"The name's Bond. James Bond." Everyone's favorite super spy, James Bond, saves the world for the Queen and country, and with impeccable style. We already had the 50th anniversary of the James Bond series, hopefully with more super spy sequels to come. If you're a fan of James Bond, it is only fitting to throw a classy party suited for the man with the golden gun. To help you along with your spy-themed party, here are some tips on costumes, decorations, music, drinks, and games to play.
1. James Bond Costumes
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Throwing a James Bond-themed party gives you and your guests a chance to dress up. Since the James Bond movies have been around for over 50 years, there are many different types of costumes to go with. One option would be to have people dress up as classy as they can with suits and fancy dresses. Another way to go is the retro route and relive the '60s when spies were king. Finally, you could hold a costume contest to see who can make the most faithful costume based on a movie character.
James Bond Costume
James Bond dresses to the nines and has had many looks over the years, both in faces and in outfits, but the most classic image of the world's greatest spy is a simple black suit. This look lets you look stylish for any situation but also blend into a crowd, which is what every secret agent wants to do when he’s on a mission.
Bond Girl Costumes
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Bond has always had a wide taste when it comes to the ladies, which means there are tons of options if you're looking for Bond Girl dresses. One way to go is elegant, which can be done easily in a red, white, or black dress. You'll have the look of a femme fatale in just a simple dress. Will you be the girl that helps James out in defeating the bad guy? Or will you turn on him when he least expects it? There are lots of James Bond dresses to choose from depending on which movie look you're interested in.
Retro Bond Girl Costumes
| Sexy Disco Babe | Mod Dress Costume | Retro Stewardess | 60s Daisy Dress |
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The 1960s spies were all over popular culture such as movies, TV shows, and books. So, if you're looking for something more colorful for your Bond girl costume, you can show up in a retro-inspired outfit. You'll look just like a girl who would have turned Sean Connery's head when he was working for the British Secret Service.
Catsuit Costumes
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Another Bond girl look is the rival spy who gives James a run for his money. With a black catsuit, you'll look like you can dodge bullets and avoid laser sensors while still keeping it sexy.
Bond Villain Costumes
| Grey Villain Suit | White Suit Costume | Black Pinstripe Suit Costume |
You can even go for a villainous look as one of many men or women who thought they could beat 007 and achieve their goal of world domination. With a plain gray suit, you'll look just like Dr. No, who was the first bad guy James went up against. However, other suit colors work well here too. We have seen bad guys in white suits and pinstripes, as well as brown and beige. A couple of villains also wear black suits like James Bond, but their outfits tend to be different, so they're not detracting from our leading man.
2. Decorations
Decorate your home in true 007 style with these fun ideas. Since our hero is from the United Kingdom, you can place the British flag around your James Bond party. If you want to have a more refined look, keep the decorations black and white. A fun way to display snacks for your guests is to put nuts and candies into martini glasses—just be sure not to get confused about which is your beverage and which has cashews in it. Another fun idea is to find small water pistols for pictures or for a playful squirt gun fight.
3. Songs
What do you play during a James Bond party? Here is a list of a few great options:
- "The James Bond Theme" – John Barry
- "Skyfall" – Adele
- "I Wish I Was James Bond" – Scouting for Girls
- "Espionage" – Green Day
- "Goldfinger" – Shirley Bassey
- "Man For All Seasons" – Robbie Williams
- "You Know My Name" – Chris Cornell
- "A View to a Kill" – Duran Duran
- "Secret Agent Man" – Johnny Rivers
- "Goldeneye" – Tina Turner
4. Games
As far as games go for your James Bond party, there are a variety of things you can do. One of them is a trivia contest where you can test your guest's knowledge of 007's movies and have the prize be your favorite Bond movie. You can also set up tables for baccarat, poker, and blackjack to play, all in the name of fun. Finally, if you can find them, there are James Bond versions of Monopoly and Scene It, which are a fun way to get everyone excited to watch more James Bond movies.
