70s dress up party awesomeness this way
Congratulations! You’re about to throw the 70s party of the decade. One so mind-bendingly fab it’ll be a talking point among your friends for years to come.
You just need a little help getting started. We get it. And sister, we’ve got your back.
Thankfully, gettin’ your groove on is easier than ever with our comprehensive guide to throwing the best 70s fancy dress party
ever. This popular party theme rocks all year round, so simply pick a date and let the party preparations commence!
Here’s the top four things to consider when planning a 70s celebration for the ages:
1. Repeat after me: I WILL dress up like a disco diva
When you’re looking to throw a killer 70s bash, the first thing you need to nail are the clothes on your back. That’s right, friends: your costume! This isn’t the time to play it safe. You absolutely need to rock a full head-to-toe look. One that screams paartay in the loudest, grooviest way possible.
Happily,
Blossom Costumes specialise in the best 70s fancy dress costumes this side of Y2K. A Melbourne-based company that ships nationally, they’re your one-stop online shop to crazy 70s costume goodness. Simply place your order before 1 p.m. on a Thursday to receive your 70s attire in time for Saturday night.
Groovy, baby – yeah!
Here’s a sneak peek at four of our fave 70s costumes:
Make peace not war in this trippy, hippie costume. Perfect for gals with colourful personalities, it features an off-shoulder rainbow dress printed with peace signs for that extra-fun touch. The best bit? The floaty cut means you can indulge in one too many devilled eggs.
And let’s not forget the fringed tan vest and trippy headband that come along with! BYO wig, heels and inner peace.
This graphic retro jumpsuit will ensure all eyes are on you at your 70s dress up party. Bellbottoms, psychedelic orange and brown print, sheer drapey sleeves, a trippy matching headband… You get the idea. This disco diva’s single and ready to mingle.
Sometimes, only lamé will do. Step your costume up a notch with this crazy-cool metallic halter jumpsuit. Not for the faint of heart, it combines statement flared bellbottoms with a trippy rainbow swirl pattern and plunging neckline for maximum funky dancin’ fun.
Disco diva vibes this way.
Rounding out our fave 70s costumes from Blossom Costumes, this disco dazzler is raring for a ragin’ good time. Don’t be fooled into thinking black equals bland. This baby is glitter-flecked and tied up with a lustrous gold wrap belt like a stunning present.
Cool.
2. Turn up the music, and boogie!
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Cue the vinyl: it’s time to get your boogie on.
A party isn’t a party without a killer soundtrack. But a 70s dress up party? Disco divas come to life on the dance floor. So it’s time to get yours sorted.
Clear a space in the middle of your lounge room, deck it out with a disco ball and strobe lights (more on this in a moment), and plonk your record player or stereo in prime position.
Come party time, greet your guests with trippy tunes the moment they step through the door. Need help compiling a playlist? The
Saturday Night Fever soundtrack is a great place to start. Who can resist a boogie when
Stayin’ Alive is cranking on the record player?
Other ragin’ rhymes include
Macho Man by the Village People,
Funky Town by the Commodores and
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor.
Your guests have gone all out with their 70s costumes. Give them a reason to shimmy!
3. It’s called décor, darling
Your 70s costume is sorted, you’ve got the makings of a devilish dance floor, and your party soundtrack is so utterly brilliant you could honestly sell it for cash. The third step to throwing a memorable 70s dress up party is decking your place out with groovy 70s paraphernalia.
Peace signs, lava lamps, pet rocks, glow sticks, boldly coloured candles and balloons, strobe lights… Affordable and easy to source online, these items are going to make your 70s party
sing.
And let’s not forget the pièce de résistance: a stupendously sparkly mirror ball!
Strobe light it and they will come.
4. Did someone say devilled eggs?
Food fads come and go, but 70s recipes are eternal.
The final step to throwing an epic 70s dress up party is to ply your guests with hilarious retro snacks. These golden oldies are cheap, easy to prepare and simply delicious.
Take a plate of crackers, smear them with a super-creamy spread (French onion is a good choice), pop a black olive on top and there you have it: Insta-worthy 70s finger food.
And who doesn’t love a scrumptious devilled egg, the mashed yolk mixed with mayo and good ol’ fashioned curry powder before being piped into tantalising peaks? Mac and cheese, melon balls, a hearty beef casserole… The list goes on.
Throw some classic 70s cocktails into the mix (a Harvey Wallbanger or Tequila Sunrise always goes down a treat) and your 70s dress up party is guaranteed to go down in the history books.
It’s time to party like its 1977.
Pass the confetti, would you?
For more 70s costume party ideas and endless inspiration, visit our 70s costume selection on our website. 
Make peace not war in this trippy, hippie costume. Perfect for gals with colourful personalities, it features an off-shoulder rainbow dress printed with peace signs for that extra-fun touch. The best bit? The floaty cut means you can indulge in one too many devilled eggs.
And let’s not forget the fringed tan vest and trippy headband that come along with! BYO wig, heels and inner peace.
This graphic retro jumpsuit will ensure all eyes are on you at your 70s dress up party. Bellbottoms, psychedelic orange and brown print, sheer drapey sleeves, a trippy matching headband… You get the idea. This disco diva’s single and ready to mingle.
Sometimes, only lamé will do. Step your costume up a notch with this crazy-cool metallic halter jumpsuit. Not for the faint of heart, it combines statement flared bellbottoms with a trippy rainbow swirl pattern and plunging neckline for maximum funky dancin’ fun.
Disco diva vibes this way.
Rounding out our fave 70s costumes from Blossom Costumes, this disco dazzler is raring for a ragin’ good time. Don’t be fooled into thinking black equals bland. This baby is glitter-flecked and tied up with a lustrous gold wrap belt like a stunning present.
Cool.