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80S COSTUMES: A DECADE OF FASHION RADICALISM

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People who lived in the 80s know exactly what the power suit looked like. Fashion was highly radicalized with so much bold colors, baggy blazers and extremely weird hairstyles. Let put you through what made up the 80’s clothing, accessories and general looks in the 80s.

Neon Colors

The Neon colors were there to give the daring look of the decade

Supersized Hair

The hair in the 80s seemed so big that you could hide a book in it. It could probably serve as a bird nest. They came big, bold and curly. That was just the trend and if yours isn’t looking like that, you are not doing it right. The hair was usually accompanied by the power suit and showy eye shadow all the way up to the brow.

Bold Earrings

The massive hairstyle meant the earrings had to correspond...

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Ideas to Help You Stand Out with 80s Costumes and Fashion

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Ideas to Help You Stand Out with 80s Costumes and Fashion
Whether it is Halloween, a themed party or regular fashion, you can become the attraction of the day by leveraging the ideas in this post to make your 80’s costumes outstanding.
Sew It from the Scratch
If you have sewing machine or know someone who can sew, it’s easier to get creative with your 1980s themed clothing. From 80s pop culture icons to 80s movies stars, you can mimic the popular stars with your 80s wears.
Ideas on what to sew from the scratch with your sewing machine when it comes to 1980 theme Halloween costumes and clothing include the following.
Ghostbusters Outfit: Start with beige or gray coveralls...

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Popular 80s Costumes

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Popular 80s Costumes
One of the most iconic 80’s symbol is Hello Kitty so if you are looking for popular 80s costumes, then this is the right thing for you. Most girls are endeared to one of the most famous cat, Hello Kitty. This world famous Japanese cartoon character has inspired a lot of costume and accessory maker to produce an outfit that will be a living counterpart of this world famous cat in the form of quality made costumes and accessories. There are plenty of Hello Kitty items you can find in the market today including clothes, Hello Kitty toys, hello Kitty bags, pens, hello kitty sports bottle, and among many other things. This is why during a themed costume party; Hello Kitty items are also popular in terms of dressing up and becoming the human version of Hello Kitty. 80s cos...

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Ideas for 80s Costumes

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Ideas for 80s Costumes
The 80s fashion style has its own unique touch; from acid wash jeans to torn shirts, leg warmers and crimped, the 1980s was so special in its own way. Therefore, 80s costumes is something worth reflecting in the 21st century, whether you want to attend a party or look different this Halloween. And, the good news is, it doesn’t cost much to dress in 80s style, you only need to get creative.
The following costume ideas reflect the 80s era perfectly;
Madonna Look
The Madonna look is a great way to achieve an iconic pop look of the 80s era. The major outfits and items to achieve this look include the following;
·    Puffy tutu skirt
·    Fingerless lace gloves
·    Bright colored tights
·    Crimped hair
·    Leather studded jacket
·    Ray Ban Sung...

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80s Fashion Ideas for 80s Theme Party

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80s Fashion Ideas for 80s Theme Party

These days, you will almost think you are back in the 1980s, especially with lots of 80s fashion features and styles flaunted with party outfits and Halloween costumes. There are tons of features that made the 80s clothing and style thick. Some of those features may not be so desirable, but they are sure outstanding and unique to the 80s. And, of course, the people in that decade had fun and experienced lots of excitement dressing in their unique manner.

It is obviously no longer ‘newsy’ that the top popular musicians such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, MC Hammer and others inspired most of the 80s fashion and styles...

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Top 80s Costumes Inspired by 80s Music and Musical Stars

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Top 80s Costumes Inspired by 80s Music and Musical Stars

Most of the 80s costumes were inspired by the popular 80s musicians and superstars. In fact, what would have been regarded as awkward dressing became the norm in those days because of the musical stars involved. Some of those musicians in the 80s that largely influenced the fashion trend those days included Michael Jackson (the king of pop music himself) and MC Hammer. On the ladies side, Madonna and other top female musicians inspired most of the ladies fashion in the 80s.

#1: Michael Jackson’s Inspired 80s Costumes

Being one of the most influential musicians of that time and beyond, most of the fashion trends and fashion items in the 80s were inspired by Michael Jackson and his musical albums...

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