Making your own 80s costume is easy. By simply reviewing some 80s movies, videos or television shows and making a few notes, you can assemble an impressive 80s costume.
There are many ideas for 80s costumes and 80s theme parties to choose from. Creating a killer 80s costume for Halloween is a snap for adults, teens and kids with video tutorials and more great 80s party information.
Cabbage Patch Dolls
While toy wars happen in stores all across the country today, there was nothing in history more fought over than Cabbage Patch Dolls. These dolls hit the market in a big way and parents rushed to find the latest dolls for their children. In fact, they even purchased diapers for the dolls at local grocery stores!
Care Bears
Still a popular item today, Care Bears were even more popular in the 80s. The original clan of bears even led to a wildly successful television show and a host of movies. Today Care Bears include many other animal types and accessories.
Glo Worms
If you were a child of the 80s, chances are you slept with a Glo Worm at one point in your youth. These stuffed worms glowed in the dark every time you hugged them. The line included books, night lights, videos and other accessories. The item was a success not only because it was adorable, but it acted as a nightlight and kept children happy in the dark!
Micro Machines
Reality television had not hit the seen in the 80s. Therefore, almost every show on television was a sitcom variety. The 80s boasts some amazingly entertaining family sitcoms including those listed below.
The Cosby Show
Bill Cosby led 80s TV shows into an entirely different level with the emergence of The Cosby Show in 1984. The view of the show as a normal family life representation appealed to many television watchers. The adorable family, paired with amazing comedy by Cosby and other cast members will be remembered for years to come!
MacGyver
Those who loved a good adventure show could tell you the only person on television that could ever disable a bomb with a shoe string and a piece of bubblegum. MacGyver started in 1985 and continued into the early 90s. It was an exciting way for watchers to see action, without the gore and danger. Today’s television action shows are much darker, while MacGyver was family-friendly all the way!
Punky Brewster
Although the show only lasted two years, Punky Brewster was among the most popular shows of the 80s. Re-runs still appear on television today and the character of Punky Brewster is still widely recognized. The show appealed mostly to younger girls and teens, making Punky not only an entertaining character but also a fashionista of the 80s.
Michael Jackson’s 1983 hit, ‘Billie Jean’ is the best ever dance record - according to listeners to BBC Radio 2. I don’t want to be controversial here, but I must say that I can’t figure out how the heck Billie Jean won out over Donna Summer’s 1977 disco classic, ‘I Feel Love’, which came in at number 2.
OK, so I Feel Love may be a ‘70s song but, in my view, it really set the trends for the ‘80s by blending a hard core synth track (which had hitherto been the province of techno bands such as Kraftwerk) with crooning disco vocals (which had previously normally been sunk to a funk band or orchestral backing). In fact, ‘I Feel Love’ was not only the greatest disco song ever but was also one of the most influential pop songs. So, while Jackson may have won the vote, I am going to play Donna Summer’s wonderful I Feel love...
Billie Jean Is The Top Dance Record
80s Community Blogs
Chances are, if you’re between the ages of 28 and 35 you love 80s movies. From “Top Gun” to “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”, movies of the 80s stood out.
Sure, they were over the top and as corny as movies get. However, they still managed to keep their entertainment value.
Drama
Molly Ringwald was without a doubt the drama queen of the 80s, at least on the big screen. It seemed she starred in every memorable 80s dramatic flick. Starting with the dramatically humorous “Sixteen Candles”, she made a big impression.
She also played large roles in “The Breakfast Club”, “Pretty in Pink”, “The Pickup Artist” and “For Keeps”. Teen girls wanted to be her and teen boys wanted to date her, making her a super star!
Romance
Teens may not know this but McDreamy was a star long before Grey’s Anatomy was created. Patrick Dempsey was one of the most popular actors in 80s romantic comedies.
Starring in the famous “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Loverboy”, this actor swept teen girls off their feet just as he continues to do so with women today. Known for his boyish charm and handsome looks, Dempsey was a raging star of the 80s.
Comedy
If you ask a Generation X adult what they remember about the 80s, chances are they will spit out a handful of cartoons from that time.
Cartoons were a huge hit in the 80s, with their following continuing on today. Cartoons of that time were more specifically targeted by gender, separating boys’ choices from girls’ choices.
Boys 80s Cartoons
Boys of the 80s loved their Saturday morning cartoons. Transformers, GI Joe and He-Man were among the most popular. Cartoons in the 80s were less violent and widely accepted as positive forms of entertainment for children.
Today, the products inspired by these 80s cartoons are still being sold and modified. There are new movies coming to the big screen featuring remakes of these 80s storylines and characters.
Girls 80s Cartoons
Rainbow Bright, Jem and Care Bears were three of the most popular cartoons of the 80s. While some can still be caught on television randomly, they are most often only captured on video. These fun cartoons yielded a great deal of merchandise throughout the 80s.
Today, stores are beginning to sell their merchandise again! New Care Bears are seen on the shelves at every toy stores, beside Cabbage Patch Kids.
The fashion and trends of the 80s were bold and memorable! With interesting colors, patterns and hairstyles being sported, it’s no wonder people just can’t forget the 80s era. While some trends are coming back into fashion, 80s hairstyles has yet to make it’s reappearance.
Feathered Hair Was Hot
Thanks to the beautiful Heather Locklear feathered hair was a raging trend in the 80s. This wind swept style pulled the hair back from the face, in a feathering layer. While it was most popular in the 80s, it started back in the 70s.
Jheri Curls All Around
Michael Jackson fans likely remember the notorious Jheri Curl of the 80s. This African American hairstyle was incredibly popular. It was actually a product used to relax African American hair. Using this chemical product, hair maintained a constant wet-curly look. The hair style was so hot it was known to catch on fire if anywhere near a spark or flame. In fact, it is rumored Michael Jackson’s hair caught on fire during a commercial he was shooting, thanks to a loose spark!
Punk Hair Made Parents Cringe
Are you going to a costume party? If so, why not rock a fun 80s costume?
The trick to having a blast at a costume party is to choose a great costume that is not only entertaining, but also comfortable.
With a 80s costume, comfort is included! The 80s were a time of laid-back fashion and you can incorporate that aspect into your costume-wear.
For those who loved the punk-rocker portion of the 80s era, a 80s punk rock costume is perfect! Women can grab a pair of fishnet stockings, a jean skirt, and a tank or tee for an easy costume.
Paired with bright blue eye shadow, hot pink blush, matching bright lipstick and nail polish, your outfit will scream 80s.
Tease your hair with a comb, throw it into a very high ponytail and lather it with hairspray and you’ll be a hit!
Men can rock a 80s costume in the same manner with a pair of ripped jeans, a hair band t-shirt and “bed” hair.
For more fun, men can think about throwing on a pair of the notoriously bad “hammer pants”. Lots of big gold jewelry will set the outfit on fire!
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