80s fashion

Undoubtedly the 80s marked life for many people, the fashion of the moment has nothing to do with the fashion we currently have, but if you lived The 80's you probably remember it fondly and how the clothes that were worn at that time were the height of fashion. Although now, when we look back, we also throw our hands to the head.

To know what fashion was like, you will only have to look at the photographs of your film actors or musical artists of the moment, or if you have photographs of yourself from that time they are also a good idea to do a little memory. these ripped pants, those worn jeans, the chokers, the four-finger rings ... There is nothing we like more than do a little flashback And remember that the eighties are only a little over thirty years looking back ... and fashion has changed a lot since then!

In the 80s it was all color, size and experimentation. Women could have yellow eyeshadow and electric blue makeup on their eyelashes, along with combed hair and shoulder pads hard to miss at 200 meters. Something that was very popular at this time that many fashion trends were unisex: jackets, pants, sneakers or hair trends were enjoyed by both men and women in the 80s.

If you remember all these trends, you are undoubtedly lucky because it was a good time. Maybe now remembering it you will become a little nostalgic but it is worth remembering. If you did not live it and you are really young, perhaps when they tell you it seems that it is exaggerated or perhaps it is difficult for you to understand how it was possible that that type of fashion could be liked by people. Well, I did like it, a lot. Rainbow colors, worn jeans, bell tops, skinny jeans, the coveted chains ... Everything was important in the fashion of the 80s. Here I am going to talk about some highlights in the fashion of the 80s that are sure to bring you good memories.

Highlights in 80s fashion

Fanny packs

Before they began to devalue their functionality, they were practical and stylish at the time. It was an ideal way to have your money, keys and everything you want on hand without having to carry a purse. Most fanny packs were made with synthetic fabrics and that was absolute fashion in the 80s.

Ray Ban glasses

Today the Ray-Ban are still the favorite brand of many people for their quality and the design of their glasses. But this brand had its peak of popularity in the 80s when celebrities started using them. We already know that when celebrities want to wear something, many people enjoy buying the same accessories. In the 80s, fans of Ray-Ban glasses were, for example Madonna, Tom Cruise, Michael Jackson and Debbie Harry, Great influencers without a doubt!

T-shirts with slogans

Well, nowadays you can also see T-shirts with slogans or phrases, and it seems that they are things that we like for a long time. But in the 80's they were everywhere and the messages were of many different types: politics, humor, cinema, etc.

Chokers

If there was something that could not be missing in women's fashion, it was undoubtedly the chokers. Chokers not only entered the late 80s but they were also in the lives of many women for quite a long time, because at least they lasted until the mid-XNUMXs. Even today There is some woman who continues to bet on the beauty of a choker, but of course, the styles were different.

Necklaces and earrings

The necklaces and earrings from the 80s the bigger and more colorful they were, the better. It was a way to stand out and all women loved them. Necklaces with large colored balls or hoop earrings or other shapes that were big and very colorful… everything was a good option!

Colors for clothes

In both men's and women's fashion, the color of clothing was important and the more eye-catching it was, the better. Although of courseThere were also somewhat more discreet people who preferred colors in pastel shades ... although the shoulder pads, the combed hair, the ponytail in men -also- and the flat shoes or with heels, could not be missing. The miniskirts or draped pants had very bright colors.

The smiles or smiling faces

Yes, the smile badges have arrived. Smiling faces were designed in the 70s but it was in the 80s with psychedelic culture that they came to light. It was a positive symbol of goodwill towards other human beings and that is why it began to be used in clothing. Today we can find them to incorporate them in all text messages, but in the 80s they were popular in badge, t-shirts, pins ...

Shoulder pads

As I have already mentioned above, the shoulder pads could not be missing to complete the look in the 80s. The shoulder pads had no other purpose than to appear that they had wider shoulders and that the waist was narrower. It was a strange way to show perfection in the human figure. Many women and men opted for this trend and their shoulder bags were very happy. 

Silk shirts

Printed silk shirts were designed to allow the body to breathe well and also the print to give you a special look. It gave a luxurious look due to the silk weave and the striking prints. Nowadays, you would hardly put it on again, would you?

The dresses of the 80s

The dresses of the 80s did not leave us indifferent to anyone. Without a doubt, dresses were a fundamental part of women's clothing and that is why they formed a main part of women's wardrobes. The dresses began to be above the knee, marked the waist and could have a flared or pencil skirt.

Polka dots, prints, vibrant colors and especially red, were what most attracted attention in the dresses of the 80s. The straps and necklines were also beginning to be part of the dresses and women loved them, and we still love them to this day!

These are some things about the fashion of the 80s that you have surely remembered fondly, but there's a lot more that is probably popping into your head. What would you highlight from the fashion of the 80s? Is there something in particular that you really liked that you would wear again or something that you regret wearing in your look? Tell us!