A sea of tubular patterns, bell-bottoms and go-go boots will flood the Dover Shores Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 26, as Polyester Paradise returns.
After a year long hiatus, the 1960s and 1970s themed dance is back.
“Polyester Paradise is a good tradition because it’s a great way to start off the school year and have a good time,” junior Edgar Alvarez said.
The Parent Teacher Student Association decided to host the event as a welcome back to school event rather than in the spring, which is when the dance has occurred in past years.
“The biggest obstacle this year is we are having this event so soon, so the logistics have to be taken care of very quickly,” PTSA president Paula Stelmashenko said.
Groovy Guide
Outfits reflect late 1960s and early 1970s style: floral prints, shift dresses and facial hair. Some comb their grandmother’s attic and others find their threads at costume shops and thrift stores. Popular stores include Plato’s Closet, Party City and Goodwill.
For girls
Girls typically dress in bright colors and geometric patterns, complete with go-go boots or platform shoes. Headbands and hoop earrings top off the outfit. Below, one can find examples of far-out looks students wore for previous years and where to find them.
For boys
Boys commonly dress in tight, flared pants with funky printed shirts and platform shoes. They finish their look with an afro, exposed chest hair and a mustache. Below, one can find examples of get-ups students wore in past years and where to find them.
Students can purchase a ticket on SchoolPay or during A and B lunch in the gym lobby on today, Thursday and Friday. The dance starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m.