How do you dress like your from the 80's?

Answer 1

There are many different styles from the 80s. Most of the American more mainstream 80s looks were cheesy. Cheesy 80s for girls: tafeta dresses, HUGE jewellery, sweats, lots of rouge and bright lipstick and eyeshadow. And for the guys: sweatbands, head sweatbands, hightop trainers, aviator sunnies.

BUT! I much prefer the looks derived from the UK - the new romantics and new waves.

The LOOK of the 80s is backcombed big hair, long fringes, lots of eye makeup, loose fitting sweatshirts/batwing blouses, ruffles, harem or loose pants which are a bit too short, and generally abstract patterns.

For girls: think loose wide rounded collars, loose wide fitting shirts, high waisted skirts with a belt, leg/arm warmers, dresses with the waist belted, dramatic, colourful and bold accessories.

For guys: Fingerless gloves, jeans or loose pants with the bottom of the leg hem rolled up, keds with laces, red slouch boots, big black coat, maybe a fedora hat and some wayfarers.

For more inspiration Google the bands Bananarama, Duran Duran, Tears For Fears, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper.