The Eighties Online

While a typical 80s movie, Flashdance stands out for it’s total 80s vibe.

The year was 1983 and MTV and the movies were breaking new style boundaries.

There is a scene in among all the dancing and drama, in which Jennifer’s character and her best friend are dancing their way through the city life after work.

High as critics heap their scorn (Roger Ebert, who included the MTV-slick Cinderella flick on his all-time Most Hated list, was not alone in his loathing), they are no match for good old Hollywood magic.

Starring Jennifer Beals, then 18 and a freshman at Yale, as an exotic dancer with a dream.

Beals’ character holds a day job as a welder in a Pittsburgh steel mill. Many of the dance routines were performed by a professional dancer.

It’s mid afternoon and as they walk down a long back street, there’s a lone break dancer with his piece of cardboard there in the middle of the deserted street shreddin’ it up.

As the girls linger there a while several other dancer’s show up and join the street dance.

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80s clothes and accessories are very unique and identifiable as 80s. I wore the Springsteen cut-off denim jacket, for one. I also had a Member's Only Jacket back then. What 80s clothes did you wear back then?

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The 80s clothes were about a feeling great and having good time. Tight jeans are back, off-shoulder sleeves are visible in most teen fashions, mixed up colors are back, dark color big bangles are back as well, don’t forget the flat pumps that young girls wear today, all from the 80s.

Back in the 1980s, music culture was very different! In contrast to punks the wearers made an effort to look flamboyant in an attractive, luxuriant, beautiful, narcissistic way. Power dressing, New Romantics, sportswear and stretch dressing gave the women of the 80s a wide choice of fashion trend to follow.

Eighties fashion is almost as big as it was in the 1980s, but the question remains ? 80s fashion is generally derided, but in retrospect, I am starting to think it was possibly the most stylish recent decade fashion-wise.

Eighties fashion had spontaneity, and thinner people to wear it. Eighties fashion, more than that of any other decade, was concerned with status, power and glamor. The fashion of the eighties is coming back into mainstream American pop culture. In fact, it never really left.

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In today’s eclectic fashion world, there are many elements that first came to light in the eighties. Ballet shoes are all the rage again now with the kids. In the 80s they were slightly different, more like a real ballet shoe. Now they are ballet inspired flatties.

However, I have seen some shoes that could have come from the depths of my cupboard where they have lived since the 80s. The earrings the youth are splashing about are exact copies, in many cases- from the 80s. I for one remember getting about in my rainbow colored, shiny drop circle earrings made of only the highest quality plastic.

They are everywhere again, even in the same sort of shops. Little holes in the walls of malls, stocked to the rooftop with silver and plastic glinting “must haves”. ;How come if they are all wearing it again now, and you can get it for $20, new - so you look like you are from the 80s. But, if you want to buy something that is actually FROM the 80s, which is the same, it’s called vintage or retro. AND, you will pay more than $20 for it!

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Are you watching fashion shows? I do and I like fashion in general. Don’t you find it odd that some of your friends will give their opinion about your relationships, but they will have anything but praise for the way you dress. You could be one of the most atrocious dressers out there, and they will still complement the way that you are dressed. I guess it’s just one of those quirks of our society. Fashion tips are not easily given. I think this is regrettable. Many people could do with some fashion suggestion. I know because I am one of them. I have always been completely blind to the latest fashion trends, and it has made my life more difficult than it would be otherwise.

The problem is that there is not a lot of persons around me that is willing to give me a fashion tip when I ask for it. Some of my friends are not better than I am, so they tend to value me in my strange look. They feel like if they gave me fashion tips, they would ruin the effect. Never mind the fact that this is insulting - it is also somewhat crippling to my fashion sense. When I was a child, I liked to dress like a slob, but I’m sick of it now. All I would need is a tip on fashion accessories, how to match pants and shirts, and various other basic things once in a while. A few fashiontips would be nice even if I am not asking for a guidebook.

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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.

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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

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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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