What is an 80s themed party?
It was full of loud colors, extreme fashion, sky high hair, and forever defining music. To throw an 80’s theme party, you’ll want to include as many 80’s nostalgic ideas and items as you can. There are tons of fun ideas to help you make your theme party truly memorable and tons of fun.
What do you need for an 80s themed party?
15 Ideas for a Totally Awesome 80s Theme Party
- Totally Awesome Dress Code. The 80s gave us so many eye-popping fashion trends.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Fun. Hosting an evening get-together?
- Neon Lighting. Design: Claudia Owen.
- A Rad Playlist.
- Retro Candy Bar.
- Rubik’s Cube Cake.
- Music Themed Centerpieces.
- Retro Photo Booth.
How do you throw an 80’s party?
Throwing a Retro ’80s Birthday Party
- Hold a Costume Contest. Dressing up is a requirement for a proper theme party, and few themes are more fun for costume shopping than the 1980s.
- Play Retro Arcade Games.
- Bring Your Own Mixtape.
- Retro Decorations.
- Eat Like You’re a Kid.
What should my theme for my birthday be?
Vintage-Inspired Gumball Party. An unexpected gumball theme is a great way to add plenty of color to your party while tapping into every kid’s favorite thing: sweets!
What did adults do for fun in the 80s?
Recreating Like It’s 1985
- 80s Movie Night. Going to the movies was a big deal in the 80s, so share some of those great 80s movies with your community like “Back to the Future,” “The Goonies,” “Labyrinth,” “The Karate Kid,” and more!
- Aerobics/Dance Party.
- Basketball.
- Break Dancing.
- Karaoke.
- Roller Skating/ Roller Blading.
What kind of clothes did they wear in the 80s?
The fabrics of the 1980s were unquestionably velour, spandex, and Lycra, with comfortable cotton and natural silk also popular. Severely tailored military -style suits and jackets with padded shoulders were worn side-by-side with printed t-shirts, velvet tracksuits , and baggy harem pants or leggings.
What was the most popular food in the 1980’s?
Here are the ten we think really defined the decade.
- Spinach Dip in a Pumpernickel Bread Bowl. Spinach and Artichoke Dip (Image credit: Nealey Dozier)
- Jell-O Pudding Pops.
- Sloppy Joes.
- Sushi.
- Blackened Cajun Seafood.
- Pasta Salad.
- Totino’s Pizza Rolls.
- Poppy Seed Dressing and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
What was popular for teens in the 1980s?
20 Things Every “Cool Kid” Growing Up in the 1980s Owned
- Walkman. When the Sony Walkman first became available in the early ’80s, it was like science fiction.
- Members Only jackets. Netflix.
- Air Jordans.
- Merlin.
- Garbage Pail Kids.
- Trapper Keeper.
- Rubik’s Cube.
- Fisher Price Cassette Player.