Range of costume party wigs - afro, mullet, bob and glamour styles on a decades party table

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The Decades Party Wig Guide: 70s, 80s & Disco Costume Wigs

From 70s disco afros to 80s mullets, here is how to match a costume wig to every decade theme - and how to buy them by the carton for events, party retailers and schools.

By The dpack Trade Desk· Updated June 2026· 7 min read

Decade and theme parties are one of the most dependable drivers of costume demand in Australia. A 70s disco, an 80s rock night, a school dress-up day or a corporate retro event all lean on the same handful of props, and the fastest, cheapest way to dress a whole room is a good costume wig. One wig instantly signals the era - no full outfit required.

Which costume wig suits which decade?

This guide maps each era to the wig style that reads clearly from across a room, then shows event companies, party retailers, schools and venues how to stock them by the carton instead of chasing single units. Every style below ships in a carton of 12, so a single order can dress a class, a function or a venue floor.

The short version

70s disco and soul: a big black afro wig, or bright assorted-colour afro wigs for a neon colour-run look.
80s rock and mullet nights: the black mullet wig or the sandy blonde mullet.
60s mod and pop: a blunt bob wig in assorted colours.
Glam and diva themes: a long glamour wig.
Buying for a crowd: every style is a carton of 12 - browse the full costume and party wigs range.

Black and assorted-colour afro costume wigs styled for a 70s disco party theme

The 70s

Disco, soul and the afro wig

No silhouette says 1970s like a full, rounded afro. It is the single most requested wig for disco nights, soul themes, retro sport days and general 70s dress-up. The black afro wig is the year-round classic that suits the widest range of costumes, while the assorted-colour afro carton mixes red, yellow, blue and green for colour-run, rainbow and neon-themed events where guests self-select a shade.

Best for: disco and soul nights, colour runs, sports carnivals, photo booths
Why it works: pre-styled, one size fits most adults, reads instantly under event lighting

Black and sandy blonde mullet costume wigs plus a long glamour wig for an 80s party theme

The 80s

Mullets, glam rock and big hair

The 80s split two ways. For the rock, surfer and sports-star look, the mullet is the defining prop - short at the crown, long at the back. Stock the black mullet wig as the all-rounder and the sandy blonde mullet for a lighter, beachside tone. For glam rock, pop-diva and big-hair themes, reach for the long glamour wig, which lands in a four-colour assorted carton for instant variety.

Best for: 80s rock and pop nights, glam parties, trivia and decade events
Why it works: high recognition, durable enough for repeat costume-hire cycles

Quick reference

Match the era to the wig

Era / theme	The look	Wig to stock
70s disco & soul	Big rounded afro	Black afro / assorted-colour afro
80s rock & surf	Short-front, long-back mullet	Black mullet / sandy blonde mullet
60s mod & pop	Blunt chin-length bob	Assorted-colour bob
Glam & diva	Long, full, flowing	Glamour long hair wig
Neon & colour run	Bright multi-colour	Assorted-colour afro

Every style ships in a carton of 12, one size fits most adults. Planning a large event or a whole-school day? Talk to the trade desk about combining cartons.

Carton of assorted costume party wigs packed for bulk event and school supply

Buy by the carton of 12 - one order dresses a class, a function or a venue floor.

Common questions

Costume wig FAQs

What size are the costume wigs?

One size fits most adults. Each wig has an elasticated inner band and arrives pre-styled, so it is ready to wear straight from the carton with no dressing required.

Which wig is best for a 70s disco theme?

A full afro is the strongest 70s signal. Choose the black afro wig as an all-purpose classic, or the assorted-colour afro carton (red, yellow, blue, green) for neon and colour-run events where guests pick their own shade.

Can I order a mix of styles for one event?

Yes. Each style is a separate carton of 12, so you can combine cartons across afro, mullet, bob and glamour styles for a themed event. The assorted-colour afro and bob cartons also give a built-in colour mix within a single carton.

Do you supply schools, event companies and venues in bulk?

Yes - costume wigs are sold by the carton at wholesale, ex GST pricing, which suits party retailers, costume-hire shops, schools running book week and dress-up days, and venues hosting decade theme nights. Free Melbourne metro delivery applies on orders over $150 ex GST.

Are the wigs reusable for costume hire?

The synthetic fibre holds its pre-styled shape between wears, so the wigs stand up to repeated costume-hire and photo-booth cycles. Browse the full costume and party wigs range to plan a hire collection.