Donning a costume from the 1970s might just bring a person’s groove back because the era is full of color, adventure and wonder. Perhaps, it is most known as the hippie era that it is understandable why a lot of people would opt for such a costume. Choosing would not be too hard because the trends then were rather pronounced.

For instance, it was very common to wear vests over tops and tie hair ties around the head. Both were used by both men and women. Dresses were very colorful and a lot of them would come in floral prints. Most of the time, dresses are worn over a peasant top and paired with boots. Bellbottoms would be one of the most obvious fail-safe accessory for 70s costumes. It is simple yet it has a huge impact.

A patchwork is also something that is very easy to flaunt. Patchworks may come in long skirts, blouses and dresses. If people want something simpler, they can opt for patchworks in bandanas, vests or bags.

There are also people who would like to be the center of attention when it comes to theme parties. These people would surely shell out time and money in perfecting their costumes. One of the things that they can do is to get a wig that would complement for their costume. Wigs are very effective in costume parties because people always get some laughs over it. Accessories such as necklaces, bangles and earrings would do a lot for the overall impact of the chosen costume.

Perhaps nothing would beat utilizing round-rimmed glasses and an acoustic guitar for that groovy hippie look. Disco kings and queens would also be fitting for this specific era. People who really want to get some attention should choose one-piece ensembles in bright colors. In this case, a pair disco ball earrings or a headdress may be ideal. Accessories should always be based on what look the person has envisioned.

If an event calls for 70s costumes, it means that a lot of people would be coming in the most common attires. People should have their own gimmicks to make their costumes more creative. For example, instead of choosing a muted color for a pair of bellbottom pants, they should go for those that come in electric blue, neon orange or apple green. Those would surely stand out in the crowd.

It does not have to be limited to the colors. People can play around with their accessories to make their costume more unique. For example, if it is the beadwork that they like, they can wear layers and layers of it as a necklace or attach it to their vests.

People can also count on numerous retro movies with these themes to help them find something that they want. After that, it would not be too hard to find them in specialty and costume shops. Costume shops would always have sizes and well-varied selections for everyone. This means that whether it is a children’s 70s party or an adult theme party, there would be countless costumes for everyone.

You do not need to be so worried about looking for a costume for a 50s theme party. The colorful era showcases a lot of options for everyone. There are costumes specially made for children and there are fitting costumes for adults. There are even 1950s ensembles that would be perfect for infants and toddlers. This means that the whole family can come as a group having the same theme.

Men wouldn’t have problems with whatever costume they want to wear. They can go as Elvis or they can go as a greaser. They can even come as a diner waiter if they want to. These characters are easily identifiable. Those who are willing to shell out more money for their costumes can even buy wigs. If they wish to have the perfect hairstyle suitable for the theme, they can never go wrong with wearing fake hair.

These characters could also have different variations. For instance, there are varied Elvis costumes so a party can have a lot of Elvises without appearing too boring. All it takes is a bit of creativity and improvisation. It can be done by bringing props or even mimicking the specific character to make it more interesting.

Whether a girl is brunette or blonde, they can have roles to play when it comes to donning a 50s costume. They can come in a cheerleader’s costume, poodle skirts, jacket, fur jacket and lots of others that set this era apart. It would be as simple as surfing the net for some ideas and choosing one that would be most fitting to their personality.

Comfort should be the number one priority. It would not be easy to flaunt costumes that only make people conscious about themselves. Choosing costumes should also be based on the kind of party you will be attending in. For instance, if it is an adult party, then adult costumes may be more appropriate.

Adult costumes are designed to be naughtier and sexier but it may not be appreciated by the host if lots of guests are children. If it is indeed an adult 50s costume party, you may easily opt for a diner waiter costumes. Those would be designed to show more skin than ordinary 1950s costumes options. For example, some designs would have shorter skirts and not so conservative necklines.

Colors also have a significant impact when people are trying to recreate a particular era. Girls who love the color pink would be thrilled to know that it plays a huge role during 1950s. Polka dots are another feature to look for in costumes.

Just like any other costume, it would not be complete without the different accessories accounted for that era. Some examples would include the 50s eyeglasses frame, scarf, saddle shoes and pompoms. Mostly, the effective props should be based on the retro costume itself.

For example, if a person wants to go as a diner waiter, then a pair of roller skates or a tray would be the most obvious props. There are also wigs for women that would allow them to copy the hairstyle from that period. For example, a Marilyn Monroe costume would be nothing if the person does not have those famous platinum blonde curls.

Roaring 20s is one of the most fun eras to play with when it comes to flaunting costumes. It is so intriguing yet at the same time, the fashion trends are still elegant and classy. The clothes have that classic appeal that they can be still used in these modern days. However, an authentic 20s costume would require more than just the common clothes from that era.

Flapper girls from 1920s can be set apart by several factors including, hairstyle, makeup, accessories and clothes. Firstly, most of the dresses’ length from this era should fall directly above the knees. There are some that are shorter or longer than these but this is the conventional length for flapper dresses. The cut of the dresses are usually free-flowing and it does not have any pleats that accent the waist. The material for these dresses is usually the silky type.

Stockings would help in making the costume closer to that of a real flapper girl. It could be dark-colored stockings but the color can also be based on what the person have in mind. If someone wants to don a blood red flapper girl ensemble, then it is up to them to decide.

It is common to wear garters to keep the stockings in place and those would be perfect for those who want a more sensual 20s costume. However, people who feel that it may be too much can choose to wear the more convenient pantyhose.

Lastly, hair, makeup and accessories can make all the difference in the world in the case of a costume from 1920s.
Dark hair and short dos were the thing so if people do not have these, they can opt to buy wigs. Other than the option of buying a wig, they can also resort to coloring their hair temporarily. The usual hairstyle is adorned with soft waves even when the hair length is very short.

These curls can be achieved by wearing big pins all over the head after applying setting lotion. Once set, it would be as simple as removing the pins and fixing it without using a comb. Red thin lips and exaggerated smoky eyes top the look with that rebellious and mysterious appeal. Char-lined eyes can be achieved with a lot of black eye shadow, extra thick black mascara and an eye liner. Waterproof mascara may be set aside if the costume party calls for a scarier costume.

Other accessories that may be helpful to complete the look include  elbow gloves,  head tie with a feather, layers of pearls that dangle around, long cigarette pipes and of course a lot of attitude.

Nothing else can make it a better costume than bringing a partner in a mob costume complete with a hat, a gun and a cigar. A roaring 20s couple would surely invite a stream of paparazzi to follow them around because of their dazzling look. A feather boa and a small purse would even make it more luxurious. Nothing else would stand between the flapper girl dancer and her trophy in a jazz bar.

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