Roll It – Roll it Good: T-shirts, Jean Jackets and Pegged Jeans
I started to write an article about the very 80s tendency to roll up t-shirt sleeves (yes, t-shirts) when I realized that it wasn’t just t-shirts that received this 1980s fashion treatment. No article of clothing was seemingly out of reach of a good roll. Jean jackets looked much better with a roll or two on the sleeves. And, pegged jeans (defined below) were a must. So, instead of limiting this analysis to t-shirts as originally...
80s Party Decorations Stories: Pulling It All Together 80s Style
We LOVE to receive great 80s party stories like this one. Thanks so much, Ben, for sharing your ideas and pictures. We are sure other visitors can get some great ideas when planning their own 80s party from what Ben did. First off I want to say that you guys have an awesome site and that I believe it is one that is desperately needed for people who love the 80’s. I stumbled onto your site while planning for an 80’s party...
Lane Meyer from Better Off Dead
What better 80s party or Halloween costume than the lovable underdog of the classic 80s film, Better Off Dead? Whether Lane was being chased by the homicidal paperboy (“I want my Two dollars!”), trying to ski the k-12, romancing the French exchange student across the street, or drag racing the Japanese Cosell-wannabe brothers, he always had a style about him that was endearing. You too can be Lane Meyer and bring this great 80s...
Dee Snider, Lead Singer of Twisted Sister
What could be more perfect for your next 80s party or 80s Halloween costume than paying tribute to the very 80s Dee Snider, the front man and face of 80s band, Twisted Sister? If you wanna rock and aren’t gonna take it anymore, channel Dee using the tips below. Dee Snider Costume Essentials Dee hair (try this wig) Makeup – consult photos for direction (beauty mark, red trapezoidal cheeks, big blue eyes with drawn-on darker blue brows)...
Danny Noonan from 1980’s classic movie, Caddyshack
Why not don the duds of a caddy and become Danny Noonan for a day. Needed Items: Bushwood CC t-shirt (Buy shirt) Bushwood CC hat (Buy hat) Jeans Set of golf clubs For some inspiration offered up by Ty Webb (Chevy Chase), a free-spirited playboy who teaches Danny about the finer points in life, usually while showing off random trick shots, watch the video below. Remember: Be the Ball, Danny. ...
