1980s

Whether or not they want to, most people considering this theme can remember the sartorial disaster that was the 80s. The horrors of frizzy hair and oversized clothes are fun to wear (this time with irony), and the music is great fun to dance to. Browse down the page for food and party game ideas.

80s 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 1980s 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 1980s Costumes
   
• We Love Colors - Tights, thigh high socks, knee high socks, stockings, leggings, fishnets, dancewear and more in over 45 colors and patterns. Sizes range from children's to plus size, men's and women's ranges. Everything on their site is available in purple. They have several shades of purple to choose from, see their color chart for examples. Flat rate delivery US wide.

80s Party Products

• ShindigZ - Thousands of party products for themed parties, birthdays, Halloween, holidays, special events and more. ShindigZ is family owned and run, based in Indiana with delivery US wide and to Canada.
  

80s Party Ideas

• Decor - Bright colors and geometric shapes. Posters of 80s stars and movies. Have a classic 80s movie playing in the background
• Themes - Bad hair, Dynasty, shoulder pads, MTV, oversized tops, martial arts uniforms, acid wash and high-waisted jeans, Star Wars
• Celebrities - Boy George, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, Duran Duran, George Michael, Jane Fonda, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Michael J Fox, Molly Ringwald, Mr T, Olivia Newton-John and Prince
• Activities - Karaoke, Biggest hair and best outfit competitions, 80s trivia. Atari and Arcade style games

80s Party Food

Food in the 80s is not all that different from contemporary party food, but the cocktails of the 80s were probably the standout of the decade.

• 80s Drinks: West Coast Coolers, Daiquiris, Blue Lagoon, Black Russians, Long Island Iced Tea, Sex on the Rocks, Screwdriver, anything with Galliano or Sambuca. Remember to serve with umbrellas!
• Candy from the 80s: Redskins, Red and Green frogs, Milk bottles, Teeth
• For more 1980s foods see Food Timeline