Lane Meyer from Better Off Dead
Sep02

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...

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Dee Snider, Lead Singer of Twisted Sister
Aug28

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)...

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Danny Noonan from 1980’s classic movie, Caddyshack
Aug28

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.           ...

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80s Party Costume Idea: Cameron Frye
Jul26

80s Party Costume Idea: Cameron Frye

Cameron Frye is Ferris Bueller’s nervous hypochondriac friend. After much persuasion, Cameron agrees to take out his father’s beloved 1961 Ferrari 250 GT for a day of fun (skipping school) in the Windy City, but only with the promise that Ferris will roll back the car’s odometer, leaving no trace of the miles they will put on. Needed Items: Cameron t-shirt Black suspenders Khaki pants Black belt Black slip on shoes...

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80s Party Costume Ideas: John Bender
May25

80s Party Costume Ideas: John Bender

John Bender is the quintessential bad boy: long hair, leather boots, biting sarcasm and a serious attitude problem. The Criminal of the Breakfast Club, he was thrown in detention for pulling a fire alarm. For your next costume party become the bad boy that everybody loves to hate and all the girls secretly want to date. To get the John Bender look you’ll need: Clothes white waffle/thermal shirt red flannel shirt baggy grey pants jean...

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