Returning to the funky ’90s or the bright ’80s for Halloween, everyone will remember it. A Halloween party with a retro theme is a great way to have both scary fun and a trip down memory lane. Here’s how to throw the best throwback Halloween party with extraordinary outfits, excellent music, and old-school scary movies.
Costume Ideas
The ’80s and ’90s are full of classic looks that are great for Halloween costume ideas. Put on a lace bustier, pearls, and fishnet gloves to look like Madonna, or use bright windbreakers and leggings to look like a real aerobics teacher from the 1980s. The ’90s also had the grunge style, which included flannel shirts and jeans that had been worn down. You can also go all out with pop culture outfits, like Cher from ‘Clueless’ or the Ghostbusters in their classic jumpsuits. That way, you can immediately set the mood by telling your guests to look into the fashion of those decades.
Music Playlists
There’s only a party with the right music. Think synth-pop and rock songs from the 1980s. Hits by Michael Jackson, Prince, and Cyndi Lauper might be on a playlist, along with complex rock songs by Bon Jovi and Guns N’ Roses. Please bring it back to the 1990s with songs by Nirvana, Spice Girls, and TLC, and don’t forget MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice’s dance hits. Not only will these songs set the scene, but they’ll also get everyone dancing and headbanging all night.
Decorations
Add ’80s and ’90s-style decorations to your room to make it look different. You can think of neon colors, geometric shapes, and old, awkward tech like vinyl records and cassette tapes. Stick up pictures of the 1980s and 1990s scary films and scatter Rubik’s Cubes and Tamagotchis around to make it feel real. Remember the disco ball to make our party space feel like an actual dance floor from the 1970s.
Classic Scary Movies
Put together a place where people can relax and watch old scary films from the 1980s and 1990s. “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “The Shining,” “Scream,” and “The Sixth Sense” are all great movies that make you feel both nostalgic and scared. These movies not only make you feel like Halloween, but they’re also fun for movie fans to talk about.
Final Thoughts
A Halloween party with a ’80s or ’90s theme is a great way to enjoy the scary season. Guests can remember some of their favorite decades while having a night full of terrifying things, fun things, and lots of neon lights. Get ready for some scary old-school fun this Halloween!
