Hello and welcome back..... Getting a little off track, I thought I would look back to some fashion trends of the 80s, because sometimes we need reminding how good (or bad) the 80s really were.... Enjoy
MTV GENERATION
With the introduction of music videos, fans were able to connect with
their favorite musicians in a much more visual way than in decades fast.
This had a definite impact on fashion, popularizing looks that mimicked
the styles of the decade's superstars, such as the Madonna-inspired
look pictured here (Left)
PEEK-A-BOO BRA & BUSTIER
While 80s fashion was influenced by Madonna in many ways, one of the
most revolutionary impacts she had was popularizing the bustier for
everyday wear. In doing this, her influence also lifted the taboo on
showing bra straps, sending many young women to the store to purchase
bras in contrasting colors. (Right)
SUPER FUN LOOKS
As Cyndi Lauper sang her classic 80s anthem
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
song, she certainly looked the part. Fans decided to emulate the look,
popularizing fun and funky style combinations. Flouncy minis, polka
dots, bold color combinations and super-size accessories were a great
way to show off your fun-loving spirit. (Left)
ROCK AND ROLL BEAUTY
Music-inspired fashion wasn't limited to min-skirts. Body-hugging
leggings or pants paired with whimsical tops and trendy accessories in
contrasting patterns were also great trends of the day. This look was
ideal for 80s concert-going or club-hopping. (Right)
ELEGANT CELEBRITY STYLE
Musicians weren't the only celebrities who influenced 80s fashion.
Princess Diana, still considered a fashion icon today, inspired trends
in dressy attire, such as high-necked silky blouses with built-in
flowing ties and billowing sleeves. (Left)
FASHION ICON FORMALWEAR
Princess Di's love of ruffles - first seen in her
wedding dress
- also inspired evening wear trends throughout the decade. Big ruffles
(and plenty of them!) were a popular 80s trend in formal attire, for
occasions ranging from prom to bridal attire. (Right)
MOVIE INSPIRED FASHION
The movie
Flashdance had a significant impact on exercise wear, club attire and street apparel. The sex appeal of
Jennifer Beals' character
inspired 80s fashionistas to cut old tee shirts or sweatshirts to make a
larger neckline that fell off the shoulder, and resulted in ready-made
"torn" sweats being introduced to the market.
(Left)
EXERCISE CLOTHES
While
Flahsdance may have started the trend of wearing workout
clothes outside the the gym, it didn't stop there. Aerobics-wear and
other types of exercise clothing were often seen on the street during
the 80s. (Right)
HEADBANDS
Headbands were a must-have hair accessory during the 80s, and were worn
with everything from exercise wear to club attire. They were worn by
those who actually needed to tame their "big hair" as well as by those
with shorter, smoother styles just as a fashion statement. (Left)
LEG WARMERS
During the 80s, leg warmers also came out of exercise studios and into
mainstream fashion. They were typically paired with super-short skirts
or worn over leggings or skinny jeans, beginning the popular trend of
layering for fashion rather than just warmth. (Right)
LAYERED CLOTHING
Wearing leg warmers may have started the layering trend, but that's not
where it stopped. During the 80s, women layered just about everything.
Poplar trends included layering loose see-through tops or cropped
sweaters over fitted tee shirts and tank tops to wearing bike shorts
under short skirts. (Left)
LEGGINGS
Pairing oversized tunics with leggings was a popular look for 80s casual
wear. It was easy to layer leggings with leg warmers or scrunched socks
for a trendy fashion statement. Bold accessories like huge hoop
earrings and bangle bracelets completed the look. (Right)
TRENDY DENIM
Skinny-cut denim jeans made in then-modern finishes like acid or
stone-washed denim were must have wardrobe pieces. If you were going for
a super-trendy look, you might buy a pair that already had a few tears,
or strategically rip a pair that you already owned. (Left)
PANTS PAIRING
Leggings weren't the only layering option for jeans and leggings during
the 80s. They were often paired with multiple shirt layers, though
sometimes a single over-sized tee shirt was chosen. Wearing flats or
pumps with skinny-cut bottoms was a fashionable 80s look. (Right)
SHOULDER PADS
Tops weren't all meant to be layered either - at least not with other
clothing pieces. Shoulder pads were all the rage for stylish women
during the 80s - from slinky dresses like the one pictured here to
button-up tops, casual corduroy blazers and dressy suit jackets. (Left)
LEATHER
Leather became quite trendy during the 80s, with women layering
biker-looking jackets over everything from jeans and cut-up sweatshirts
to skirts and frilly tops. Those who took the rock-and-roll look
seriously often sported leather pants in colors ranging from black to
red. (Right)
LACE UP ANKLE BOOTS
Lace-up ankle boots became very popular during the 1980s. The shiny
patent leather finish of this flat-heeled pair was perfect for adding a
bit of rock-and-roll flair to a casual look, while other popular styles
came in conservative colors with spike or chunky heels. (Left)
MASSIVE "Thank You" to womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com for the info/photos
#80s
#80sfashion
#electronic80s
