If you like the old gold theme, you are probably an adult. It’s fun and easy to have a celebration of the old days. Choose your era, but don’t worry about mixing them up. Think of the old days when music was about simple lyrics and melodies, movies were romantic and fun, and life was sweet and unhurried. You can have a sixties party or just let your guests decide the time period between twenties and sixties that they liked best.
The golden decoration of the classics should be plastic and colorful, since that was the fashion of the time. The sixties were all about rounded, curvy furniture and pieces of art, so get the old stuff out of your mother or grandmother. Lava lamps were all the rage in the 70s, so if you can get one or two of these, they will add to the atmosphere. Lots of things in your parents’ attic are probably just what you need. Let your guests dress up in eye-catching tights and prints or Doris Day dresses. Hair can be made long and wavy like the Beatles or gelled and wavy like Errol Flynn. For women, pile long hair high on the head or wear short straight hair and put on a polka dot hair band.
Have lots of old gold soundtracks and show off your eight tracks if you have one. Round colored plastic bowls filled with popcorn and snacks should be placed around the room. Make sure there is also a dance floor, so your guest can perform moves with all their old favorites.
The food may be simple, but it brings in elements from the days of the good old days – offer your guests soda or floats, which are basically ice cream in a tall glass. ’70s staples like quiche and fondue will also work well with guests.
Having a ‘Golden Oldies’ party is a great way to reminisce about times gone by. The ideas above are just the starting point – add a few more to the mix and your party will be memorable.