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Wearable Accessories (by Decade)
1950s: Rock ‘n’ Roll Diner Vibe
- Cat-eye sunglasses
- Poodle skirts or neck scarves
- Leather jackets
- Saddle shoes
- Temporary tattoos (anchor, pin-up style)
1960s: Peace & Psychedelia
1970s: Disco & Funk
- Afro wigs
- Gold chain necklaces
- Bell-bottom pants
- Glittery headbands
- Platform shoe covers (for photo fun)
1980s: Neon & New Wave
- Fingerless lace gloves
- Neon leg warmers
- Slap bracelets
- Big plastic earrings
- Rubik’s cube necklaces
- Mesh or off-the-shoulder tops
1990s: Grunge, Pop, and Hip-Hop
Handheld Accessories & Props
- Inflatable boomboxes, microphones, and cell phones
- Disposable cameras or Polaroid-style props
- Custom “yearbook” signs (e.g., “Class of ’85”) for selfies
- Faux vinyl records as handheld signs
- Mini View-Masters loaded with custom slides
Interactive Accessories
- “Which Decade Are You?” buttons guests can pin on after taking a quiz
- Lanyards with fake backstage passes labeled by decade (e.g., “Disco King 1978” or “MTV VIP 1984”)
- Glow sticks or bracelets for late-night dancing
- DIY name tags with prompts like:
- “Hi, I’m [Name], and my first concert was _____”
- “I remember when ____ was cool”
Photo Props Box
Create a decade mashup prop station with:
- Giant peace signs
- Record album frames
- VHS tape frames
- Retro sunglasses
- Microphones and disco balls
- “Totally Tubular,” “Boogie Time,” “Groovy Baby” cardboard signs