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. ...
Chuck Taylors by Converse
If you were alive in the 80s, your shoe wardrobe wasn’t complete without a pair (or five) of Chucks (otherwise known as Converse All Star high tops). It didn’t matter if you were a guy or a gal – this particular 80s fashion trend crossed the gender barrier (and the age barrier too). History of the Converse All Star The 80s can’t claim the Chucks fashion trend as its own. The Converse All Star High Tops have been around for...
80s Party Decorations Stories: Before & After
We LOVE to receive great 80s party stories like this one. Thanks so much, Michael, for sharing your ideas and pictures. We are sure other visitors can get some great ideas when planning their own 80s party from what Michael did. First off I wanted to thank you for creating your site. It has giving me plenty of ideas. My girlfriend had her 28th birthday coming up and I wanted to do something completely different for her and our...
