As New Year’s Eve creeps upon us, some of us might be feeling a little unsure of what to do with the occasion. We may want to celebrate the end of an admittedly turbulent year, but not necessarily feel ready to go out and attend the big gatherings and parties just quite yet.
If this sounds like you, and an evening with a few friends sounds slightly more delightful, making it a themed event could be a sure way to commemorate the year that was, and blast off into 2022 with a few laughs or stunning outfits. Here are some themed-party ideas that you probably haven’t tried yet.
1. Top Spotify artists
Spotify’s ‘Wrapped’, which showed its users their top played songs and artists led some people to come up with a unique concept for a party. Why not dress up as the artist whose music you listened to most this year? It doesn’t have to be Spotify-related of course. Whether it’s Apple Music, or whichever artist had your ears coming back for more throughout 2021, give your friends the memo and enjoy as anyone from Cher to Billie Eilish or Blxckie become guests in your home.
2. Meme party
It was a year wherein which we needed a good laugh or two. In honour of the ‘lols’ and something that kept many of us in touch, a soiree where everyone dresses up as the meme that cracked them up most this year is a fabulous way to go into 2022 laughing.
3. Thrift finds only
Recycling fashion was a huge part of 2021, and as a result, people got nifty and thrifty. For this theme, everyone would come dressed in thrift only, giving them the freedom to stick to a decade, or simply create a look out of thrifted picks. You could have a very fashionable hipster and someone who’s rocking the grandad aesthetic all in one room. A bonus is that we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to thrift stores in Cape Town, which makes pulling the getup together that much more accessible, and it isn’t as expensive as finding a new New Years outfit either.
4. Midsummer nights
If at the beginning of the year you were obsessed with Netflix hit Bridgeton, then this theme might be perfect for you and your fellow bells of the ball. Silks, dresses and elegance could be the perfect way to cheerio your way into the New Year.
5.People pick their own theme
Since a lot of us haven’t quite enjoyed having our own decisions taken away from us in the past two years thanks to the pandemic, giving people the gift of freedom might be one of the most fun ways to rock a new years party.
Perhaps you’ll be enjoying an evening with someone who encompasses 70s disco, and another who finally got to enjoy the anything but clothes theme. The options are endless, and the best part is that you can be sure no one will have the same outfit as you.
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