Old School - Ask guests to dress in gear or school colors from the birthday guy or gals high school or college and throw a mini pep rally-style soiree.

What to wear to your own 40th birthday party. One idea I had for a birthday party is a retro theme of the decade during which the honoree went to high school. It is time for the 40 th birthday party. Set the table with silk dogwood flowers and floral table linens.

Shown here with Givenchy shoes id48420 and a Marni pochette id61194. I even wore a tiara. Decorate with school colors and lots of school-aged photos of your friend.

Wear embellished flats or opt for comfy heels to rock this look. See more ideas about birthday 40th birthday parties 40th bday ideas. Host a feminine floral 40th birthday party with a dogwood theme.

I am making the BF pay for part of it though. Feb 2 2007 334 1 149. It was a princess party.

It could be fun. I had a barbie cake served with a diamond ring as the tiara for me for my present from my husband. I was given a sash to wear with princess written across it.

35 Unforgettable 40th Birthday Party Ideas. What do you wear to a casual birthday dinner. 1940s Party - Focus on big band music and posters from movies like Casablanca or even give a nod to World War II with patriotic decor.