Put on your saddle shoes, get out your craft supplies and hop to it.
Think of saddle shoes, waitresses on roller skates, malts at diners and good ol' rock n' roll---doesn't that make you want to have a 1950s themed party? Even if you weren't around in the '50s, you can plan all the details of a themed party, including favors for all your sock hop guests. Buy items from a party store, online or make them yourself. Then dig out something catchy from The King and turn it up.
Picture Perfect
These days you don't need a Polaroid camera to print out pictures on the spot; make use of your digital camera to make party favors. Use cardboard to make a cutout of a pink Cadillac or your favorite '50s car and take pictures of each guest sitting behind the wheel. Decorate little cards to put the photos in after the guest has picked her favorite to print. Similarly, have an Elvis costume and a poodle skirt outfit in one corner of the party venue. Take pictures of each guest in the outfits and give them the photos to keep.
Classic Cookies
If you'd like to give something tasty that reflects the time period, find some cookie cutters of iconic '50s items such as classic cars, guitars, records and jukeboxes. The cutters don't necessarily have to be '50s specific; you can use the icing decorations to get the look you want. A simple circle can be made into a record, any shoe cutter can be turned into a saddle shoe, and a bell will suffice for a poodle skirt. Make some royal icing to decorate the cookies, as it will dry hard and smooth, giving the cookies a professional look. You can also use a craft knife to cut out the shapes yourself if you don't want to use cutters.
Store-Bought Items
If you'd rather not do any crafting for your favors, there are still plenty of options. Classic matchbox cars, magnets with 1950s movie stars on them, or 50s-style sunglasses aren't hard to find, or buy some retro candies to give out. Bazooka Joe bubble gum and gummy hamburgers will be reminiscent of the era. You can also give out fuzzy dice for rear-view mirrors.
Themed Gift Bags
Even if the favors you decide to give aren't related to your party theme, you can package the favors to match the era's vibe. Make your own gift bags by cutting out a simple cardboard template and tracing the bag onto paper; find wrapping paper with a '50s theme for the lowest-maintenance gift bags. Or, you can decorate blank paper with stamps and stickers first, and then cut out the gift bag from the paper. This method also allows you to personalize each bag with a guest's name.
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