Living in the Past Party

Living in the Past? Party it up like it's 1970, 1980, or 1999 all over again! Take a time machine to your favorite era.

The living in the past party theme is a little different than just an 80s themed party or disco party. For this party theme, guests are invited to come from an era that's their favorite. Get ready for 80s prom queens, 40s gangsters, and 20s flappers to party down under one roof!

For a retro party theme like this one, costumes are lots of fun. Guests can make it as elaborate or as easy as they like. The great thing about this type of costume party is that anything goes, so it's easy to find a costume for little money at a thrift store, discount store, or even in your own closet (we won't tell)!

How to Create the Best Retro Party Themes

Music: Create a compilation of different music from a variety of eras. Include the Charleston from the 20s, Frank Sinatra from the 40s, Elvis from the 50s, Madonna and Michael Jackson from the 80s, and so one. Pandora internet radio is a free, amazing music source is you need a little help selecting music.

Decoration and Party Supplies You can go wild with decorations from any decade. Use posters, standees, strobe lights, and whatever your heart desires. If you party spans several rooms, decorate each room with a different era theme: 60s in the dining room, 80s in the kitchen, and 70s in the living room. A disco ball is a must! It's the one thing that every party needs. Get more ideas in the Retro Themed Party shop below.

Costumes, Food and Everything In Between Need ideas for costumes, food, etc. We have party ideas for 60s parties, 70s disco, 80s themed parties, and more. Start with the links below for costume shopping, party games, etc.

• 80s Theme Party
• Hippie Theme Party
• Disco Party

Retro Themed Party Supplies

Living in the Past: Retro Party Themes

For my 35th birthday party I had a L.I.P Party: Living In the Past Party. We chose the 60's, 70's and 80's themes. I asked everyone to dress up in costume from their favorite era.

I provided different foods from each era. And also did some online research and brought in retro candy for each era. I purchased decorations for each era online and put them all around the house. I also held a costume contest.

We had people dressed in tie dye, some Madonna's and even a Paul Stanley from KISS (it was a woman who came this way).

I also purchased a couple if compilation CD's from each era. We actually did the Hustle! Everyone had such a great time. I think they enjoyed listening to the music we grew up with, and dressing up as we did back in the day.

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