The Disco was where it all happened, where you could hang out, dress like the stars and do your
thing on the dance floor. Remember the psychedelic colours used in clothing design, of Woodstock
and the hippie generation? All these in turn, were heavily influenced by 60's costumes.

You can relive these moments from the past simply by taking a look at the influence they have in
today's fancy dress industry where demand thrives. You could do a lot worse than plan an event
based on 70's fashion by visiting online suppliers for ideas. Their ranges seem to get stronger
every year, catering for everything from false tashes and afro wigs through groovy dresses and
flares, to shiny PVC go-go boots.

For a party game here's an idea. The music for the 70's stood out so gather everyone on the dance
floor and pick two people to be the judges. Then play these tracks: The Hustle, the Bus Stop and
the Nut Brush. Dancers have got to dance through with as few mistakes as possible. Judges have to
spot errors and ask those people to leave the floor. And as with the best of games, the last
person still dancing is the winner.
Tell people in advance what you're planning and they will be more ready. Some may even practice
beforehand.

Plan things well ahead to build up the excitement. Buy your invitation cards to suit. Start looking through the music of the time and collecting what you could put together for the night.
Set up one or two of the most memorable films from the 70's. Have them ready to play. Ask people
in advance to think of a specific year in the 70's of the things going on in their lives at the
time, which they are willing to share at your bash and set a time where they can share their memories.

If you plan this by setting it up in your invitation, and just getting the word out, people will
come prepared and it will really help to make your party special.

Perhaps you are now starting to get excited at the power of all these elements will bring to your
party. If you take the time and trouble to plan ahead you will strike an atmosphere where you
Recreate the time in a very powerful way, much more so than any one element on its own.