Welcome to our Grease theme! Today we will be sharing our version of “You’re the One That I Want” from the end of the movie.
It was June 2020, and we were still adjusting to the new normal of staying home. Fortunately, by then the weather was nice, and we could spend more time outside. But, it wasn’t quite pool weather yet so we were still keeping busy with our themes.
One night I heard a commercial that a sing along version of Grease would be airing soon. So, since I have always loved Grease, I thought hey there’s an idea! Since this was still early on for our themes, I tended to look for themes that did not require a lot of creativity. Because, as I have said before, creativity is not my strong suit! Although I have improved.
Those that have been here before know that typically we have themed meals and decorations to go along with our couples costumes. But, for this one, I did not plan a special meal, and we only had two props. This was more about having fun, enjoying the music, and dancing!
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Speaking of the dancing, at that time I had no idea we would have a YouTube channel. So we did not take any videos. However, you gotta love the iPhone and live photos. I went back through the 100s (x4 😊) of pictures and watched the live photos. At the time of our theme, I only went through the still photos. So, it was fun to see in action.
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Costumes
Danny Zuko
Danny was very easy to pull together for my husband. I chose to leave out the white letterman’s sweater. So, he wore his black jeans and black shoes. We only had to order him the black sleeveless t-shirt from Amazon.
Sandy Olsson
Although I have seen this movie several times, I had no idea what Sandy’s last name was! Am I the only one that thinks of her just as Sandy or Sandra Dee?
Anyway, Sandy’s costume was totally out of my comfort zone. But, I was more comfortable knowing I was just in our backyard. While I understand that seems funny to say since I knew at the time that I would post the pictures on social media. However, I have always kept my social media circle small. I knew everyone on my list. To me, that’s very different than wearing in person around a bunch of strangers.
That is not to say that I am shy, because I am far from that. I am just conservative in my attire. This, along with our other themes, has helped break me out of my shell in that sense. Albeit mostly only for our themes at home. But that’s a start!
Now here I am sharing it with strangers. Who would have thought? Regardless, I still do not know that I would wear this in public!
I had to buy everything for this costume, except the jacket, see above that I am a conservative dresser 😊.
Everything was from Amazon. For her shirt, I wore this black off shoulder top, then, I wore these faux leather high waisted leggings. I even had to buy the shoes! But now I have these cute dark cherry patent heeled sandals to wear with other outfits!
The sunglasses are not part of Sandy’s official costume. That was just for regular pictures and not part of the reenactment.
Needless to say, my husband’s reaction was similar to Danny’s when he saw Sandy for the first time!
Hair & Makeup
Since Sandy’s hair is much shorter, I attempted to at least mimic her curly hair. I used a very small curling iron wan, took thin strands and curled tightly in different directions. Oh and lots and lots of hairspray! This is not something to do when in a hurry!
It didn’t quite match the Sandy hair but it certainly was curly.
Sandy was the first of my blond characters. I looked at wigs, but I didn’t like any of them. So I was a brunette Sandy.
As for the makeup, red lipstick was a must.
Props
Last but not least, the props. To me, the Grease car and the cigarette were just as important as the costumes.
The car: I looked around and found a digital photo on Etsy. I then took it to a local printer and they printed the largest they could. My husband then cut it out, glued it to cardboard and then made it stationery with wood pieces. Isn’t the best!
The cigarette: My husband took a pencil and wrapped paper around it to make it sturdy. The eraser was the flame. Isn’t he clever?
You're The One That I Want
Now for the reenactment!
Sandy just arrived.
Sandy??
Tell me about it, stud!
I’ve got chills,
they’re multiplying
And I’m losing control
Cause the power your supplying
It’s electrifying!
You better shape up
Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you.
You better understand
To my heart I must be true
Nothing left for me to do
You’re the one that I want, oh honey, you’re the one that I want
Next they continue to the the funhouse scene. Same song, sing along! You’re the one that I want, the one that I need, oh yes indeed!
One last note, I have to tell you that my husband watched this scene of the movie several times in order to prepare. Once again, is he the best or what?
The End
We hope you enjoyed Sandy and Danny from Grease!
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60 thoughts on “Grease DIY Theme at Home as Sandy and Danny”
This was a great read. Love all your photos! Thanks for sharing
Thank you and thanks for reading!
Oh I love Grease! So fun! Looks like you had a great time!!
This is one of those movies that I can watch (parts of) every time it is on! It was fun! Thanks!
Awesome! The costumes are spot on, and I love the cute little car you made for the Grease theme.
Thank you! The print was meant to be much larger, but I couldn’t find anyone to print that large. But, I thought it worked out just fine!
A grease theme is a great idea! I love that movie!
This is so cute! I love all the effort you put into all of your themes. They’re really enjoyable to read about and watch on your youtube videos, they always make me smile! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’d say you nailed this theme! Grease is a favorite movie of mine for so many reasons. Great job on the costumes and props. The phots are great too!! Keep the themes coming!!!
Love this! You look amazing! Fun idea
you guys are awesome! looks fun indeed
This is my all time favourite movie! I always wanted to be Sandra D and love that you have recreated the look…it suits you!
Thank you! It was fun, you should do it!
You two are so cute, it looks like you were having a blast! This would be a fun costume idea for a themed movie night or themed dance 🙂
Thank you! This is a theme for anytime!
I love Grease and you both absolutely look the part! What a fabulous idea to create a fun theme and follow through, this is going to give others inspiration as well
Thank you! Our hope is to inspire people, so thank you for that!
I have also seen Grease several times! You look great as Sandy! What a fun idea to re-enact movies during the pandemic!
Thank you! It was a new hobby but it helped pass the time and lighten things up.
You nailed it! I actually love the Grease style so much and would love for it to come back more and more. Something about the black leather and red lips!
Thank you! I love it too! Maybe we will see this style again some day! Until then, the backyard it is!
Ha, that’s brilliant. It seems like you guys had loads of fun doing this re-enactment. I really loved the movie.
Thank you! Yes we had fun!
This is such a fun theme! I have seen the film Grease and I think you both did a great job. Sandy and Danny are iconic figures and your costumes resemble them.
Thank you! We try!
That is so so cool!!! I LOVE IT!!! I love Grease, it is awesome. Amazing and fun idea.
Thanks so much!
how fun! you absolutely nailed it and this DIY is super good! You definitely know the subject too well and show it off perfectly! fun way to spend time too
Thank you! I love Grease! Although I have seen it many times, I still had to spend time reviewing it. But it was a fun process.
Aww how cute! Looks like you two had a lot of fun putting this shoot together! Love Grease!
Thank you! It was one of the more fun themes.
This is so fun! You recreated it all very well!!! Good job!
Thanks so much!
What a fun time. You guys did an excellent job of recreating a classic.
Thank you!
Really Cute. I had to go watch the movie after seeing this originally. (I am a lucky friend who gets a preview). I liked how you added the words to the song under the pic- At first I thought you were just mad!! HAHAH 😉
Haha!! I couldn’t believe at the time you hadn’t seen it before! Do you remember asking your husband why I was kicking mine?! So funny!! Yes, I guess that picture did look a little mad. But, I was limited in the pictures of me in the leather jacket for some reason. Thanks always for your support!
You did a great job! I love Grease and have considered going as Danny and Sandy for Halloween!
Thank you! It was fun being Sandy if only for a brief time!
I love doing dress-up! You two look so cute.
Thank you! It’s fun, right?
Oh my gosh – you guys are just hilarious. Although Danny’s costume is totally on point, it’s Sandy that blew me away – simply because there are far more details to be considered. And you did sooo well!
Thank you so much! Yes, Danny was definitely easier! Sandy’s hair was my biggest challenge.
It’s amazing to recreate something haha. You did so well!
Thank you!
Wow, you did an amazing job capturing Sandy and Danny. Like you got the character with their makeup and outfits to the T. Great job!
Thank you so much! I try to come close when I like how the original looked! And I love Sandy in this scene.
What fun! Would you believe I have never seen Grease before!!!!
Oh my gosh! When you get the time, if you like musicals and the 50s, you’ll enjoy it! My friend had never seen it either, then after our theme she watched it!
This looks like so much fun! I love seeing your posts and videos! They make me smile!
Thank you so much! Our goal is to make people smile!
This looks so much fun! You both nailed it as Danny and Sandy. And oh my, you look absolutely stunning in your outfit! I can’t wait to show this to my mom, she’s a HUGE fan of Grease!
I cracked at the “And my heart is set on you” photo.
I love Grease and both portrayed the characters fantastically. You both look so great. Thanks for sharing!
I love this give me full nostalgia watching this movie with my mom when I was a kid I can’t help but sing along to every line as you posted the photos that they went!
So fun!! Thanks for sharing. You guys got into your roles! Love it!!
You said creativity is not your strong suit! Girl please! You are so talented! Love your ideas and can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
So very clever! I think this would such a fun idea for ana dult birthday party..like for a 50th birthday to have people dress up as their favroite couple from a film during that decade…
Your husband is a total rock star for watching that scene in Grease so many times. He totally nailed it! And what a good idea to use a pencil for the cigarette! You look pretty fabulous as Sandy! You guys are adorable!
Great diy costume. I love Grease! Thanks for sharing!
You guys really have a blast together! That’s great to see!