How To Throw A Pool Party
Everything you need for a splashy poolside party
Everybody in the pool!
It's high time for hanging out with a bunch of friends next to a chlorinated body of water, frozen drink in hand—and we've found all the gear you need to go off the deep end. We're envisioning 1970s retro cool as the theme, with some modern touches thrown in.
No pool? No problem. Grab an inflatable one, or simply invite some friends over to your deck, backyard or stoop and make a splash of your own with these sunny party accessories.
Dive in to our picks right here.
Otis and Eleanor Bongo Speakers
poketo.com, $140
Pump up the volume on these outdoor speakers, then take the plunge.
The Coolest Cooler
When it's actually a real-deal product, this ingenious cooler/blender/waterproof Bluetooth speaker will be the party equivalent of a cannonball.
Flamingo Straws
shopsweetlulu.com, $3.50 for a 12-pack
Party like you're in Palm Beach with these birdbrained straws.
Tahiti Round Floor Pillow
gallantandjones.com, $129
Let your guests rest for the requisite half-hour after eating on plush retro pillows.
Canyon Fringe Hammock
anthropologie.com, $118
After a few frozen mudslides, you'll be in need of a snooze.
Amalfi Board Shorts
bonobos.com, $150
Make a splash with these Italian trunks in a retro pineapple print.
Daze Fire Ring
shop.haskellcollection.com, $762
This mobile fire pit makes waves with its gorgeous minimalist design.
S.S. Goodlife Kooler
thegoodlifemarketplace.com, $79.50
A floating cooler gives new meaning to watered-down drinks.
Tide & Pool Montauk Beach Towel
serenaandlily.com, $98
Dry off post-dip in an oversized screen-printed cotton terry towel.
Sorrento Melamine Dinner Plate
jonathanadler.com, $12
Dive into appetizers and the like on geometric melamine plates.
Pool Bar Jim's Famous Frozen Drinks
poolbarjims.com, $15
Two hundred-plus frozen drinks. From a guy named Pool Bar Jim. Done.
Mudslides
Speaking of frozen drinks, you may want to try our very grown-up version of the mudslide—but only if you want to be classy. Get the recipe.
Lighthouse Outdoor Torch
dwr.com, $90 to $240
If you're going to go the smelly citronella route to keep the insects away, might as well do it with Scandinavian style.