subject: Great Ideas For Locating 60s Retro Party Supplies [print this page] A good place to start with pulling 60s Retro Party Supplies together is to first define what kind of 60s retro party is being planned. This time period in popular culture is known as "the sixties" which is a term used by many to describe and refer to this time in history. The 60's saw a shift towards the end of the decade when some social taboos were relaxed, some of which focused around sexism and racism during this time.
Knowing this can help in the question for the party supplies, starting off by decorating with tie die color arrangements. However, tie dying should not be the whole focus of the party therefore allowing other activities to take place as well. This might include; beads, peace signs and of course the attire the guest might be inclined to wear to the party. Which could include supplemental items being available to the party guest, from the 60s party supply list.
Most people will find that a great addition to a 60s Retro party will be to focus on the fashion trends that are popular. Put things like bell-bottom jeans, batik fabrics, paisley prints and other items that influenced fashion and hairstyles. If appropriate, the addition of the biniki and the mini-skirt will have the guests reliving the 60s retro party supplies in style. Then for kicks pick up some clippers, scirrors, hair gel, moose, etc to help every get their hairstyles set for the party. While picking up these items, try and find some examples to show the guest their options and get a hair stylist involved if you know one. For the men; pompadour, crew cut, flattop, tapered hairstyle, plus sideburns were introduced in the later part of the 60s. Now for the women; beehive hairdos, bird's nest and the chignon hairstyle were the rage then.
Music was very much a part of this decade, known as the sixties and so having music playing at the party is a great idea. Which means it should be included in the items being added to the party supplies list. For historic accuracy being able to play the music on the original format such as a 45-rpm record which would have songs on each side or try finding a radio station that plays popular music from that time.
