hard to figure out. If you own satellite radio, check out the all 80’s channels; if not just check out who was topping the charts in the 80’s. Check out your local music stores to find some great used 80’s albums for moderately cheap. You can also rummage through your parents, older brother or sisters, or even your own CD collection to pull of those CDs that have been hidden for so long. Look for “fresh” music by 80’s favorites like Culture Club, Bangles, Billy Idol, Pat Benatar, Blondie and more.
Food: Well, believe it or not there isn’t a huge selection of killer 80’s party grub. My suggestions are hamburger helpers, chicken nuggets (McDonalds and fast food in general were pretty popular then), and Sloppy Joe’s or Manwhiches. Get a little crazy with some fluffernutter sandwiches.
If you have a sweet tooth you’re absolutely in luck because 80’s candy is relatively easy to come by. Do a little research online or at the library to find out what candies were satisfying sugar cravings. It’s a good idea to go with fun candies that you know will bring back rockin memories. Pop Rocks, Bazooka Gum, candy Buttons, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish, and Bottle Caps just to name a few.
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