Before we had smartphones, Netflix, group texts, or TikTok dances, we used to do something simpler to have fun on a weekend night; the classic sleep-over.
And in the 1970s, they were pure magic. You’d show up at your friend’s house with a stack of records and your favorite board games, ready to stay up late giggling and gossiping about anything and everything.
With glow-in-the-dark stars and a lava lamp glowing in the corner, prank-calling the neighbor while in your PJs was the ultimate rebellious adventure.
In this throwback collection, we’ve rounded up 20 nostalgic photos that perfectly capture the spirit of a classic 70s sleep-over.
1
Doing each other's hair
There was no better activity than putting some rollers and blue eyeshadow on,
2
Besties
Matching PJs and a game of Twister.
3
Midnight snacks
Sleep-overs wouldn't be complete without them.
4
The official sleep-over group photo
Blurry and goofy but perfect.
5
Just hanging out
Who needs a bed when you can use the floor?
6
Board games
How true friendships were tested.
7
Thruth or Dare
Always up for fun pranks.
8
Drinking Kool-aid
And making a mess every single time.
9
No sleep
Was it really a sleep-over if you weren't fighting sleep?
10
Cats make it better
A snoopy themed bedroom? Yes please.
11
Love and peace
There was always that one friend who brought a book and actually read it.
12
Drama?
Sleeping over at your friend's is the perfect time for some gossip.
13
Cool PJs
The outfit had to give serious personality always.
14
Slumber party
The event of the year!
15
Late night phone calls
Talking until late hours at night was also a great sleep-over.
16
The morning after
Late mornings and some cereal with friends did the job.
