80s Costume Idea: Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe
This awesome 80s costume comes to us from one of our site readers, Chuck T. Thanks so much for sharing, Chuck! You look totally rad! This is Chuck dressed as Vince Neil during Halloween 2009. In year’s past he have dressed as Billy Idol and won a costume contest. This past year he decided to try something a little different and take a more hands on approach to making his costume. Here’s how Chuck accomplished the Vince...
80s Rocker Joan Jett Costume
Joan Jett was and is a bad ass. So, this costume is all about bringing forth your inner BA. Joan Jett rose to super-stardom in 1982 with her smash hit, “I Love Rock n Roll.” She defined a certain hard-edged, hard rocking rebelliousness that is as appealing today as it was in the early 80s. The message is timeless and so is the look. If you love rock n’ roll and don’t give a damn about your bad reputation, Joan Jett is the costume for...
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)...
Michael Jackson Costume Ideas
Michael Jackson took the world by storm in the 80s with his infectious music, amazing mini movie music videos, and unprecedented dance moves (see the How to Moonwalk tutorial video below). Everyone wanted to be as cool as Michael. And then . . . well, here at Like Totally 80s, we prefer not to focus on the “and then.” So, if you wanna be startin’ something by donning a Michael look, you’ll be the...
