What To Wear to a 70s Disco Theme Party

Evoke the 70s disco era by asking guests to arrive dressed in theme. As the host or hostess, you are of course required to go all-out with your own 70s disco outfit.

The best way to find your own disco party clothes is to hit the local thrift store, which is sure to carry some fine examples of 70s disco era duds. Roller Disco looks can also be purchased brand new at stores like American Apparel, which carries plenty of retro-inspired looks. If you're not sure how to pull together a totally groovy outfit, read on for inspiration:

Disco Bombshell:

Studio 54 was like a second home to the disco bombshell. She arrives at the club bedecked in shiny silver minidress, big Farah Fawcett style curls circa Charlie's Angels, and oversized silver hoop earrings. Her outfit is finished off with a pair of clunky disco go-go boots and an emphatic swipe of blue eye shadow and shimmery light pink lipstick.

Roller Disco Diva:

The Roller Disco Diva is just as hip as the Disco Bombshell, but prefers to get her groove on wearing old-school roller skates. In lieu of a minidress, the disco diva rocks a 70s striped terry cloth or polyester running short over a tight-fitting tank top or leotard for the flexibility to pull off some killer roller skate moves. A sweatband, knee-high socks and - what else - roller skates.

Disco Dude:

Think John Travolta in Disco Fever: tight-fitting button down shirt in a loud color with super-peaked lapel. Make sure the shirt is left unbuttoned at the top to show off a little skin for the disco, and pair it with some polyester bell bottoms. Oversized sunglasses and a possible neck scarf complete the Disco Dude's dancing attire. The best way to find your own Disco Dude outfit is to hit the local thrift store, which is sure to carry some fine examples of 70s disco era duds.

Roller Disco Dude:

The roller disco dude dresses similarly to the roller disco diva, but in an albeit more masculine way. Short, brightly colored running shorts with a stripe, sweatband, and tight v-neck shirt or tank top paired with rolled up athletic socks and skates. Make the look even more 70s by adding a ‘fro wig or a fake mustache a la Ron Burgundy.