Throw the 1989 TV Listening Party You Couldn’t Quite Forget
design: Gianna Castagliuolo
Here is some party inspiration so you can have the listening party of your Wildest Dreams.
by LISA WOLKERS ★ NOVEMBER 06, 2023
Our favorite girl, Taylor Swift, has released 1989 (Taylor’s Version), her fourth re-recorded album and if you haven’t listened yet, you should…but obviously with other Swifties. This era–the one we have all been waiting for–will include five new vault tracks. Taylor is reclaiming her birth year as her own and that means it is time to party like it’s 1989! So grab your Swiftie friends and move the furniture so you can dance.
Decorations
Every good party starts with Pinterest and Amazon: the best places to find ALL your party decorations. The night will be celebrated with all things baby blue and silver, of course. Decorate your walls with garlands and balloons, or tribute your decor to Taylor’s first track, “Welcome to New York” with NYC-themed trinkets and souvenirs. I mean…we are in Syracuse, New York.
The 1989 era is dedicated to classic Polaroid pictures. Whether you want to buy the most recent Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera in the color Pastel Blue, or build your own photo booth with a Taylor-inspired Polaroid cut-out, the choice is yours!
Drinks
A baby blue raspberry lemonade is the perfect addition to your special evening. The following recipe can be shared between you and five other Swifties.
½ gallon lemonade (make your own or buy prepared)
6 oz vodka
4 ½ oz blue raspberry-flavored vodka
Fresh mint or lavender leaves or (to garnish)
Add all ingredients together, stir, and garnish! Now, you can enjoy this flawless Taylor-inspired drink for your Taylor-inspired party.
Outfit
Taylor is known for her glitter bodysuits and dresses. So you might want to look at her recent Eras Tour wardrobe, her everyday fits from 2014, or the original 1989 music videos for inspiration. If not, keep reading for more outfit details from yours truly.
Here are some last-minute ideas for the second best night of your life (with the Eras tour being first, if you attended).
Wear your Eras Tour merch
The 1989 World Tour merch from 2015
Wear your long hair slicked back and a white t-shirt
A little skirt
The dress of your Wildest Dreams
Don’t forget to wear your cherry lipgloss and blush for those rosy cheeks, or add a classic red lip. Everything is in the details!