As I said in an earlier posting, our friends always “bring it” when it comes to costumed affairs! This night at the Dinner Club disco was no exception! Everyone scrounged their closets, thrift-store shopped and internet-browsed to come up with some seriously entertaining ensembles!
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| Our darling Desiree and her fondue appetizer! |
My winner for the ladies is my dear friend, Desiree… Shining in her peach chiffon creation she was everything authentic 70’s discotheque. The dress reminded everyone so much of the type of outfits that John Travolta’s love interest, Stephanie, wore in Saturday Night Fever! This dress was a thrift-store find that was inexpensive and perfect for the evening. She topped it off with a flowing scarf about her neck and some false eyelashes to draw attention to her beautiful eyes. The hair, as well, was an authentic, time-honored, feathered-back do! Kudos to Desiree for winning the prize (although I have nothing for her but appreciation for her efforts)!
Speaking of appreciation for effort, I must congratulate ALL of the men in our group for theirs. These guys put forth some serious dedication toward growing out their facial hair and then artfully shaving it into the pork-chop sideburns and ridiculously long moustaches of the real 1970’s! A few even dyed it to match their afro-style wigs! (Thank you Just For Men) How many men have the guts to go that far for a good time? Ours do! It truly does make the whole night of a costume event the BEST if you go “all out” on your dressing! The days of concern over “looking silly” have passed. We’re all adults now. One privilege of being an adult is the ability to act (or dress) like a complete child when the mood suits you!
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| Great job Jon! |
The cream of the crop among the men, however, would have to go to our friend, Jon! Besides the afore-mentioned ridiculous moustache, his (also cheap thrift-store) printed Montgomery-Ward-style shirt and faux leather jacket paired beautifully with polyester pants. The slim cut of the entire ensemble was so very 70’s and with the effort on his moustache and his carefully combed hair he reminded me of Travolta himself in the opening scenes of Saturday Night Fever as he struts down the street. Congratulations Jon on bringing your “A Game” to looking foolish! We love you for it!
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| John and Andrea |
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| Chad and Molly |
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| Sarah and Eric (love the matching clothes!) |
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| Cindy and her stand-in, John |
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| Jon and Shelly |
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| Andy and Desiree |
