When it comes to fashion and style of the 80s , opinions often vary widely. This topic has certainly sparked one or two long-winded discussions and television also likes to pick up on the countless alleged style mistakes of the 80s such as mullets, neon colors, fanny packs, shiny tracksuits and shoulder pads.
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You may think a lot about the fads of this decade, but they were definitely not boring. And so they continue to polarize thanks to their flashy and unusual designs.
We must also not forget what groundbreaking innovations and cult objects this era gave us - including the Walkman, game consoles like those from Atari, the Rubik's Cube, ghetto blasters, the BMX bike, the cult car Opel Manta, Monchhichis, VHS cassettes, and much more
Consumer electronics continued its great triumph and changed the lives and lifestyles of millions of people.
Not to mention the great pop stars who celebrated their peaks during this era and enchanted us with unmistakable music that is still easy to listen to today.
So you can say with a clear conscience that the 80s consisted of more than the Cold War between the Western powers and the Soviet Union. Poppers, punks and divas also grew up during this time and often shaped the streetscape and scene in town and country
Long live the 80s
Even almost 3 decades later, the lifestyle of the 80s is still an era with a lot of charisma and appeal. Those of us who are older may perhaps remember their own youth in it with a spark of nostalgia. The younger of us are fascinated by the colorful and electrifying pop culture of the time.
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So it's no wonder that even today there are still numerous parties under the banner of the 80s. Retro parties, theme parties, bad taste parties, carnival / carnival, birthday celebrations, ...
The right costume for the next 80s celebration
In order to really recreate the feeling of that time in style, you obviously need the right clothes.
If your parents' or grandparents' old clothes chest doesn't have enough, you can turn your attention to the Internet. There are now specialized online shops that have a wealth of costumes, clothing, accessories and memorabilia from this dazzling decade available for us.
An 80s costume par excellence can be found in the Scherzwelt web shop, for example. Above all else, colorful, unusual and trendy tracksuits in chav style, macho pants, rock girly outfits and mullet wigs.
And if you want it to be more individual and tailored to your own wishes, you can easily make beautiful and tailor-made costumes yourself organza fabric
These tulle, taffeta and satin fabrics are made for 80s style.
Why themed parties are an ideal environment for flirting and dating
Parties and events where you are invited to put on a costume or disguise usually promise to be fun, entertaining and exuberant. Who doesn't know the legendary Bad Taste parties, where people dance and celebrate extensively to the beats of the 80s and 90s until the early hours of the morning.
And of course there is also the carnival – a very special time for all Rhenish cheerful people.
Such occasions are a real celebration for singles and those who want to flirt. In fact, the conditions here are almost perfect for getting in touch with other singles.
You learn a lot about the other party guests
At parties like these, you can find out a lot about the other guests relatively easily, even before you make the first contact. Just by observing the party people a little, you can quickly see who is an extroverted party animal and who is more looking for a cozy atmosphere among their friends.
Who arrives very tricked and goes straight to the bar with the cocktails, who loves dancing and who has movement dyslexia, etc...
You may also be able to draw conclusions about the person by the choice of costumes. Ultimately, the disguise is often an expression of the personality of the person wearing it.
That's why it's exciting to see who comes as a cheeky rock girl with a tight mini, who is dressed as a chav, who chooses the chill look or who comes dressed up to the last power curl.
Is the costume more playful, daring, sexy, flashy or rather pragmatic and reserved? These aspects can tell us a thing or two about the other person.
The way the costume or disguise is designed can also provide information about the personality traits of the person wearing the costume. For example, did he or she put a lot of effort into it and pay careful attention to the details, or did you just throw something over your head so as not to stand out from the crowd?
Or do you come across one or two complete objectors who have completely given up any costumes out of disinterest or even protest?
At the next costume party, take a casual look at the people celebrating. You will definitely gain an exciting insight.
You feel less pressure and nervousness
The exuberant and informal atmosphere of a costume party takes away much of the tension during first contact and initial flirting, making it easier to get to know each other in a relaxed manner.
In addition to the atmosphere, there may also be a certain feeling of togetherness due to the common motto of the event. After all, you already have a common denominator and possibly shared interests.
At the same time, the disguise gives you a general and harmless topic of conversation, which is essentially a door opener for any conversation with the other guests - a kind of universal key.
If you have already met in advance of such an event, then you can use it as a great opportunity and place for the first date .
This means that your first evening together will certainly be less stiff and much more relaxed than, for example, going out to dinner, going to the cinema or going for a walk.
