1950s

The 50s is a decade remembered with nostalgia, even if you weren't there. The rise of the Teenager, the 'New Look' , Rock n Roll, TV and the Beat Generation (Beatniks) are all part of this decade. Browse down the page for food and party ideas.

50s Clothing and Costumes

• Buy Costumes - One of the world's largest costume and party shops with over 15,000 products available online. Delivers US wide and to some international destinations. See their classic and funny Historical Costumes
   
• Costume Express - Costume superstore specializing in full costumes and accessories. All shipping and handling charges are based on your merchandise total. Ships within US and Canada. Premium, Express, and 3-Day delivery options are only available for orders shipped within the United States. See their Adult Historical Costumes and Wigs

50s Party Products

• ShindigZ - Thousands of party products including balloons, partyware, and decorations for themed parties, birthdays, Halloween, office parties, holidays, special events and more. ShindigZ is family owned and run, based in Indiana with delivery US wide and to Canada.
   
• Candy Crate - Hard to find candy, retro candy & unique gifts. Make sure your next party is well stocked with all your old favorites, buy in bulk or by the piece. They also have a range of chocolate moulds and candy making supplies. Based in California with delivery US wide and internationally. Browse their full range or see their Retro Toys and Games and Classic Tin Signs
  

50s Party Ideas

The 1950s had plenty of musical, film and cultural icons that make great party themes.

• Decor - Do up your house as a 50s location like a Milk Bar, Diner, Drive-in or Sock-hop. Decorating your walls with Scene Setters makes this easy. You could also hire a Juke Box with 50s music on it
• Themes - Go as a 50s themed TV show or movie, such as Grease, Happy Days or I Love Lucy
• Celebrities - Alfred Hitchcock, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Doris Day, Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, Grace Kelly, James Dean, John Wayne, Lucile Ball,  Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando and Sandra Dee.
• Activities - Do easy 50s dances like the Twist and Limbo. 50s Trivia.

50s Party Food

Fast food was invented in the 1950s and a whole culture has evolved out of its consumption. Having a fast food theme makes catering easy. 

• Milkshakes and Ice-cream sodas (spiders)
• 'Burgers and Fries'
• Hotdogs
• For more 1950s foods see Food Timeline