Janelle sports some of the still-wearable trends from the 1980s in this photo by Maureen Lundstrum.
From legwarmers to Madonna’s cone bra, the 1980s did give us some strange trends that I’m glad didn’t stick. But certain styles are still trendy and fun to this day.
From head to toe, this is how to pay homage to the decade.
Combat boots were particularly popular, especially Dr. Martens. You’d often find a pair of ripped-up tights paired with Converse if you’re going for the ’80s punk-rock look. For a more preppy appearance, Keds were all the rage. Many of these items most people still consider a staple in any wardrobe to this day.
While most people shudder when hearing the words “acid-wash denim,” the ’80s were all for it, and when worn right, it can add just the right thing to an outfit, especially in high-waisted shorts or jeans. Be careful though, while the ’80s would often do denim on denim with different washes, that’s a style that should have stayed behind. Another huge trend was plaid or horizontal stripes — the ’80s were all about loud and obnoxious prints.
Obviously, the best way to stay authentically ’80s is to shop thrift stores for one-of-a-kind pieces from that decade. To this day, though many designers still look to the ’80s for inspiration, just like style icons Debbie Harry and Joan Jett still inspire female artists today. It’s easier than you might think to find clothes that were inspired by the decade.
In fashion, it seems they love to say “the ’80s are back,” but in my opinion, they never actually left and won’t be long gone for awhile. While the prints may be bold, the hairstyles obnoxious and the styles a little zany, the ’80s were a fun decade for fashion — and having fun with fashion is a look that will always be classic to me.
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