80s Theme Party Ideas: Invitations, Photo Booth and Dress Code

Start with the invitation

Nothing gets guests excited like seeing themselves in the theme. Generate an 80s portrait of the host, or of each guest, and put it on the invitation. The VHS Home Video and Neon Synthwave styles make especially fun digital invites.

Build a retro photo wall

Print a set of 80s versions of your guests as small instant-style prints and pin them to a cork board with string lights. It doubles as decor and a conversation starter, and guests love finding themselves.

Dress code ideas

Give each guest a style card with their AI portrait so they know exactly what to wear.

• Aerobics: leotards, leg warmers and sweatbands.
• Prom: puffy sleeves and pastel tuxedos.
• Rock star: leather, bandanas and big hair.
• Miami: pastel suits and sunglasses at night.
• Arcade kid: varsity jackets and high-top sneakers.

Playlist, food and finishing touches

Mix synth-pop, new wave, rock anthems and early hip-hop. Serve party mix, pizza and neon drinks. Finish the night by generating a group-themed set of portraits and sharing them the next morning.