What does the concept of "retro" mean to you? For some, the 90s seem like an era of dinosaurs, because there were no mobile phones, the Internet was just beginning, and computers were huge, heavy boxes with flexible floppy disks. But still, the majority connects the word "retro" with the dudes of the 60s, rock and roll, vinyl records and lush hairstyles.
Vintage is back in fashion, and after the acclaimed movie "Hipsters", the retro-style party has become a real hit!
What to wear at a retro party?
Girls will look unique in bright dresses with lush petticoats, stockings with a seam and low-heeled sandals. A high hairstyle with bouffant decorated with a small bow will perfectly complement the image. Another option: a graceful little hat and gloves on the hands.
There is also a style for young people: narrow trousers-pipes, a colored or striped jacket with wide shoulders, a bright neckerchief or a narrow tie-herring, and on the head you can build a comb in the style of Elvis.
How to make a room?
A retro-style party necessarily implies dancing in its program, which means that there must be a place for them in the hall. The design will depend on the theme that you prefer: a retro-style hostel New Year's party or a romantic American prom. All options can be used very successfully.
The necessary style is emphasized by garlands of light bulbs, vinyl records hanging on the walls, retro posters and photographs of popular singers and actresses of the 60s. You can put a bobbin tape recorder in a prominent place , next to it are bobbins and records.
How to feed the guests?
Any retro party is a light meal and wine. No complicated cocktails, expensive seafood. Everything should be as student-like as possible.
What kind of music to choose?
At such a party, music should just “blow up” the dance floor! Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bill Haley are best suited, and from domestic ones - Zhanna Aguzarova and Bravo. After all, dudes come off dancing rock and roll, boogie-woogie, rhythm and blues and a twist!
How to entertain the "stylish" guests?
1. Quiz
We cut out bright ties from cardboard in advance. We attach them to the neck of the guests. The presenter declares himself a “Komsomol member”: he grabs the Komsomol badge and picks up scissors. He asks questions in turn to everyone, and if the participant does not know the answer, then the Komsomolets cuts off a piece of his bright cardboard tie. If the answer is correct, the tie remains intact. Whoever has the longest tie as a result gets a stylish prize (for example, yellow socks).
The most interesting questions are about deciphering the jargon of dudes, for example, what did the word “semolina” mean, who are “dynamists” and “ruddy loaves”.
2. Dance competitions
With plate:
For this competition you will need props - plates made of cardboard or colored disposable tableware. Several couples are participating. For starters, let them just squeeze the plate with their bellies and dance so slow a dance. Then the music changes to jazz, boogie-woogie, twist. The position of the plate also needs to be changed at the command of the presenter: clamped with elbows, hips, foreheads, without dropping it on the floor.
With a newspaper:
Hand out newspapers to each participant to find out who is the best at knocking her down with a twist.
Best dance floor couple:
Of course, which retro-style party can do without dancing, dancing and dancing again? Choose the king and queen of the dance floor - the most fiery and persistent couple.
3. Stylish tie
Give guests solid colored ties, colors and find out: who will be able to create the most original “style” masterpiece.
4. Retro photo shoot
Take pictures of guests by selecting the appropriate props so that their images can be compared with stylish photographs of older dudes from the 60s.
As you can see, the ideas for a retro party are just the sea, the main thing is to light up! Do not be afraid to surprise the guests, because dudes can do everything!