There is nothing like a good, themed costume party, and Halloween shouldn’t be the only excuse to play dress-up. In fact, themed parties are so much more delightful than normal parties, we recommend carrying the Halloween spirit into the rest of the year.
Think about it this way, you can slip on your slick dark jeans or black cocktail dress for the 7th time this year or scheme and dig for the perfect, creative surprise. Themed parties give you the chance to break out of the ordinary and churn-up the playful inner child within. They also help you take a break from the seriousness of adulting. Sure, there will still be bills to pay, snacks to make, and lawns to mow, after the event. But, for a few sizzling hours, you get to step into a different identity, in a different world, and forget about it all.
A creative theme also guarantees that more people will show up to your event. There are stakes involved in committing to a costume party. You have to pull together accessories and hats from thrift stores and past Halloween parties. Usually there are more pre-party conversations among attendees. “Can I borrow those fangs?” “Check out these fishnets from college?!” These conversations create hype–event host gold!
Once everyone is dressed, they get the chance to walk through the door and show off their creativity. No one goes unnoticed at a costume party and everyone gets their own “moment.” This scenario makes your guests feel special. Costumes are also an automatic conversation starter. No one has to dance around small-talk topics looking for either a cue to “go deeper” or a stealthy exit. Costumes invite organic banter, easily opening the door to more meaningful conversations. So, whether it’s 80’s Night at the gym, a sequined masquerade ball, or a Murder Mystery mixer, adding a theme to the night is a good idea!
