Girls' Sleepovers are a common type of party, with the event having typically expected activities in line with femininity for children, tweens, and teens. It is often a coming-of-age expectation in suburban culture, as it is an example of increasing independence and "girl talk". Friendship is also a great aspect of the appeal, with the visuals including the large number of people.
Aesthetically, the party is often themed around self-care or beauty and includes fun, girlish visuals that are more feminine than everyday life. That being said, a real sleepover can be themed around anything; this page focuses on sleepovers' depiction in media and merchandise. The image of sleepovers may also be more 2000s-oriented, as tween girl media was more popular at the time.
Visuals[]
Of course, sleepovers take place in a house, making all the visuals located in bedrooms or living rooms. To accommodate all the guests, there is a large number of blankets, sleeping bags, and pillows, making the space look cozier and more special than typical.
The decor and look for the home interior changes by era and personal taste, but most imagery surrounding slumber parties depict a stereotypically girly room.
Activities[]
- Watching movies, typically lighthearted ones such as romantic comedies and Disney movies
- Food-making activities, like making personal pizzas or roasting s'mores
- Spa activities such as homemade face masks and manicures/pedicures
- Girl talk, which is intimate conversation regarding romance, sex, and puberty
- Risqué party games like Truth or Dare, Never Have I Ever, and Spin the Bottle
- Normal party games like board games, charades, and social deduction games
- Pillow fights
- Summoning a ghost or demon in party games like Ouija boards or Bloody Mary
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