The Eighties Online

When you look back at the last four to five decades the 80's seem to stand out. Throwing a 80's party is one of the best ways to relive the 80's.

The time period provides to some of the best 80s costumes. The 80’s were when times were simple, and big hair was in. It was the decade that dared to wear Day-Glo wardrobes, and danced to Flashdance and Footloose.

This was a decade driven by music such as Madonna, Wham and Prince. The decade that brought the first wave of Glam metal (big hair bands) into the mainstream with bands like: Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, and Quiet Riot. When movies like Top Gun, An Officer and a Gentleman, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Breakfast Club and Say Anything became every teen's rite of passage.

So much happened during the 80's, that it makes throwing different types of 80 costumes theme parties very easy. A popular 80's theme is a Madonna or Prince party. Both of these icons had so many different looks, that it will give your guest with plenty to choose from.

The 80s was one of the most remarkable decades ever as far as fashion was concerned. 80s fashion involved not only clothing, but also accessories, hair and makeup. For women, the hair was as important as the outfit.

One of the hairstyles that women coveted in the 80s was called "big hair" or "skyhigh hair." This involved teasing your entire head of hair so that it became about three times its actual size, but the biggest part of your hair was definitely the bangs.

You were to curl them, tease them, and then cover them with enough hairspray that when flattened, they would spring back to attention immediately. Some would say that the Aqua net used to hold this hair in place is a big reason our ozone layer is in trouble.

Another 80s fashion look for hair was the side ponytail. Mallrats and celebrities made this hairstyle popular and what made it even better was not only if you had your hair in the side ponytail, but if you added extra fun to it by crimping it (making it look wavy) or by adding the huge bangs along with the side ponytail. Pop icons like Debbie Gibson and Tiffany wore their hair this way which made it popular among all women in the 80s.

This video personifies the 80's. Look at the hair, listen to the music, and behold all that is the ultimate 80's nightmare. Edit: I have no idea what it means to "table" the label, but make sure ...

Mr T is so gay in this video!

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.

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.

When ripped jeans made the trend market a few years ago, those who lived through the 80s were ecstatic.

While some haven’t realized it, 80s clothing is back!

Today’s teens find the clothing unfamiliar and stylish, while their parents find a familiarity in what their children are wearing.

Today’s 80s clothes are fashion-forward and modified to meet the demands and styles of today.

Leggings/Tights

What could be more comfortable than lounging around in leggings? Not much! Today’s women and teens can revert back to 80's fashion, with leggings and tights.

Thank You to Hulu.Com for releasing this classic 80s movie in it's full, unedited form. If you haven't seen this movie, then you should watch this just to see Bill Paxton play Chet.

There are some excellent 80s fashion ideas in this movie. I watched this again (I've seen it just a few times), but this time in High Resolution. It looks great.

Weird Science
Feature Film |1:33:34 |PG-13 |
Two tormented teen rejects create a perfect woman with their computer (and a little bit of magic).

Two unpopular teenagers, Gary and Wyatt, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Thier desperation to be liked leads them to "create" a woman via their computer.

Their living and breathing creation is a gorgeous woman, Lisa, who's purpose is to boost their confidence level by putting them into situations which require Gary and Wyatt to act like men.

On their road to become accepted they encounter many hilarious obstacles which gives the movie an overall sense of silliness.

Big hair and bright clothes were all topped off with blue mascara and blue eyeliner, the darker the better. Popular colors were neon green and hot pink as well as the brighter varieties of orange and yellow.Another '80s fad was jackets and trousers, made of rayon and velvet and satin, in shades of hot pink, neon blue and candy-apple red.

The 80's, was the time fashion was really integrated into the music scene. It was a time when it wasn't just about the music, but about setting trends.The clothes were Hollywood vintage store cool, but nobody really wore all that stuff together. 80s clothes that are vintage or vintage inspired keep coming back into fashion.

Sweaters were big, baggy and bat-winged. Some of the Yuppy fashion trends included the sweater over the shoulders, Izod shirts, and polo shirts. Some other 80s clothes that were big were the Members only jacket which was a must have.

From Dynasty, Alexis's hats and Krystle's shoulder pads started a trend of their own. There were many scenes in bed and the special attention was given to what ladies slept in.Both women were so incredibly