5 best the 80s parties

80s parties are popular themed events that celebrate the culture and nostalgia of the 1980s. These parties often incorporate elements from the music, fashion, movies, and pop culture of the era. Here's what you can expect at an 80s-themed party:

Music: 1980s music is a central component of these parties. Expect to hear iconic tracks from artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Whitney Houston, Queen, and many others.DJs often spin a mix of pop, rock, new wave, and dance hits from the decade.
Fashion: Attendees often dress up in 1980s-inspired fashion. This can include bold and colorful clothing, leg warmers, off-the-shoulder tops, acid-washed jeans, neon accessories, and scrunchies. Costume contests are common, with prizes for the best-dressed guests.
Decorations: Party venues are decorated with 80s-themed decor, such as neon signs, posters of iconic 80s movies and musicians, Rubik's Cubes, and cassette tapes. These decorations help create a nostalgic atmosphere.
Movies and TV Shows: 80s parties sometimes feature screenings of popular 80s movies and TV shows on Blu-ray or other formats. Classic films from the decade include "The Breakfast Club," "Back to the Future," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "Top Gun."
Video Games: Some 80s parties set up vintage arcade games like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Space Invaders for guests to enjoy, adding a gaming element to the nostalgia.
Food and Drinks: Party menus often include popular 80s snacks and beverages like Pop Rocks, Tang, Jell-O molds, and cocktails inspired by the era. Some parties even feature themed signature drinks.
Dance: The 1980s were known for their dance culture, so expect to see guests showcasing their best moves on the dance floor. Dance-offs and contests might be organized to encourage participation.
Karaoke: Karaoke sessions are a fun addition to 80s parties. Guests can sing their favorite 80s hits, channeling their inner rockstars or pop idols.
Trivia and Games: To test guests' knowledge of 80s pop culture, trivia games and quizzes related to movies, music, and events of the decade are often part of the festivities.
Themed Photobooths: Many 80s parties have photobooths with props and backdrops inspired by the era, allowing guests to take memorable photos.
Costume Contests: Guests are encouraged to participate in costume contests, where the most creatively dressed individuals can win prizes.
Themed Party Favors: To enhance the experience, hosts may provide guests with themed party favors such as mini Rubik's Cubes, slap bracelets, or cassette tape-shaped keychains.

80s parties are a fantastic way to revisit the pop culture and nostalgia of that decade while enjoying the music, fashion, and entertainment that defined it. Whether you're reliving the 80s or experiencing them for the first time, these parties offer a fun and memorable experience.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best the 80s parties on the market

Leg Warmers for Women Girls 80s Ribbed Leg Warmer for Neon Party Knitted Fall Winter Sports Socks

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♥MATERIAL: The knit leg warmers are made of 100% acrylic elastic fibers. We select high quality acrylic, the thickness is four times that of ordinary cotton. They are thick, soft, warm and comfortable.
♥SIZE: One Size fit a most women and girl. Sock length: 40cm/15.7inch. The length is comfortable and the insulation is effective for the legs.
♥FEATURE: Winter long leg warmers can add warmth, style, and comfort. There have many colors for you chosen, you can choose a pair of socks according to mood to match your clothes and publicize your personality.
♥OCCASION: Great for dancers, 80s music party, ballet, yoga and going to the gym, as they keep your calves warm when working out. You also can use these socks to match boots, clothes and skirts, it will create a feeling of fashion and layering.
♥GREAT GIFT: A variety of colors and styles to choose, a warm gift to your family members, wife, mother or friends. It can be helpful to protect your legs in winter. And can also be used when attending a party, have a nice time together.

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American Trends Women 80s Neon Leg Warmers Fall Winter Socks

100% acrylic elastic fibers. thick, soft and comfortable, enough elasticity and flexibility can all-day foot wear.
One size fit a most women and girl. Sock length: 45cm/17.5inch. This length is suitable for most womens & girls.
Stylish style, warmth and comfort leg warmers, match boots, clothes and skirts, it will create a feeling of fashion and layering.
High-quality sports socks suitable for many occasions, such as 80’s Party, Birthdays, Costume Play, Yoga Sport, Fitness, Get-wells.

Best Sports Socks

Now That's What I Call 80s Party / Various

Now

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Now That's What I Call 80s Party - Various - Triple CD

12 Pairs of Plastic Shutter Glasses Shades Sunglasses Eyewear Party Props Assorted Colors

Super Z Outlet

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plastic frame
Plastic lens
A fun addition to party favors, these shuttering shades come in vibrant colors. Place these in goody bags or around your party space as fun photo props that kids and adults will love to rock. Be the hit of the party with these flashy glasses.
Hip novelty glasses accessory to complete your punk rock, diva, female pop star costume! Some cut up jeans, put on some fishnet fingerless gloves and neon leggings with splatter paint that will also tie together this pop look. To complete your fashion statement, you can add some neon jelly bracelets, colorful leg warmers, scrunchy, vintage sunglasses and a disco t-shirt.
Make any event more colorful with these fun eye fashions! These funky glasses are fun accessories for concerts, beach bashes and parties of all kinds. Use these cool glasses as party favors for a fun surprise! Shutter sun glasses are a marvelous favor idea no matter what you are celebrating.
Glasses are designed with horizontal lines so it is easy to see and made from durable plastic. These make a fun and stylish novelty toys for kids and adults. Bring back the retro 80's look with colorful shutter style novelty sunglasses that help style your wardrobe around this fun aesthetic!
Each pieces measures at 6" in length. Packaged in a set of 12 shutter shade sunglasses.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do these fit adults
Answer:	The straps hook to the back loops to tighten the wig for your head.
Question:	Do these glow in the dark
Answer:	No you can’t. Poor quality.

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Vintage style 80's inspired slotted sunglasses are perfect for accenting any costume style.

Vintage style 80's inspired slotted sunglasses are perfect for accenting any costume style. Unique shutter shades glasses are cool, trendy, fashionable and attractive. Birthday, graduations, homecoming, pep rallies, and Halloween. Wear these fun novelty eyeglasses for a bright way to show your wild side. Create vibrant and edgy designs with a dance costume accessory for cosplay characters such as Madonna or Cindy Lauper for a fun Halloween costume for women and be the star of the night. With various uses that includes making for creative party favors or in goody bag prizes for young girls sleep over dressup playtime or summer beach party. That 80’s party theme would not be the same without some sparkling sequin gloves or finger less gloves that party goers will love. Prepare the most festive and fun summer party favors by passing our a pair to each guests as they arrive to a pool bash or hawaiian luau.

Unique shutter shades glasses are cool, trendy, fashionable and attractive.

With various uses that includes making for creative party favors or in goody bag prizes.

These make a fun and stylish novelty toys for kids and adults.

These funky glasses are fun accessories for concerts, beach bashes and parties of all kinds.
Shutter sun glasses are a marvelous favor idea no matter what you are celebrating.

Fun Express - 80's Party Confetti for Party - Party Decor - General Decor - Confetti - Party - 1 Piece

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We are like crazy. This 80s party confetti is the jam. Throw it on the party table and flash back to the days when everything was like, totally badass. Man, seriously, this party supply will take your 80s party from lame to right in no time. Foil and cardboard. 1/2 - 1 3/4 "2 oz. OTC.

We are like freaking out. This 80s Party Confetti is the jam. Toss it on party table tops and flashback to the days when everything was, like, totally rad. Dude, seriously, this party supply will take your 80s party from lame to righteous in an instant. Foil and cardboard. 1/2" - 1 3/4" 2 oz. OTC

The Slumber Party Massacre [Blu-ray]

Shout! Factory

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When Trish (Michele Michaels) decides to invite her high school girls’ basketball teammates over for a slumber party, she has no idea the night is going to end with an unexpected guest (an escaped mental patient and his portable power drill) crashing the party in the cult classic, The Slumber Party Massacre.

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Makes its high-def debut courtesy of Scream Factory, the newly crowned patron saint of horror movies. The 1080p transfer created from the original camera negative looks very good; this is a low-budget movie that's over 30 years old, but the Blu-ray is easily the best it has ever looked --DVD Verdict