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Jul 9, 2020 · The 1980s was possibly the boldest decade in modern fashion history, a magical era of over-the-top silhouettes, teased perms and saturated colors. They were the years of puffed shoulders and power...
- Neon, neon everywhere. Recall the desire to stand out. The best way people did this in the ’80s was through vibrant colors. As a result, various bold neon colors adorned anyone embracing the fashion of the time.
- 1980s fashion had acid-wash jeans reimagine denim. Some creations are happy accidents, which was the case for acid-wash jeans. The Rifle jeans company of Italy brewed this fashion piece up after accidentally tumbled jeans, bleach, and pumice stone with pretty much no water.
- Shoulder pads weren’t just for football players. In fact, shoulder pads were present in the blazers women wore during their workday. Almost any blazer purchased in the ’80s had shoulder pads in them, so much so it looked unusual to see a professional outfit without them.
- Tracksuits for all occasions. The Beastie Boys and LL Cool J accelerated the popularity of tracksuits. No longer was this set for workouts. In the ’80s they became a clothing staple for any occasion, without breaking a sweat.
Fashion in 1980. Women’s clothing in 1980 ran the gamut from conservative to opulent fantasy. Many designers reached back in history for inspiration. The looked to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Victorian era and even the Peruvian Indians for something “new.”
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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?
May 29, 2020 · In the 1980s, bigger meant better across the board in fashion. From women’s shoulder pads to men’s power suits to bold colors and patterns for men, women and children, there was nothing understated about fashion in the eighties.
May 20, 2024 · 1980s fashion was all about the power suit, Lycra, the rise of hip hop, yuppies, preppy style, and clothes as concept from Japanese designers.
Aug 4, 2023 · Take a look through vintage photos featuring the best fashion trends from the 1980s, plus ways to shop each look.
