If you’ve been given the task of organising your office Christmas do and need some ideas to get you started, let us help inspire you in the second part of our Christmas office party themes.
As we all know, every good party needs music to liven up
the atmosphere. So why not base your celebrations on a specific musical era and
get your colleagues and friends to dress up in the fashion of the day? To add
to the mood of the time, you could also decorate your party venue with paraphernalia
from the period, such as feather boas reminiscent
of the 1920s, or a 1950’s jukebox cutout.
1920's Charleston
The
decade you choose to recreate is up to you. With the film release of The Great Gatsby in May this year, a
1920’s Charleston theme could go down well among your workmates. Your female
colleagues could transform themselves with a 1920’s flapper costume
complete with Charleston headband and cigarette holder, while the men could opt
for white spats and braces.
As for
the music, there would have to be an onus on jazz − bearing in mind the 1920s
was known as the Jazz Age − as well as a couple of Charleston tracks thrown in for
good measure. A few Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington songs should fit the
bill nicely. You could also arrange to play silent movies in the background,
such as films featuring Charlie Chaplin or Rudolph Valentino, and set up tables
for your colleagues to play card games.
1950's Rock ‘n’ Roll
If
the 1920s is too roaring for you, why not head 30 years into the future for a
taste of rock ‘n’ roll? In terms of your playlist, you’ll be spoiled for choice.
‘Rock Around the Clock’ and ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’, by Bill Haley and his
Comets, will be sure to get your colleagues up and dancing, while Elvis’s ‘All Shook
Up’ and ‘Jailhouse Rock’ should keep them bopping on their toes all night long.
When a break from dancing is needed, satisfy your colleagues and friends
with some tasty treats, including hamburgers, fries, milkshakes, coca-cola and
beer, inspired by the popularity of America’s diners at the time.
As to what to wear to this 1950’s shindig, encourage your male
colleagues to don a 1950’s greaser style, Teddy boy or Elvis wig.
Meanwhile, the ladies have the choice to be demure and classy (opt for a fitted
bodice dress with a full skirt and petticoat, with matching gloves, shoes, bag
and pearls) or to go casual with skinny jeans, a big red belt, a checked shirt
or white T-shirt, and retro sunglasses.
If you have doubts about whether your 1920’s-inspired office party will
be a roaring success and believe a 1950’s one will be anything but rocking, don’t
despair! Our next blog, which focuses on the next three very memorable decades,
may turn out to be right up your street.
