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1960s Posh Mad Men Party ThemeThrow a swanky, posh 1960s Mad Men party. We'll show you how to do it up mid-century style: sport some hip 1960s cocktail party clothes, serve cocktail party recipes, and get the ambiance just right.
Mad Men Ideas For A Party With Style1960 fashions are back in vogue from clothing and home furnishings to mixed drink cocktails, and we say, why not go all the way! Dress like the cool cat you are. Your guests can dress as characters from the show or any sveltely-dressed figure: Audrey Hepburn, Guy Hamilton's James Bond character, or Marylyn Monroe. For inspiration, look to AMC's recent hit television show: Mad Men. Have your guests dress as characters from the show. For extra fun, set up your laptop so that guests take the Mad Men quiz. Learn the madmen rules and discover just what madmen are all about at AMC Television.
Vintage Cocktail Recipes
What do you serve at a Madmen cocktail party? Vintage Cocktails! Everyone knows that Martinis have been a popular drink since the 50s, but there are a few vintage drink recipes that we've dug up you may not remember!
Sip on a Vodka Gimlet or go back in time with a refreshing Cuba Libre. Print off our free Vintage Cocktail Recipes poster. It's the perfect poster to display at your cocktail party, especially if you'd like guests to make their own cocktails. Here's another little tip for a Vintage cocktail party feel. Many hosts made big batches of cocktails in a cocktail pitcher all at once. This made for easy serving. So, instead of making only once martini at a time, the hostess would make 6 or 8 and keep them chilled.
Mad Men Party FoodCanapes were quite popular at the turn of the century...as was caviar. But, if you're budget doesn't include caviar, there are a few things that any good retro host will have. Casseroles and jello molds. That's right! The 50s and 60s were the beginning of these one dish wonders. Create a casserole and dish is up in single servings. Consider an avocado salad jello mold or similar fruit filled jello mold...not all guests will enjoy the taste, but it can serve as the centerpiece for a truly vintage table! Mad Men Christmas Party Ideas
What could be more fun than a Madmen Christmas party theme?! This party theme has a little of everything: a vintage feel, Manhattan elegance, and classic cocktails.
If you really want to pull off the theme, an aluminum Christmas tree is the ticket. GE came out with the first electric Christmas tree light at the turn of the century. Include the oversized retro style lights in your decor. More ideas? How about vintage advertisements from the 50s and 60s?! Frame them or simply hang them on the walls to give the look of the ad agency featured in the television show. As well, these advertisements are great conversation starters and it's fun to see what types of items were popular at the time. Cocktail party games were very popular. For Christmas parties, we suggest the White Elephant Gift exchange game. It's a classic.
What to Wear to a Mid Century Themed PartyThe styles of the 50s and 60s are actually coming back in vogue. For women, up-style hair, gold brooches and fashion jewelry, wiggle shirts (pencil skirts) and stockings were in. For men, white shirts, cardigan sweaters, skinny ties and with slim fitting trousers were the rage.You can probably pull together an outfit from your own closet, but you can also haunt vintage shops and thrift stores for the perfect retro style clothing.
Play episodes of Mad Men on your television during your party for free by visiting www.hulu.com.
Free Printable Cocktail Recipe Cards
Visit your local thrift store for 1960's treasures to decorate the key areas of your home. A vintage lamp
Serve the period appropriate drinks. Examples of popular mixed drinks of the 1960s are Gimlets, Vodka Daisies, Arnold Palmers (a non alcoholic beverage of tea and lemonade), and Heineken beer. See more mixed drink recipe cards to use in addition to our cocktail party poster above. Finally! Creative party theme ideas for a more sophisticated slant on a really cool era! Want more party ideas for adults?
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 White Elephant Party Kit & Printable Gift Exchange Game $5.99 Suitable for Adult & Office Parties 
Find handy and funny gift ideas under $5, $10 and $20! See Secret Santa gifts, White Elephant gift ideas, and cheap stocking stuffers.
 Many of our Christmas party games are downloadable printable games. They make great last minute Chrismtas gift ideas and you can print and party right away!
 See our Christmas clay-mation video featuring our new Christmas Printables!
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