80s Costume Idea: Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe
Apr08

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...

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80s Rocker Joan Jett Costume
Oct27

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...

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80s Costume Party Ideas: Miami Vice
Dec08

80s Costume Party Ideas: Miami Vice

Whether you fancy yourself Crockett or Tubbs, the key to getting your vintage South Florida on is the suit. You will need the following pieces to complete the Miami Vice 80s costume: Go several days without shaving (the stubble is so sexy!) You’ll need a t-shirt (brightly colored preferred) Baggy white or pastel suit Loafers – no socks Boss shades (aviators are best) Here is a video clip from the pilot with the Phil...

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80s Party Costume Ideas: Mullet Man
Dec08

80s Party Costume Ideas: Mullet Man

Business Up Front . . . Party in the Back As the name implies, the key to this 80s costume is the hair. Once you have that covered, you are sure to be boss, Haus. Assuming you don’t actually have a mullet (please say you don’t!), you will need a wig. You can go here to get your mullet on. If you’re really lucky, you might find a hot little Mall Rat that just can’t wait to run her fingers through your mane...

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Devo Costume, 80s Costume Idea – Whip it Good!
Dec08

Devo Costume, 80s Costume Idea – Whip it Good!

Devo is probably known as much for their unconventional outfits as for their music. They used their image and sound to make a statement, mocking industrial culture and pop consumerism. You can’t hear one of their songs without thinking of yellow hazmat suits or the trademark red energy dome hats they donned in the “Whip It” video. The Devo Whip It costume works well for both an individual as well as a group. So join the...

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