There is hardly a better way to start the new year than throwing a cool New Year's Eve party for all your friends. To create anticipation among your guests a month before New Year's Eve and increase the fun factor in the evening, you can choose a suitable theme. A rock n roll theme party is the perfect end to the year. We'll tell you how to organize an unforgettable New Year's event step by step and explain what you need to pay attention to when decorating, how to put together an effective outfit in the style of the 50s and what delicacies you can pamper your guests with.
No other era is as musically diverse as the 50s. Artists likeMarilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, The Drifters, Bill Haley and The Cometts, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly dominated the charts. Back then, young people danced to exciting new sounds such as swing or rock 'n' roll. In the late afternoon, we met up with friends in the diner, where bold color combinations like pink and blue welcomed guests and put them in a good mood. In the evenings, the celebration continued in dance halls with music boxes, which were traditionally decorated in gold and black or red.
Rock n Roll theme party decoration idea: The typical American diner in blue and pink
The American diner of the 50s is a classic par excellence. The room was very colorful and therefore seemed inviting. The walls of the typical American fast food restaurant were decorated with posters of musicians and actors and neon signs andNeon lettering decorated, the tables covered with blue tablecloths. A music box, the jukebox, was part of the basic equipment. This meant that the guests could choose the style of music themselves and play their favorite songs.
How to recreate the look:
1. Decorate the walls with vintage posters.
2. Make a neon sign out of neon wire or buy a guitar neon sign.
3. Decorate the tables with retro model cars and use Coca Cola glass bottles as vases.
4. Hang colorful spiral hangers with sheet music above the tables.
5. Decorate the room with balloons.
Organize a rock n roll theme party: glitter and glamor decoration ideas
It's not just pastel colors that are typical for 50s-style decoration. The timeless glamor of the era can be seen with black, white andGold in the decorationbring in. Typical of those years are the checkerboard and polkadot patterns, the paper lantern, tulle ribbons, pompoms and glittering garlands. So let your imagination run wild and decorate the festive buffet with 50s-style decorations. You can also give your guests a suitably glamorous reception with a red carpet or cordon.
It's the little details that make the difference: place clubs on guests' plates and cut out guitar place cards from paper. Scatter rhinestones and let a champagne bottle cool in ice in the center of the table.LED fairy lightsand lanterns will create a festive atmosphere. Additionally, you can arrange fresh flowers in vases on the table. Try to keep the color scheme as simple as possible, for example black and white.
Other important elements that cannot be missing at a 50s-style party are the records. You can make a cake stand out of an old record, a glass and glittery gold decorative ribbon. You can not only serve cakes, tarts or appetizers on it, but also arrange any other decorations. You can also make creative wall decorations from old records. You can also display the plates on the table.
Or hang over the table. You will need fishing line, rhinestones and lots of vinyl records to make a festive garland. To ensure that the garland also looks effective in the evening, you can hide several CDs between the records. The CD surface will reflect the light and create exciting lighting effects. Thishomemade garlandYou can tie it to an old bicycle and hang it above the buffet table. You can also hang the garland on the chandelier or pendant light.
Download and print a guitar silhouette and use it as a template. Apply the design to black cardboard and cut it out. With these paper guitars you can not only decorate the table, but also decorate place cards, gift bags and other party accessories. You can also cut out circles and stars from glitter paper to effectively complete the festive decoration.
Do you have dishes and cutlery from your grandparents? Now is the time to show them off. Vintage vases and other flea market finds will also enhance the festive table decoration and give it the desired 50s charm. Arrange real or fabric flowers, paper stars and other festive decorations in the jars to make the buffet even tastier. Decorate a wall with glittery garlands, paper records and guitars. It will be the perfect backdrop for fun photos with guests.
Rock n Roll theme party: what to wear?
The 1950s were characterized by extreme contrasts, not just musically but also fashionably. After the end of the Second World War, women wanted to subtly emphasize their femininity again. Pants were hardly worn at all. Instead, women dressed more elegantly and wore knee-length, wide skirts, which they combined with tight blouses and cardigans. Women often accentuated their waist with a belt in an accent color. Polka dots (dot patterns), animal motifs and clothing in plain colors were popular. On festive occasions, women styled their hair in a ponytail or a ponytailRockabilly updo. Hairbands were often worn by young girls, while women over 30 preferred to wear headdresses with beads, feathers or a hat. In the photo series below we present you several variants of 50s rockabilly clothing for men and women.
Rock n Roll theme party: “Grease” costumes
Do you find the 50s-style decoration very charming and have you already decided on the theme “American Diner”? In order for the party to be a success, you have to inform the guests about it in the invitations. Provide wardrobe recommendations and explaindesired dress codein details. If you are organizing a “diner party” in the style of the 50s, then the guests can dress up as the popular film characters from the film “Grease”, for example.
For example, the women can wear a pink jacket with a “pink” print on the back and black leggings or dress up as a cheerleader or waitress. Matching glasses with colored frames and a hair band will effectively round off the women's outfit. Also different outfits withRockabilly dressesare in line with the party theme. The men can wear black t-shirts, black jeans or trousers and a leather jacket.
Jeans and a red shirt with rolled sleeves and a checkerboard patterned collar are the perfect outfit for fashion-conscious men invited to a 50s themed party. Red was considered the trend color in the 50s and was worn not only on special occasions, but also in everyday life by both men and women. A red shirt and dark blue jeans are perfect for a party in a trendy “diner” style.
The everyday women's fashion of the 50s is much more elegant than men's fashion. The women liked to dress in dresses with onePlissee-Rockand polka dot patterns. The waist was accentuated with a fabric belt. To match the outfit, the women wore tone-on-tone pumps with a stiletto heel. The rockabilly clothing subtly emphasizes the female curves and at the same time allows freedom of movement, so that the women could dance both swing and rock n roll.
Rock n Roll theme party: Elvis-inspired clothing for men and a matching outfit for women
Elvis Presley and James Dean were among the role models of young men in the 50s. They were known for their casual rock n rock clothing style. The actor and the singer liked to wear jeans, a T-shirt and a leather jacket. The leather jacket enjoyed increasing popularity in the 50s and was often worn to parties. John Travolta also wears a tight leather jacket with a lapel collar in the film “Grease”. The outfit was effectively rounded off with leather shoes or boots.
The fashion-conscious girls dressed in tight clothes to matchAnimal print blousesand tight jeans. A red bandana and the matching hairstyle complete the 50s look. This 50s theme party outfit is comfortable, looks great and can be put together quickly and inexpensively. All the better - the tight jeans with a high waist and the leopard print were not only very popular in the 50s, they are also an integral part of the modern woman's wardrobe today.
Join us on a journey through time - in the photo gallery below we will show you more stylish outfits and give you some recipe ideas for 50s theme party food.
Themed party rock n roll clothing: A shirt with rolled sleeves
50s theme party: sailor dress with red bow and matching jewelry
50s theme party outfit for men: jeans with rolled cuffs, T-shirt with vintage print and boots
Rockabilly clothing for women: A leather jacket, a wide skirt, red or black belt and a tight top
Rock n Roll theme party, what to wear? A checkerboard shirt, jeans and a white tank top
Rock n Roll Party Outfits for Women: Bandana, a tight top and a pencil skirt
50s theme party outfit for men: Dark brown trousers and a dark blue shirt with pockets in a contrasting color
50s theme party outfit ideas for women: A rockabilly skirt made of satin and a black elegant top
Theme party 50s outfit men: Black jeans, a black shirt and a striped blazer
The elegant version for women: Rockabilly evening dresses with a wide skirt
50s theme party outfit: A red cocktail dress with sequins
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50s party on New Year's Eve: ideas for party food and drinks
For a successful rock n roll theme party in the style of the 50s, the party food should also match the theme. Prepare old classics such as cheese hedgehogs, skewers and various bread snacks for your party buffet. Try to present the finger food beautifully. Use large serving plates that you beautifully arrange with the party food. Don't forget dessert either. In the spirit of the 50s, you can, for example, prepare the “Cold Dog” dessert.
As far as drinks go, fruit punches are the classic. You can prepare these with or without alcohol. To make a classic fruit punch, first put freshly chopped fruit in sugar and rum and leave it in the fridge for a few hours or, ideally, overnight. Before the party, add a bottle of white wine or sparkling wine and serve in a large punch bowl with ice cubes.
The cocktail bar would be another great option that would perfectly round off a rock n roll New Year's Eve party.
50s theme party food: canapes with pickled mozzarella, olives and tomatoes
50s theme party food: tortilla bites with cheese, olives and yellow tomatoes
Starter with cucumber and salmon pate
Appetizer for the New Year's Eve party: Stuffed mushrooms
Finger food for the New Year's Eve party: Mini Hamburgers
Finger food for the New Year's Eve party: fruit skewers
