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DH and I have been invited to a 60s themed party - please help dress us!

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TheReturnoftheSmartArse · 20/09/2011 15:37

I've googled and dressing me is easy enough (though I don't want to spend a fortune!) But DH ... were Teddy Boys a 60s thing? I'm not convinced. And my mum was no help when I asked: she said she spent most of the 60s off her face and can't remember what she was wearing!

Help, pretty please?? Thanking you ...

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sweetheart · 20/09/2011 16:51

I've just googled images of mens 60's fashion and it doesn't look much different to now really! They all seem to be suits or black jeans, black polo top and a leather / cord jacket. I think the key with blokes might be the hair! I'd stick with plain clothes but but him a wig.

Failing that just pop to a charity shop and buy the most gaudy shirt you can find and try to pass that off.

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TheReturnoftheSmartArse · 21/09/2011 09:41

Thanks, Sweetheart! I didn't think it looked so different either, which is why I thought I'd got it wrong and needed help! I think I'll take up your suggestion of a wig and gaudy shirt - nice and easy and hopefully he won't complain too much. He isn't keen on fancy dress!

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TapselteerieO · 21/09/2011 13:44

black polo neck, drainpipe trousers, winkle-picker shoes, maybe thick framed glasses.

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YouDoTheMath · 21/09/2011 13:56

Have you got a good fancy dress place near you? If so, give them a call and arrange an appointment. I went to one near me a few years back - had a 1920s prohibition party at work, and seriously, they kitted me out better than I could have done myself, plus it was so much cheaper than buying anything.

You could get a good 60s wig as part of the outfit if you do it that way...

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notanumptyalways · 21/09/2011 14:22

I am a big fan of the show Mad Men and I think it would be very easy at the moment for you to find a dress for yourself like this one which i love but can't buy right now because my baby bump won't allow it

Check out this page for some ideas maybe?

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TheReturnoftheSmartArse · 21/09/2011 15:35

Thanks everyone. DH and I will have a look when we go to bed tonight - only time we get any peace and we certainly know how to enjoy ourselves .

Notanumpty, I always think Mad Men was set in 50s rather than 60s. Obviously not and that red dress is gorgeous. Might get it anyway - I could wear it for work!