The “Disco” style originated in the late 70s - early 80s of the last century in the West. As a result, the “Disco” style spread and became fashionable in many countries around the world, and Russia was no exception among these countries. Brightness, dynamism, sexuality - all these adjectives can safely characterize this style direction.
The “disco” fashion has recently become widespread, both among young people and middle-aged people. So, what is this style? How to organize a “crazy” party in the “Disco” style? How to surprise your guests?
There should be no limit to this direction of fantasy. The “Disco” style is bright and a little tacky. And the main thing is dancing to the point of insanity and a great mood.
Party Invitations
Where does any party start? Of course, from the invitations. They should be decorated according to the theme of the party. The invitation card should “shout” about what event the person is invited to. There are many options: depict popular pop stars of that time (Andriano Celentano, Gloria Gaynor, John Travolta, the Combination group, Alla Pugacheva), make invitations on colored paper, decorate them with a large yellow smiley - the most popular symbol of disco times, use clippings from newspapers or magazines of that time, put the invitations in envelopes and pour confetti there, do not forget to indicate in the invitations that there is a strict dress code at the party - everyone must be dressed in the style of the party's direction.
80's style drinks and snacks
Preparing the treat is the easiest part, as food in the 1980s is characterized by a lack of frills. There is no need to try to come up with something special. On the contrary, at a party, the dishes should be simple and well known.
- Appetizers include sandwiches with doctor's sausage or sprats, pickled cucumbers, pickled mushrooms, and pickled tomatoes.
- For salads - Olivier, mimosa, vinaigrette or herring under a fur coat.
- Hot dishes include dumplings with sour cream, fried chicken with potatoes, homemade cutlets with pasta.
- As a dessert - Napoleon, honey cake, potatoes or anthill. Waffles, candies and cookies are suitable.
- Drinks include Soviet champagne, Zhiguli beer and Stolichnaya vodka.
In the invitation, you can mention that everyone should bring their favorite dish. This way the table will be more varied, but economical.
To maintain the atmosphere, don't forget to decorate the table too. Lay out a beautiful tablecloth “for guests”, put bright napkins, insert colored straws into drinks. The most reliable image will be obtained if you find all the elements:
- Glass decanter.
- Faceted glasses.
- Oilcloth.
- Steel trays.
How to decorate a room?
What about the location of the party? It needs to be formalized. A mirror ball under the ceiling... and, of course, color music - these are integral attributes of such a party. Post posters, photographs and images of stars of that time on the walls, get vinyl records, an old cassette recorder with tapes that will be played at the party, play on the walls, using a special player, silent films of that time - “Agent 007”, “Mimino” ", "Juno and Avos", "Afonya", "Star Wars", "Cabaret", use any things and accessories reminiscent of disco times. Use bright, eye-catching colors, sparkles, tinsel, beads, confetti, rattling curtains made of large beads at the entrance. The light in the room should be dim, semi-dark (candles can be used), saturate the air with the spirit of “disco” - incense sticks and aroma lamps will come in handy. Recordings on cassettes must be appropriate - Viktor Tsoi, Abba, Yuri Shatunov, Andriano Celentano, Alla Pugacheva, Toto Gutungo, Ottawan, Haddaway, Freestyle, Combination, Alena Apina, Andrei Derzhavin, Roman Zhukov and many hits of other performers of the late 70s - early 80s-90s. In the case of a disco party, music is the main component of the holiday, its party.
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Decor
A retro party in the style of the 80s can take place at home, in a country house, in a cafe or club, or in a loft. The main thing is that there is no overabundance of modern things and details in the interior - it is necessary to hide them all, and the abundance will complicate this task.
For the evening, hide all modern interior details. Hang posters and photos of 80s stars on your walls. Cabinets and window: Place bright colored lamps, or better yet, lava lamps. Additional touches to maintain the atmosphere - large speakers, cassette recorder, streamers, garlands. But with political paraphernalia in the style of the 80s: portraits of Soviet leaders, banners, etc. - it’s easy to overdo it and you need to be careful.
Don't be afraid to make the atmosphere of the room too bright and flashy - this is exactly what you need. Sparkles, rain, sequins - everything will come in handy.
If you are planning not just a party, but a disco, then you cannot do without a spinning glass ball and light music. You can buy it, rent it, or make it yourself. It is enough to cover the globe with pieces of a mirror or CDs.
If you want to create a more homely atmosphere, find an old TV and cover it with a white tablecloth. Place a vase with dried flowers. An old radio, wall hanging, crystal glassware, and cuckoo clock will complete the ambiance.
Another idea for organizing a party in the style of the desired era is to invite friends to a “buffet”. The decor should be minimalistic: a table - a kind of counter and posters. The most important thing is to print out Soviet labels and stick them on modern products.
Musical accompaniment in retro style
In addition to interior decoration, an important part of a retro party in the style of the desired era is music. Familiar motifs will help you quickly remember the past years and remind you of that atmosphere. And even if the songs are unfamiliar, the fiery rhythms of the 80s will instantly put guests in a cheerful mood.
For the evening, prepare one or more playlists. They may differ from each other depending on the pastime: one is for dancing, another is for a feast, the third is for competitions, etc. Both foreign and domestic performers are suitable. At the peak of their popularity were
- "ABBA"
- "Modern Talking"
- "Bad Boys Blue", CC Catch, etc.
You can ask guests in advance to send their favorite hits of the era. If everyone participates in compiling the playlist, everyone will definitely like this music.
Suits
Particular attention should be paid to the clothing and appearance of the disco organizers and invited guests; everyone should look extravagant. So, we take out dusty boxes with mom and dad’s things, shoes and jewelry from the mezzanine.
Girls invited to a disco can wear colored leggings, shapeless T-shirt dresses, fluffy skirts, blouses with wide shoulders, flared jeans, large fishnet tights, tunics with sequins, ultra-short denim shorts, satin trousers, dresses with deep necklines, a little naked body, glitter on the body, translucent T-shirts and tunics, leather trousers, hats, gloves with cut off fingers. You can wear shiny sandals with incredibly high heels, colored ballet flats, moccasins with multi-colored lacing, ridiculous sneakers and other shoes that catch your eye. It would be appropriate to hang yourself with a huge amount of cheap plastic jewelry: beads, brooches, drop earrings, clip-on earrings and bright bracelets - it should sparkle, shimmer and ring, drawing attention to the guest. Think carefully about your makeup and hairstyle; they, like everything else, should be “screaming.” The hair can be curled from the roots to the very ends or heavily combed, be sure to comb your bangs and pin them up, and most importantly, spray them generously with hairspray, preferably with multi-colored sparkles, you can use colored round wigs. Highlight the eyes. Apply more shadows, pink, blue, light green, orange or purple, line your eyes with bright black arrows, apply blush on your cheeks, paint your lips with bright pink, purple or scarlet lipstick, add false eyelashes to all this. Add more pearl in your makeup and it will look appropriate to your outfit and the theme of the party. And, to complete the look, you can use perfume with floral scents.
Outfits for young people, as well as for girls, can be very diverse. Flared jeans, banana trousers, knitted tights with lurex, shiny and bright, acid colors, shirts made of synthetic fabrics, white leather trousers, colored turtlenecks will look most impressive on young people, but the most “bomb” among the outfits will be a white suit in paired with a black turtleneck. You can wear patent leather shoes, sneakers with colored laces or moccasins. Just like girls, use accessories: cheap watches, star glasses, bow ties, funny ties, belts, bracelets, etc. You can create a hairstyle by smoothing your hair and styling it with hair gel, or by tousling your hair to make a “hedgehog” and fix it with hairspray. Just like girls, it is acceptable to use multi-colored wigs.
You can also invite guests to dress up as popular pop stars of the time and thereby organize a look-alike competition, which is inherently very exciting.
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Disco party scenario
Party. At the entrance to the premises where the party will be held, it is appropriate to arrange lotteries for guests, in which they can earn coupons for alcoholic drinks, disco dollars, win prizes and souvenirs by completing exciting and simple tasks. In smoking areas, place paper bags with seeds, dominoes, playing cards, and cheap cigarettes that were common during disco times. Choose a DJ who will spin disco hits and fulfill the musical wishes of the guests.
And, of course, you can’t do without an entertainment program and snacks. A variety of competitions are best suited for entertaining guests, for example, a competition for the best performer of disco hits, a competition for the best solo or pair dancers in the disco style, the main thing is to accompany all competitions with the right music (singles from old films are suitable), quizzes on knowledge “Disco” era, “Guess the Melody” competition, “Funny Cord” competition (2 chairs are placed opposite each other at a distance of 4 steps with their backs facing each other, a rope is placed under the chairs, 2 players stand near the chairs and, on command, change places and try to pull rope from under the chairs first), “The Most Sensitive” (any objects are placed on a chair, the participant sits down and tries to guess what objects they are and in what quantity), knockout competition, “Fanta”, “Ring”, competition for the best outfit and other competitions. For participating in competitions, winners can receive souvenirs: a small calendar, notebook, pen, jewelry, etc.
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Spend a bright evening in the style of the 80s
The 80's era party scenario must be spot on. You can’t leave guests to their own devices so that they don’t get bored and lose the atmosphere. Select competitions and games according to the criteria of ease and ease. They should be simple and fun.
Don't forget about the prizes for the winners. Prepare calendars, certificates, orders, chewing gum, toffees, chocolates, etc. - everything that was typical for discos in the 80s.
- Quiz “Guess the melody” or “Guess the movie.” Play music from a bygone era for a few seconds or show a still from a movie, and guests must guess where they were taken from.
- Quiz “Experts Speak.” Test guests' knowledge of the history of the 1980s, famous figures of the era, culture, sports, etc.
- Olympics 1980. Hold a competition among the guests to see who can do the most push-ups, squats, spin the hula hoop the longest, etc.
- Everybody dance. Make a selection with dance hits of the era: lambada, macarena, etc. Guests must remember the movements and show them as best as possible.
- The star is visiting. If the guests came dressed as one of the celebrities of the era, you can hold a competition among them for the similarity of the image, vocals, and dance.
- "What am I doing?". The host shows the guests cards depicting two or three objects, and the participants guess what connects them. For example, perfume and a felt-tip pen, a pencil and a cassette tape.
You can also request an invitation from guests at the beginning of the 80s-style evening. You can hide a secret word on it, and when you say it, guests will receive a small gift. Or the lack of an invitation will serve as a reason to ask tricky questions about the era, force them to dance or sing, etc.
All activities for guests at the party can be combined into one quest. Guests will receive a hint for participating or winning. Having collected them all, they will find a “time capsule” - a cache of things from the era. If everyone can take one item, they will have a souvenir of the evening. At the end of the evening, the organizer can collect invitations from the guests and leave a small wish or parting message on them as a keepsake.
Plan the approximate timing of the party in advance. Make sure your guests don't get bored or overtired. It is convenient if you write in advance the approximate time of the meeting in the invitation so that the guests can calculate their strength.
Menu
How to organize a table for a disco party? It is worth remembering that a disco is not a feast, but a moving and active event, so do not overload the table with unnecessary things, it should be a buffet table. Place stacks of plates on the table and place cutlery next to them. So what should be edible on the table? The answer is simple: the table should have cold cuts, canapés, chips, sandwiches, croutons, perhaps light salads, but be sure to put squash caviar on the table, because... at that time it was the most popular snack and not a single event was complete without it. The main dish of the party should be cheese fondue (pieces of bread dipped in soft melted cheese). Of the drinks during the “disco”, preference was given to Coca-Cola and cocktails that included it (for example, 100 grams of port + 100 grams of Coca-Cola + 1 teaspoon of instant coffee, insert into a straw and quickly mix everything just before most usage).
Here, in fact, are the main secrets of disco-style parties. Show maximum imagination, don’t be lazy to get things from the disco era and your party will be a success. Good luck with the organization and have fun!
80s style invitations
A 1980s themed party starts with the invitations. Yes, you can always send a message or call, but a postcard with a personal invitation will set the right atmosphere in advance and will be a good souvenir.
The ideal option is invitations designed in accordance with the concept of the 80s. Remember or find on the Internet what movie or dance tickets, travel cards, concert posters, etc. looked like in those days. You can download a template for a suitable invitation on the Internet, or you can make it yourself and fill it out with a ballpoint pen.
It is better to send out invitations to guests in advance so that all guests have time to prepare their outfit. Be sure to indicate that a costume party is planned so that no one is caught off guard.
An invitation to a party with an 80s vibe can be the ticket of entry for guests. If they forget it, they will dance, sing, drink the penalty, etc. The main thing is that all the actions of the guests also correspond to the desired style and general atmosphere.
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