{"id":8488,"date":"2020-12-03T01:08:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T07:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=8488"},"modified":"2020-12-03T03:02:25","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T09:02:25","slug":"nineties-theme-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/nineties-theme-party","title":{"rendered":"Oh, Snap! Host a 90s Theme Party With These Fun Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8489\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image6-6.jpg\" alt=\"90s theme party: Wired retro gamepad, anaglyph 3D glasses, audio and video cassette, CD's on colored background\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image6-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image6-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image6-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re ready to throw a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the idea of being seen in 1980s shoulder pads and leg warmers \u2014 ugh, as if! Instead, celebrate the decade that gave us <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grunge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meets <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boy bands<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meets <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bright colors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meets butterfly clips. (The outfit ideas alone are endless!)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you&#8217;re only throwing it back a few decades, it still counts as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throwback party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So get ready to kick it <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">old school<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 with these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s theme party ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bash<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be all that and a bag of chips.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>90s Theme Party Activities, Food, Decorations, and More<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8490\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-7.jpg\" alt=\"Antique bust of male in cap with headphones on pink background\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-7.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many good reasons to throw a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s theme party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, it&#8217;s a Tuesday. And if you need more reason than that, how about the fact that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s kids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> turn 30 this decade?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love the 90s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; is one of our favorite <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/birthday-party-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30th birthday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or any other birthday), host a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throwback<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the year the guest of honor was born. And for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s kids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who are about to get married or \u2014 gasp \u2014 have their own kids, throw a 90s-themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bachelorette party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bridal shower<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby shower<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you&#8217;re celebrating, incorporate these 90s touches into your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/party-planning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it&#8217;s sure to be a success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>90s Party Activities\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best reasons to have a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the entertainment value. These time-period-appropriate activities will bring you back to the 90s (and show you which of your friends remembers the decade).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Set up a <\/b><b>photo booth<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s photo booth props<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a matching backdrop to transform one of your walls. Guests can take photos on their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cell phone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or you can keep it authentic and take all your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party photos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">old school<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Polaroid camera.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Have a 90s <\/b><b>dance party<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Music is an essential part of any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throwback party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playlist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backstreet Boys<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, NSync, and all your favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boy bands<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Or put on some LL Cool J and Salt-N-Pepa for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hip hop party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 bonus points if you put it on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cassette tape<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and blast it out of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boombox<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Host a 90s <\/b><b>trivia game<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Put together some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/1075273\/jessicasager\/90s-trivia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trivia questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about 90s music, movies, and news stories, and give away a prize to the person or team with the most right answers. (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamagotchis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for everyone!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get slimed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s kid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> watched <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nickelodeon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and didn&#8217;t want to get slimed? Now that you&#8217;re an adult, you can create your own slime (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seventeen.com\/celebrity\/movies-tv\/a25439643\/nickelodeon-slime-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all it takes is vanilla pudding and green food coloring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and dump it on all your friends \u2014 or use it as a punishment and slime the losers of your 90s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trivia game<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Play <\/b><b>retro<\/b><b> video games on a Nintendo 64:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s time to break out the Donkey Kong and see who can still do a Spinning Kong (hint: hold up + B). You can turn your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s theme party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> video game tournament or just offer it as one of many activities at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Play with other 90s games and toys:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Set up a 90s game station complete with a Bop It, Skip It, Pogs, and velcro toss and catch. Let guests get nostalgic with their favorite games from childhood.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>90s Party Food\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all the fun and games, your guests will have worked up an appetite. Luckily, serving up some 90s delicacies won&#8217;t require too much work \u2014 most of them are heat and eat. Make it extra easy (and extra on theme) by skipping the fancy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tableware<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and serving everything on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paper plates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the main course, set out some Lunchables, or serve Hot Pockets, pizza rolls, pizza bagels, or pretty much any pizza-themed food that&#8217;s not actually pizza. Make it a brunch by including Toaster Strudels, and add a side of cheese puffs, Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups, and Fruit by the Foot to complete the meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink up 90s style with Squeeze Its and plenty of Capri Sun. For an adults-only beverage, try mixing up a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/3-capri-sun-cocktails-for_b_7755000?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKxaXVchuWGRvfElp5MKx4M1_vwDjiXAwfU2GE2LZhqNDULzbbNK0MIDtxO6xzShBJjvJBpEd7KzkWW_uMw0Uf3GzBtHPuA9UEUUETS5XxewQfUj4EQe0AAVA4-Bi4kd2wt1biTPNsYPLo0LqsmoZJ2buWdD4Z_2r9qUly6jk6eU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capri Sun cocktail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cap things off with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dunkaroos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for dessert (serve them with milk if you want to keep things classic or with White Russians for a more grown-up version). If you&#8217;re hosting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, top the birthday cake with some 90s-themed <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cupcake<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toppers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>90s Party Decorations\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8491\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image5-6.jpg\" alt=\"90s theme party: Pink headphones and audio cassettes with CDs\" width=\"850\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image5-6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image5-6-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image5-6-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">theme party decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be as easy as your menu, you can get an &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love the 90s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party pack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=i+love+the+90s+party+decorations&amp;crid=C7NU7XXFSAF9&amp;sprefix=i+love+the+90s+party%2Caps%2C166&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/search?q=i%20love%20the%2090s%20party%20supplies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etsy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These packs include essential <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party supplies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">centerpieces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party props<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inflatables<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (think <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s balloons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and matching <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">latex balloons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also easily create <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY 90s<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party decor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Scatter some confetti squares and triangles in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bright colors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hang rainbow Slinkies from the ceiling, and use Magic 8-Balls as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">centerpieces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (they double as conversation starters!). Keep the conversation going with life-size <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cutouts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boy band<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> members and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pop culture<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icons from the 90s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even repurpose abandoned 90s technology and turn it into adorable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party decor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/Floppy-Disk-Planter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make planters out of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floppy disks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or spray paint VHS tapes and scatter them on tables and shelves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, no <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90s birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would be complete without <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party favors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Send guests home with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goodies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scrunchies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slap bracelets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, butterfly clips, jelly roll pens, and Lisa Frank folders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>90s Party Invitations<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_8492\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8492\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8492\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-12.png\" alt=\"90s theme party invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-12.png 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image3-12-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you&#8217;ve got the finer details of your 90s party worked out, you can invite guests with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party invitation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&#8217;s perfect for your theme. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/party-pattern\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This invite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with its brightly colored geometric shapes, lets guests know they&#8217;re in for the most 90s night of their lives (including all the nights that actually took place in the 90s).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can customize the text to read any year, so if you&#8217;re celebrating a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can change &#8220;1999&#8221; to the year the guest of honor was born. If you&#8217;re not celebrating a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, customize the text to announce your bachelorette bash, summer block party, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby shower<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What To Wear to a 90s Theme Party\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8493\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image1-8.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wearing 90s shirt and glasses holding VHS tape\" width=\"850\" height=\"574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image1-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image1-8-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image1-8-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the best excuse to get dressed up. On your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party invitation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ask guests to sport their favorite 90s fashion. You can include tips like: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bright colors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, busy geometric patterns, bucket hats, and overalls (with one strap undone, of course). Thrift stores are an excellent place to find 90s fashion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also suggest your guests channel their favorite 90s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV shows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and movies by copying Will Smith&#8217;s brightly colored <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-shirts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Prince<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Bel-Air\u201d or Alicia Silverstone&#8217;s plaid outfit in \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clueless<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d Encourage everyone to dress the part by offering a prize for the best 90s outfit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get Ready for One Super Fly Party<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8494\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-8.jpg\" alt=\"Lady wearing roller skates\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image4-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you&#8217;ve got dreams of 90s-themed entertainment, food, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the next step is to create your guest list and send out your invitations. Since it&#8217;s a 90s party and email invites were invented in the 90s, you can stay on theme by sending out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/business-invitations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital invitations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just a few clicks, you can customize your digital invite, import guests&#8217; emails, and send off your invitations. Digital invites have come a long way since the 90s, but they can still help you celebrate in style. And celebrating is what we&#8217;re all about!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;re ready to throw a retro party, but the idea of being seen in 1980s shoulder pads and leg warmers \u2014 ugh, as if! Instead, celebrate the decade that gave us grunge meets boy bands meets bright colors meets butterfly clips. 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