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Why Not Host a Fifties Party?

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 posted by Harry

Fifties Party

If you want to throw a party but you aren’t sure how you want to decorate, try throwing a themed party. If you have a particular fondness for a certain decade, then make that your theme. The Fifties, for instance, is a fabulous decade for a theme party. You can really set a fantastic mood with the ready availability of selections for 50’s decorations. Since this is not actually the fifties, you don’t have to worry about appearing authentic; use your creativity in addition to your 50’s themed decorations.

One great way to get idea for your 50’s party is to watch some old TV shows, such as “I love Lucy.” TV shows of the time are a great reflection of how people dressed, how they decorated their homes and what music they listened to. Poodle skirts, t-shirts with rolled up sleeves and scarves holding up pony tails are all good examples of 50’s wear for your party.

You can get fifties themed balloons and confetti and scatter them everywhere. A combination of helium and air filled balloons allows you to have balloons overhead and underfoot, which can make for a great party atmosphere. Since no one wore stilettos in the fifties, you shouldn’t have too much trouble with people stepping on the balloons and popping them.

Get your hands on some fifties music and have fun with it. You might want to put other music on at some point, just to change things up a bit but remember, fifties music is great for dancing and singing along. Maybe some of your guests will remember how to do the dances popular in the fifties and teach the others so they can dance along to the music.

Don’t forget that fifties clothes were very distinctive. It would be fun for everyone to dress up and compare their get-ups when they arrive. Dressing up in 50’s attire is sure to bring back memories for some of your guests. The 50’s were a time of transition and you are apt to have guests show up in anything from a Marlon Brando impersonator with a leather jacket and slicked back hair-do to a Marilyn Monroe impersonator complete with a platinum wig.

When it comes to obtaining party supplies, you may be at a bit of a loss as to where to find niche items, but you needn’t worry. There are numerous stores that can provide you with almost any kind of party supplies. These stores are easy to locate both on the street and online. Online stores often have a larger selection than brick and mortar stores. While you can actually walk into a street store and look at all the products they carry, they are normally more costly.

Online party supply retailers are able to supply all your decorative needs in addition to providing you with many options to browse. Numerous online party supply retailers stock all the appropriate music and costumes for your Fifties party, so make sure you check out a variety of sites before ordering. You never know what the next store may have for you to fall in love with.

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