10 Weirdest Themed Parties (& What to Wear to Them)

For some collegiettes™, themed parties are a rite of passage. Every weekend, some of you will ditch your usual going-out ensembles and parade around campus in togas or makeshift dresses. However, some themes are crazier than your typical toga or ABC party (collegiette™ for “anything-but-clothes”—that is, you make the costumes yourself). Read on for some of the strangest parties on campus and how to dress for them.

1. A Letter Party
Obviously our kindergarten teachers drilled the alphabet into our heads for one reason only: a letter party. With 26 different variations, letter parties challenge us to think of creative costumes. For example, at an “A” party everyone dresses up as something that starts with the letter “A.” While some girls will execute basic ideas, like dressing up as an apple, others tend to think outside of the box. “I’m obviously going to be adulterer by wearing a dress and a scarlet letter,” says Lauren, a junior at the University of Delaware. For a pop culture spin, dress up as “A” from Pretty Little Liars: all you’ll need is a pair of black leggings and a black hoodie. Accessorize with gloves and you’ll be the stealthiest girl at the party.

2. Prom Class of 1983
Admit it: we all secretly wish that we grew up in the 80’s.  This decade was a time of cheesy music, bright colors, and big hair—three staples of any blowout party. Fortunately, we have the chance to participate in this iconic decade by attending a faux 1980’s prom. After all, who doesn’t want to relive prom season? For this kind of party, it’s all about shopping at your local Goodwill or vintage store for inexpensive finds: make sure you look for bright colors and puffy sleeves.  Snag a can of hairspray from your college convenience store for a finishing touch. Need some pump-up music? Listen to Wham!, or even Hall and Oates.