era themed parties

[MEXobiologist]

are weird 

especially when you choose an era that everyone or most in attendance have already lived through. you don't really look or feel like you are dressing up. you just look like you are either a hipster or a stubborn old person who never evolved. my sister chose a 90's theme for her 40th. it was way too easy to simply recreate my style from the 90's and i just look/feel normal and comfortable with the exception of the awful ill fitting pants that come up too high. more than half of the music that will be played is new enough that it still gets some amount of regular rotation by dj's and the radio. it just seems weird

 

if i had a themed birthday party it would be way different. something wacky.

what would you do? 

[Distortedreasoning]

i thought you had to go back at least to the 80s to do something era themed.

although the 90s is dated there are some styles that can pass for today.

 

as for era themed parties?

psychedelic 60s?

[mthor]

Oh, come on. Definitely the 90's - the 1890's.

[Ginguy]

Roaring twenties theme. I went to a political fundraiser that was roaring twenties theme, at a local place which was a frequent hideout for Chicago mobsters running bootleg whiskey from Kentucky. Fun time.

[stilgar]

A 1353 themed party. Everyone is very sick and by the end 30% to 60% of all the party goers die.

[StarPanda]

All the eras, or the one where we are knights and the chicks tits stick out of their dresses

[Master-Debater131]

Could always have a party from a future era

 

 

And make up whatever rules you want

[Mewn]

Eh, probably 80's or 20's.

Or Victorian era.

[MEXobiologist]

i thought you had to go back at least to the 80s to do something era themed.

although the 90s is dated there are some styles that can pass for today.

 

as for era themed parties?

psychedelic 60s?

 

 

What would you do for a non era theme?

[MEXobiologist]

Oh, come on. Definitely the 90's - the 1890's.

 

 

  Interesting.... but maybe slightly awkward for some guests >.>

[MEXobiologist]

Roaring twenties theme. I went to a political fundraiser that was roaring twenties theme, at a local place which was a frequent hideout for Chicago mobsters running bootleg whiskey from Kentucky. Fun time.

 

 

Into it. The music and clothes would be fabulous.

[MEXobiologist]

A 1353 themed party. Everyone is very sick and by the end 30% to 60% of all the party goers die.

 

 

I.... I am not sure I want to go to your party. I don't think I would not have the best of luck.

[MEXobiologist]

All the eras, or the one where we are knights and the chicks tits stick out of their dresses

 

 

You gonna have jousting as well?

[MEXobiologist]

Could always have a party from a future era

 

 

And make up whatever rules you want

 

 

You can only +1 rsvp for a robit.

[MEXobiologist]

Eh, probably 80's or 20's.

Or Victorian era.

 

 

But music in the 80s was meh. ... mostly anyway... popular shit.

[Ginguy]

 

Into it. The music and clothes would be fabulous.

 

It was a lot of fun. It was a big success too, 50/plate and we filled it to capacity. The location was cool too, the lage bar area was perfect with all the round tables and open bar, and the converted stable rooms were great for slipping back and talking business.

It was a really good event.

 

[Ginguy]

Eh, probably 80's or 20's.

Or Victorian era.

 

  I'd pay money to see Mewnz in neon leggings with her bangs hair-sprayed straight up.  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

[1pooh4u]

I woulda went with a 70's theme, cuz sure, you were born in that era but you don't remember it and you were too young to have any fun >

[Distortedreasoning]

 

What would you do for a non era theme?

 

invite a bunch of hookers and have lines of coke at the ready.

[1pooh4u]

invite a bunch of hookers and have lines of coke at the ready.

Now, that's a party and it ain't over until someone dies! ::spin:: >

[scoobdog]

are weird 

especially when you choose an era that everyone or most in attendance have already lived through. you don't really look or feel like you are dressing up. you just look like you are either a hipster or a stubborn old person who never evolved. my sister chose a 90's theme for her 40th. it was way too easy to simply recreate my style from the 90's and i just look/feel normal and comfortable with the exception of the awful ill fitting pants that come up too high. more than half of the music that will be played is new enough that it still gets some amount of regular rotation by dj's and the radio. it just seems weird

 

if i had a themed birthday party it would be way different. something wacky.

what would you do?

 

Seeing as theme birthday parties are bougie as fuck anyway, I don't really see the problem.  It's kind of a bad sign that you have to escape reality to that degree just to celebrate someone's birthday.

[Distortedreasoning]

Now, that's a party and it ain't over until someone dies! ::spin:: >

 

if i die i want you to write "died partying" on my tombstone  O0

[MEXobiologist]

Now, that's a party and it ain't over until someone dies! ::spin:: >

 

 

so.... the modern version of stilgars party then >.>

 

 

[1pooh4u]

if i die i want you to write "died partying" on my tombstone  O0

Will do, engraved in the blood of 100 coked up prostitutes >

[1pooh4u]

 

so.... the modern version of stilgars party then >.>

 

 

Exactly!

[Derackthehunter]

I'm beyond party's let alone theme party's.

 

 

[StarPanda]

 

You gonna have jousting as well?

The whole enchilada

[Naraku4656]

i've been to a victorian party. that's about it really

[MEXobiologist]

Seeing as theme birthday parties are bougie as fuck anyway, I don't really see the problem.  It's kind of a bad sign that you have to escape reality to that degree just to celebrate someone's birthday.

 

 

i suppose if its not your thing, then its just not your thing and thats just fine. everyone has a different idea of a good time.

 

 

i'm sure i will still have a ton of fun. the parties they throw, no matter what kind, are always a good time. a bunch of art and small business people who frequently have to do this kind of thing for work or installations, its usually 10/10 for location, decor, booze, and snacks. i'm just a little meh about this particular theme. i liked the super hero party for my ex brother in laws 40th. now that was a fun time for costumes and props!

[MEXobiologist]

i've been to a victorian party. that's about it really

 

 

was it fun?

[Naraku4656]

i dressed as a normal person so yes?

[Rogue_Alphonse]

I would love to do a 1920's era party theme.

 

Nothing but class...

[scoobdog]

i'm sure i will still have a ton of fun. the parties they throw, no matter what kind, are always a good time. a bunch of art and small business people who frequently have to do this kind of thing for work or installations, its usually 10/10 for location, decor, booze, and snacks. i'm just a little meh about this particular theme. i liked the super hero party for my ex brother in laws 40th. now that was a fun time for costumes and props!

 

I was being a smart ass, but the larger point is if you're having a good time, the theme is secondary to being with people you enjoy, and if the theme interferes with you having a good time, you probably don't want to be at that party.  There really isn't anything wrong with party themes, especially if the party host is the one that has a great time planning the party.  I've always disliked the idea of having party guests show in costume because it requires work and, even though the host doesn't intend for it, it opens up those who can't find/afford a suitable costume or don't have the time to prepare one.  I know it's being stickler (and it's unrealistic for a well meaning host to account for his or her party guests' individual neurosis) , but that's the kind of added complication that costume parties tend to have.

[God-Says-No]

yea era themed parties are weird

look at the south

they seem to enjoy it though