Let’s go rummaging for more fresh ideas to bring with you on your thrift store trek.
It’s Always About The Theme
- Clashing Decades: Have one person select an outfit with a distinct 80s vibe while the other goes full-on 60s mod.
- Genre Mashups: Imagine a “Cowboy meets Ballerina” or “Viking goes to Disco” theme, then let the thrift stores guide your imagination.
- Mismatched Formalwear: Find the most ridiculous prom dresses and tuxedos, and accessorize to the extreme – think tiaras and top hats.
Hipster Hoarders
- “Thrift Shop Persona”: Create an elaborate backstory for your outfit’s character. Where do they work? What’s their favorite hobby? You could even act in character during dinner for extra laughs.
- Impromptu Photoshoot: Strike poses in your outfits against interesting backdrops – colorful murals, a local park, or in front of other quirky shops.
- “Upcycle Challenge”: If you’re feeling crafty, choose a basic item you’ll both buy (jean jackets, plain t-shirts, etc.). At home, give them a creative makeover, and then debut your new pieces.
Meal Reveal
- Dish Disguise: Each tries to create a meal that seems to stylistically MATCH the other person’s outfit. Think kitschy comfort food if your partner found a 50s diner-inspired look, or something fancy-yet-mismatched for a Victorian-era hodgepodge outfit.
- Soundtrack Showdown: Create a “theme song playlist” inspired by each other’s outfits. Play it during dinner for added hilarity.