80′s flashback?

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Jul 31, ‵08
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Yes, it’s true… 80′s fashions are making a comeback. When I first heard this insane rumor, I was transported to my bathroom in the house where I grew up. The visual goes something like this: Wham! blasting “Wake me up before you go go, don’t leave me hanging on like a yoyo…” trying desperately to maximize my hair’s height and volume, over a hundred rubber bracelets on my wrist, wearing a florescent pink off the shoulder sweatshirt, and a pair of tight Fiorucci jeans. Ahhh… the memories. The 80′s were all about being big and bold. Big shoulder pads, big hair, bright florescent colors, lots of jewelry, and of course… Madonna. It’s one thing to look back, and remember the time fondly. Quite another to want to revisit it. I’ve been there done that, and probably won’t go back. However, if this is a style you haven’t tried then give it a go. It’s perfectly suited for the younger crowd, my nieces and nephews are on the verge of a huge transformation, currently wearing brightly colored Ray-Bans, for example. I’m not entirely sure I can see the over 25 crowd wearing these fashions. Having said that, there is a way to do it tastefully. Don’t go all the way, pick one or two things to incorporate into your existing style. Like with any fashion flashback, modernize it. Good luck girls, and don’t overdo it!

modern 80′s items in this observation:

  • retro Super Future basic shades @ Shop Intuition
  • long leg warmers @ American Apparel
  • Uma Jane parachute fabric jump suit @ Asos
  • Twenty8Twelve ‘Antonia’ fitted blazer @ Shopbop
  • neon shutter sunglasses @ 80′s Purple
  • lace ‘Monet’ prom dress @ Topshop
  • zipper leggings in royal @ eLuxury
  • plastic stars necklace @ Topshop
  • ‘Luella’ bracelet pack @ dELiA’s


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    • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

      I’ll be the first to admit that the 80s had pretty decent music and movies, but the fashion… no. no, no, no, no, no. It should stay buried. I will tolerate the flats, but not the rest. Yuck.*shivers*

      Elisas last blog post..Stella’s productive week (from the "Stella the Charming Terror" series)

    • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

      I’ll be the first to admit that the 80s had pretty decent music and movies, but the fashion… no. no, no, no, no, no. It should stay buried. I will tolerate the flats, but not the rest. Yuck.*shivers*

      Elisas last blog post..Stella’s productive week (from the "Stella the Charming Terror" series)

    • Barchbo

      As long as the boxy shoulder pads stay buried, I could tolerate the rest. It’s fun, colorful, interesting, and great fun for discussion and people-watching.
      So much of fashion is predictable and stylized…80s fashion is very anti-that.

      I still mis Ton Sur Ton. Sigh. And my Vuarnets.

    • Barchbo

      As long as the boxy shoulder pads stay buried, I could tolerate the rest. It’s fun, colorful, interesting, and great fun for discussion and people-watching.
      So much of fashion is predictable and stylized…80s fashion is very anti-that.

      I still mis Ton Sur Ton. Sigh. And my Vuarnets.

    • http://paddling-geek.net Kimm

      I’ve noticed for the last couple of years that there hasn’t really been much new fashion but at the same time the fashion world brings back a few items from say the 60′s one year and then the 80′s the next and make it new again.

      Now if they don’t bring back these 80′s shoulder pads and 90′s neon clothing fad I’ll be happy.

      Kimms last blog post..let the countdown begin!

    • http://paddling-geek.net Kimm

      I’ve noticed for the last couple of years that there hasn’t really been much new fashion but at the same time the fashion world brings back a few items from say the 60′s one year and then the 80′s the next and make it new again.

      Now if they don’t bring back these 80′s shoulder pads and 90′s neon clothing fad I’ll be happy.

      Kimms last blog post..let the countdown begin!

    • http://fashion-smoothie.blogspot.com Mimi

      Ok maybe not everything from this time is great but I love leggins,wayfarers and rompers.

      Mimis last blog post..Summer Rain Picnic

    • http://fashion-smoothie.blogspot.com Mimi

      Ok maybe not everything from this time is great but I love leggins,wayfarers and rompers.

      Mimis last blog post..Summer Rain Picnic

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      Everything in moderation sounds good to me.

    • http://www.giftgirl.com Jean Voute Pratt

      Everything in moderation sounds good to me.

    • http://ladylanguage.com/blog Michelle

      I am a child of the 80s so I naturally gravitate towards the trend. I could never wear the big shoulders though as mine are naturally broad, but the vibrant colors and leggings…oh yeah!

      Michelles last blog post..Comment on The Lady Loves…Ruche by Pamela White

    • http://ladylanguage.com/blog Michelle

      I am a child of the 80s so I naturally gravitate towards the trend. I could never wear the big shoulders though as mine are naturally broad, but the vibrant colors and leggings…oh yeah!

      Michelles last blog post..Comment on The Lady Loves…Ruche by Pamela White

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      those purple sunglasses were cool but i don't think i like those, i don't love purple.

    • http://www.wristbandsnow.com/ Rubber bracelets

      im not aware that during 80's this kind of bracelets are already present in the industry.

    • http://www.wristbandsnow.com/ Rubber bracelets

      im not aware that during 80's this kind of bracelets are already present in the industry.

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      Great fashion goods.Great post.

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