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- Michael Jackson, ‘Rock with you’, 1980. The style: the sparkliest, all-over embellished outfit you ever did see (this was disco, after all). Black and silver striped tight pants, slouchy silver boots, and a striped long-sleeved top.
- Diana Ross, ‘Upside Down’ 1980. The style: a slinky white gown with thin straps, cinched and gathered waist, ultra-high front split, and an elegant train.
- Dolly Parton, ‘9 to 5’, 1981. The style: country-style dark blue jeans, a red blouse, and frosty lilac eyeshadow. In the movie ‘9 to 5’, Dolly wears fit-and-flare shirt dresses with t-shirt sleeves and cinched waists, with her signature platinum curly hair.
- Blondie (Debbie Harry), “Rapture” 1981. The style: a black embellished bandeau top with black short-shorts and a blonde (of course!) bob. A wash of purple eyeshadow and nude lips.
- Shoulder pads. Power dressing was popular in 80s fashion with more women in the workforce than ever before. This included the iconic shoulder pads not only used in suits, but also in jackets, sweaters, and even dresses for an authoritative appearance.
- Leg warmers. To go along with the popularity of workout VHS videotapes, leg warmers became popular fashion trends to be worn with leggings, spandex, tights, and even jeans.
- Acid-washed jeans. Acid-washed denim was enormously popular in the 80s with supermodels and celebrities. In addition, the high waisted style that’s making a comeback in the 2020s was popular in the 80s as well.
- Big hair. Big hair was literally huge in the 1980s in both men and women. 1980s metal hair bands like Motley Crue and Bon Jovi graced us with great music and even better hair styles.
- 1980: Leather Dresses. French singer and model Amanda Lear wearing an asymmetric leather dress with fishnet tights. The futuristic sunglasses with a subtle motorsport-inspired edge are a nice finishing touch.
- 1980: Cowboy Boots. Stylish partygoers at Studio 54 confirmed that free-flowing dresses and skirts paired with coordinating cowboy boots are timeless outfit combos.
- 1980: Punk Embellishments. Punk rock flourished in London—with fishnets, chains, and studs as the go-to accessories. Worn alongside leather separates and easy silhouettes, the looks are quintessentially '80s.
- 1980: Leather Blazers. Legendary supermodel Beverly Johnson and Italian clothing designer Giorgio di Sant' Angelo spotted in chic outfits outside of Studio 54.
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- Bodysuits. Style Notes: This is classic '80s Madonna, but the underwear/bodysuit look is bang on the money for now. You can forgo the pearls; just wear yours with some high-waisted jeans for a night out.
- Naked Dress. Style Notes: As if we needed any more proof that Cher is the ultimate style queen, here was the star doing the naked dress before everyone was doing it at the Met Gala (and every other award show going).
- Turtlenecks. Style Notes: Brooke Shields was America's number one sweetheart back in the '80s, and here she proves exactly why with those girl-next-door looks.
- See-Through Layers. Style Notes: The Jenner/Kardashian clan has already got this look down—and there are sheer dresses all over the spring runways. But the originator of this style?
And, sure enough, 1980s fashion lives on in our favourite trends from 2023: bright-coloured suiting, metallics, surfing and skating sportswear are just a few examples of the most recent take on ’80s style. Style icons of the ’80s: Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, and Grace Jones.
Jan 25, 2024 · Leather. Martina Raddatz/Redferns // Getty Images. Leather was a staple in the '80s, and continues to reign supreme in the '20s. Think of it as denim's edgier cousin: it's just as versatile but ...
May 15, 2024 · Experts share the most influential '80s fashion trends, including why they rose in popularity and how to incorporate them into your closet.
