Do you need to get that 1980s look for a dress-up party or a fun outing? It does take a little preparation – however as we all know it’s worth doing so you look and feel fabulous.
There are a number of things to keep in mind when trying to ensure this look, and I have compiled a few tips on how to do so. So, let’s take a look at getting that 1980s style.
Neon
Neon was everywhere in the 1980s – it was just a way of life and adding it to your style can really help give you that 1980s look. Whether it’s in makeup, to your clothing or just strips of it in your hair – adding neon will give you that 1980s feel and push you a long way to getting that look. Red star fancy dress have a very good collection.
Big Hair
Hairspray, hairspray, and hairspray – the 1980s used a lot of hairspray and without it you’re not going to be able to pull off the look. Big hair was everywhere in the 1980s whether you were a man or a woman and if you want the style then use it.
Sports Wear
The 1980s also seems to have had a lot of sportswear – put it this way – coloured Lycra was a big part of the style in the decade. So, try and incorporate this into your style if you want to push to look.
Shoulder Pads
Another very 1980s trend – the shoulder pad went from quite unnoticeable to ridiculous in the 1980s – getting bigger and bigger as the decade progressed. It’s well worth considering it if you’re going for a more everyday look with your fancy dress.
John Hughes
Just watch the films of John Hughes to get inspired – it’s a fun way to get ideas of the sorts of things that people wore in the 1980s and they’re amazing films too.
The 1980s was a bit of a crazy time for fashion and certainly an interesting one and that’s what makes it so well worthwhile considering to dress up in. It’s a fun, colourful and different decade – so get planning those costumes.
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