Attending or Throwing a Masquerade Party!
Masquerade parties are fun because you can be anyone you want to be. Or, alternately, you can just be yourself. The best part is that no one can make preconceived notions about you. You’re not wearing your normal clothing and you’re hiding behind a mask. The only thing to judge you by is your personality (and perhaps your eyes). It’s great to start talking to people without the ridiculous assumptions.
Because of these qualities, they can be a great place to meet new people. You end up meeting someone for who they are, rather than who they look like they are. It’s likely you’ll have a great time chatting with someone that you wouldn’t otherwise have talked to. And, it’s just fun to dress up and do something crazy sometimes.
Obviously the atmosphere will be different between the more formal masquerade ball versus a masquerade party. A ball is commonly filled with couples, as it is for a specific event like a high school prom or college formal. It can be harder to meet new people at these because attendees generally cling to the one person they know.
At a party however, it’s common for the guests to show up separately. You’ll be able to identify your closest friends, but most people will remain mysterious. Because the environment is less formal, it’s much easier to walk up to a stranger and strike up a conversion.
An additional fun aspect of a masquerade party is that your conversation starter is built in. All you have to do is comment on the other guest’s choice of mask or costume. Perhaps they chose it for a specific reason or made it from scratch? You don’t have to start with the typical party starters like the weather forecast.
Buying or making a great mask is essential for fun at the party though. If your mask is plain or shabby, people will assume that you are plain and shabby. If you pick out a unique one with exciting features, then people will have more to talk to you about. If everyone is wearing a mask that’s white with some glued on sequins but you have a full set of feathers on your mask, you will be a natural target for conversion.
Plus, choosing from the astounding variety of masquerade masks to get ready for the party can be quite fun in itself. It can be tough to find them in stores during the non-October months, but browsing online is always an option. I added the rotating flickr pictures at the bottom of the site to help inspire people for their mask search.
