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 Music and Entertainment

• Karaoke Island over 6500 top-quality mp3 karaoke songs and 17 000 MIDI-files! Instant download and demos available for every song.

80s Clothing and Costumes

• Jokers Masquerade - Have a great collection of quality 80s costumes. They are based in England with UK wide and to selected international delivery (excluding Canada and the U.S.). For some bright, retro fashion check out Adult 70's & 80's Disco & Pimp - His and Hers and Adult 80's Fancy Dress - His and Hers.
   
• Truffle Shuffle - Have a great range of retro clothes, bags, mugs, key rings, jewellery and more featuring iconic brands and characters from the 80s. These include AC/DC, Madonna, The Sex Pistols, Blondie and more. They are based in England with UK and most international delivery.

80s Party Products

80s Party Ideas

• Decor - Bright colours 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!
• Lollies from the 80s: Redskins, Red and Green frogs, Milk bottles, Teeth
• For more 1980s foods see Food Timeline