80s Fashion: Clothes worn in the 80s

Fashion and the 1980s

For some, the 80’s were a great time. The creation of MTV revolutionized fashion, the music industry and even how we watched TV. For others, it was nothing but bad hair, worse clothing and music that often had more to do with machines than talent. We take the former approach and relish the excess and outrageous fashions that the 80s managed to make mainstream. We didn't accessorize - we "excessorized" and LOVED it.

The clothes worn in the 80s depicted people who were trying to find themselves. They looked for ways to express their creativity and individuality. Men wore heavy make up and grew long hair. Women wore short hair and layers of clothing. Both sexes were looking for an identity. 1980s clothing styles are back on the shelves now, and we take a look at what makes these eighties fashions for women endure the test of time.

Get all the good scoop on 80s fashions for hair, makeup, and clothes in the eighties. You'll be ready to bust a major 80s fashion move. Links to all the good stuff under the news announcements below.

05.24.10: 80s Fashion Story: Original Jams
05.12.10: 80s Fashion Story: 80s Fashions Return With 21st Century Corrections
03.18.10: 80s Fashion Story: Baja Hoodies
02.09.10: 80s Fashion Story: Jumpsuits
01.25.10: 80s Fashion Story: 80s Hip Hop Fashion Memories
01.12.10: 80s Makeup Story: Making Up Is Hard to Do - Winter 09/10: 80s Makeup Trends
01.11.10: 80s Fashion Story: Pretty In Granny Boots
10.02.09: 80s Fashion Story: Stirrup Pants – An 80s Fashion 'Don’t' Back for Another Ride
07.20.09: 80s Fashion Story: Paint Splatter Fashion – An 80s Classic Returns

Clothes worn in 80s:
- Leg Warmers
- Parachute Pants
- Sunglasses
- Add-a-Bead Necklaces
- The Madonna Look
- Neon
- Acid Washed Jeans
- The Preppie Look
- Members Only Jackets
- Ankle Socks
- Guess Jeans
- Layered Socks
- Oversized Shirts
- Wayfarer Sunglasses
- Swatch Watches
- Jelly Shoes (Jellies)
- Knit Square End Ties
- Friendship Pins
- Reebok Hightops
- Princess Di Fashions
- 80s Dresses
- Chuck Taylors by Converse
- Rolling: Sleeves and Jeans
- Paint Splatter Fashion
- Stirrup Pants
- Pretty In Granny Boots
- Jumpsuits
- Baja Hoodies
- Jams

80s Clothes

- What did people wear in the eighties?
- Top 10 80s Fashion Fads
- 80s Hip Hop Fashion Memories

80s Makeup

80s Makeup to the Max
Making Up Is Hard to Do

Need an 80s Costume?

Be sure to check the 80s Party Planning Guide for a totally awesome guide to clothes worn in 80s. We have tons of 80s party costume ideas (or 80s Halloween costumes.)

Fashion Stories

They’re Baaaaack – 80s Fashions are Alive and Kickin’
80s Fashions Return With 21st Century Corrections

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Reader-submitted 80s fashions

Awesome 80s Hair

Hairstyles in the 1980s
Banana Clip
How to do 80s Curls
The Side Ponytail

Contests

Photo Contests: Best 80s Fashion Picture with Clothes, Hair, and Makeup categories.

80s Clothing Websites
- 80stees.com
- Rad 80s Fashion