| A sock hop is basically a 50's tribute party with | | | | watch as the guys line up to show you there, um, |
| some times classic dance moves (if you know | | | | hot rods. |
| the steps). Its at one of these events that shady | | | | The conservative guy's look |
| "cool" guys, shy and charming girls named Betty | | | | Blue jeans are the standard, and unless you find |
| Sue, and flame streaked hot rods come crawling | | | | yourself the last one still doing atomic fallout drills |
| out of the woodwork. To say its a blast is an | | | | in your high school, you should have a pair. A |
| understatement. | | | | letter sweater is the most authentic look, but you |
| If you're planning on throwing one of these | | | | can use any simple colored, long sleeve shirt to |
| events, start with the music. Plenty of sites on | | | | get the right effect. Comb your hair back, sport |
| the net where you can download classic tunes, or | | | | some classic frames, and fidget with your hands a |
| you can grab some CD's from your local library. | | | | lot as you prepare yourself to ask Betty Sue to |
| Keep the music lively, which most music from this | | | | go steady with you. |
| era already is. | | | | The total greaser look |
| No sock hop would be complete without your | | | | Look, we know you're a stud. You've got the |
| interesting mix of characters, so the right role for | | | | sweet cruise mobile to show that you aren't |
| you, as well as costume is important. | | | | afraid to compensate for other things that might |
| The conservative girl's look | | | | be lacking. Your soft heart of course! |
| You can take the innocent 50's high school girl | | | | Get some pomade and go to town. Comb your |
| look for starters. A simple poodle skirt will do, just | | | | hair back and leave a few strands dangling |
| make sure that it doesn't show too much knee - | | | | between your glasses. Glasses? what?! not for |
| scandalous! Poodle skirts generally have an insignia | | | | this greaser because you aren't square....four eyes! |
| or patch sewn on (like a poodle), but even a plain | | | | If you do wear glasses, only a cat like this would |
| skirt that widens at the bottom will do. | | | | be seen with shades. Stick with the bluejeans, but |
| A simple mono-color sweater works perfectly for | | | | you'll be cooler than those other preps, because |
| the top to get the right look. Put your hair up into | | | | you'll be wearing either a white t-shirt, with a pack |
| a high standing pony tail, tie a ribbon around it, and | | | | of cigs rolled up in your sleeve of choice, or the |
| sport some fancy looking saddle shoes and you're | | | | classic black leather jacket. |
| ready to go! saddle shoes are actually pretty | | | | Just leave the switch blade at home, and don't |
| cheap and can be found at most shopping stores, | | | | stay out too late with your dad's car. |
| or even online. | | | | The roller girl look |
| The little devil girl's look | | | | Grab yourself a tray and start fastening some |
| If you've got a knack for the more daring, take | | | | plates and cool looking plastic diner glasses to it. |
| the above concept and make a few modifications. | | | | Sport a little paper diner hat, a short skirt for the |
| Substitute a sweater for a buttoned up blouse, | | | | lookers, and if you're really courageous, a nice set |
| but leave a few top buttons loose. For real | | | | of roller skates. Just make sure that you actually |
| authenticity, try out the bouffant hairstyle, and | | | | know how to skate first. |