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Throwing an 80s Party

80s Theme Party

So you want to throw an 80s Party? Well there are some key things everyone needs if they want to have a totally awesome 80's themed party..

80s Music

You will want the 80s music flowing all night long during your 80s party, so load up on the top hits from the 80s. It s best to keep it up beat.. While you might have been a big fan of Air Supply, that is not really the kind of rockin music that will get a party going. That does not mean just playing dance music from the likes of Rick Astley, Madonna, or Expose. In the 80s, we loved to dance to rock music, so make sure and play plenty of Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, A-Ha, Prince, etc.. Check out the 80s Video Channels on this website for music ideas or you could just stream the Great 80s - 80s Party Radio Station.

You could also get the following compilation albums for a great mixture of 80s party music:

Another great way to make sure the 80s music never stops is to using a streaming music service like Napster. For one low price, you get all the 80s music you want streamed over the internet. This is great for handling requests at your 80s party, as you have a music catalog of over seven million songs at your disposal.

 

80s Props, 80s Decorations, and 80s Party Favors

You will want to make people feel like they are in the 80s at your party, so you will need party decorations and props from the 80s scattered around the room. The most obvious things to get are Rubik's Cubes. Nothing brings back thoughts of the 80s like that multi colored cube does. These can also be used for games and contests. Other good party favors would be candy popular from the 80s (Pixy Stix, Pop Rocks, Fun Dip,80s Party Standeeetc..). You can find these at the Old Time Candy Company.

You will also want to decorate the room(s) your 80s party will take place in. You can find 80s party decorations at your local party store or online at a place like ShindigZ (for free shipping on orders over $85 use code VSCJ2R). Your party decorations should contain popular colors from the 80s (teal/turquoise, red/pink, yellow, lavender, etc.. ). One fun item to have at an 80s Party is an 80s Standee from ShindigZ where guests can put there heads through the cardboard cutouts and get their picture taken.

Also you can use these awesome Vinyl Record Bowls for snacks which will be sure to remind people of the 80s!

Or get these Vintage Vinyl LP Record Coasters for your guests to put their drinks on!

80s Costumes

Wearing 80s costumes is one of the most fun parts of hosting an 80s party. You will want to make sure and tell people that dressing up in 80s related garb is required for entrance!

You should send 80s costume ideas out for people with the invitation, as some might not know what they should be looking for.

The most obvious 80s costumes usually involve leg warmers or tights, big hair w/ribbons, baggy sweatshirts, and bright colored mini skirts for the girls, while the guys usually have some kind of long hair/mullets, mesh shirts, and leather pants or acid wash jeans. Here are some other great ideas for 80s costumes:

The Madonna or MC Hammer looks:

80s costumes
Diva Adult
80s Costumes

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80's Video Super Star Costume - Eighties Costumes 80s costume
Video Super Star 80s Costumes

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The Karate Kid

 

Any 80s TV/Movie Character (Magnum, Indiana Jones, The Karate Kid, etc.. ). Look at The TV Store Online for 80s costumes related to TV and Movies.

Michael Jackson Beat It Costume

 

BuyCostumes has a Retro 80s Section with all sorts of 80s costumes and accessories, including the new for this year: Michael Jackson "Beat It" Costume.



Another fun costume would be to go as the quintessential arcade character of the 80s: Pac Man! Just dress all in yellow and get this Pac-Man Head Hat to top off the costume.

 

80s Themed Games

You will also want to give the guests of your 80s party something to do when they aren't dancing to the great 80s tunes. You could spice up your party with some 80s name that tune contests, where you play a snipit of an 80s song and ask your guests to guess the song title. You could use your Ruibiks Cubes from above to have some puzzle solving contests. You could also have some 80s games available for your guests to play:


80s Name That Tune

Trivial Pursuit: Totally 80s


VH1's I Love The 80s Board Game
Simon Trickster Hand-Held Game Simon Trickster Hand-Held Game

 


Talicor Re-fraze 80's Pop Edition

 


Table Topics Conversation Cards - Decades - '80s

Scene It? 80s Deluxe Edition

The 80's Game

 

 



 

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