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If you are considering having a themed party and you would like something that will likely be good fun for everyone invited then how about a 70s fancy dress?
Sometimes when individuals organise a themed party it can actually be a little limiting when it comes to picking a dress-up costume, but with a 70s fancy dress get together this is certainly not going to be a problem. Whenever you sit and remember the 1970s (if you are of sufficient age to recollect them...) then it won't be long before you realise just how many different styles of clothing there are to choose from. The seventies went through quite a few different stages, from hippies decked out in kaftans and loon pants to the later days of gold medallions and the disco look that has been immortalised through the likes of The Bee Gees. The decade actually went through a great deal of changes once that it came to an end. The choices in 70s fancy dress costumes is actually enormous.
There are some certain things that epitomise the ten years and, when selecting your costume, are fairly crucial. Consider items that were firm favourites with people such as 'bell-bottoms', over-sized sunglasses and pork chop sideburns. Platform shoes are another very popular choice for 70s fancy dress as are the 'glam rock' outfits which were worn by the likes of Slade, The Sweet, Mud and David Bowie (when he was in his Ziggy Stardust phase). There are also some great wigs on the market to help you to complete your look. Make sure that you remember loud shirts with flared collars. You can get some really good ideas for costumes just by watching some old clips of singers or television programmes from the time. Another truly iconic outfit that is always a popular choice when it comes to 70s fancy dress is the Elvis Presley studded white cat suit. Don't be surprised if more than one of your guests arrives wearing it...
Depending on just how much work you need to put in there are several traditionally 'retro' activities that you could include into your 70s fancy dress party. You might arrange some suitable activities such as 'Twister' and 'Ker-Plunk' along with things like 'Space Hopper' racing. A rapid look through the internet will quickly remind you of many other 70s video games, toys and pass-times that you could use for your celebration.
