Theme parties are popular and enjoyable.You might be invited to an 80s party and not know what to wear.The fun and groovy 1980s can help you fit in or even become the talk of the party with the help of these tips.
Step 1: Match and mix colors.
People in the 80s went for bright colors.Neon colors were popular.Add a pop of contrasting color by matching your top and bottom.Electric blue pants and top can be dressed up with bright yellow or pink belt and earrings.You have bright colors.You can put bright colors together if you don't have a matchy outfit.Try to mix three or four different colors that are all bright.Under a miniskirt, bright tights can be worn with legwarmers of a different color.
Step 2: It's important toshape your outfit.
There were many different styles in the 80s.Women had styles that were big on top and small on the bottom.A miniskirt or tight pants were often worn with an oversized shirt.If you don't have oversized tops or undersized bottoms, look in your parents' closet, they may have actual clothes from the 80s.Younger siblings may have clothes that are too small for you to borrow.
Step 3: Make shoulder pads.
Women wore shoulder pads in their clothing.The bigger the shoulder pads, the better.If you don't have shoulder pads, try stuffing your shirt with padding.
Step 4: Try a punk look.
A more 80s punk look would involve mostly black and denim.You should wear at least two different denims.Men wore denim pants.Women wore denim miniskirts.The men and women wore a tight shirt.Wear denim and lace.A lace top with jeans or a denim miniskirt is a classic 80s look.The contrast of materials is a key feature of 80s style.
Step 5: There are athletic clothes for you to wear.
Athletic clothes were popular in the 1980s.They were more matchy than modern athletic clothes.A pair of athletic pants and a jacket with some sneakers can be a perfect 80s look.It's hard to find velvet or velour sweat sets, but they're better.The 80s woman workout look is a leotard, tights, and legwarmers.It is better if all of them are in bright colors.
Step 6: You can go to your local thrift store.
Finding authentic 80s-style clothing is the best way to find great clothing.If you want tacky, outdated styles, thrift stores are the place to go.
Step 7: Pick out clothing items that were popular.
Members Only jackets, parachute pants, acid washed or dyed jeans, shirts with large logos on them, miniskirts, leg warmers and stretch pants with stirrups are some of the 80s items to look for.
Step 8: There were materials that were popular in the 80s.
In the 80s, mixing different materials was very popular.Try to find clothing made of leather, denim, velvet, or lace.There are some visually contrasting materials.There are bright colors and wacky prints.Ask the older people at the thrift store if they think the items you have chosen are from the 1980s.
Step 9: Ask relatives about their 80s clothing.
People keep things in their attic or basement.Ask any family members or neighbors who were in their teens or early 20s in the 1980s if they have any of their old clothes for you to borrow.
Step 10: Go big or stay indoors.
Big hair was a feature of the 80s.Straight hair people get perms, which permanently curled their hair.If you tease your hair with a comb, you can make it big.
Step 11: Curl your hair with a blow dryer.
A crimper is a flat iron that makes waves in your hair.It can be time consuming, but it will give you a definite 80s flair, and will make even the flattest hair much more voluminous.A good way to make your hair bigger is by curling it with a curling iron or curlers.
Step 12: You should wear a mullet.
Men and women wore mullets in the 80s, despite the fact that the mullet is most thought of as a men's hairstyle.mullet wigs can be found at a party store if you don't want to cut your hair into a mullet.You can cut a long wig into a mullet.You should tell everyone that your hair is a party in the back.
Step 13: Wear a ponytail.
A side ponytail is a classic 80s hairstyle.If you can tease your hair before putting it into a side ponytail, it will look more authentic.
Step 14: Cut the fingers from the gloves.
Fingerless gloves were popular with a punk look.Any gloves will work, but lace gloves are preferable.
Step 15: Wear large earrings.
The earrings don't have to match each other.It was quite popular to wear two different large earrings.It's even better if they are a bright color that matches or contrasts your outfit.If there are no colorful or feather earrings, gold hoop earrings will work.
Step 16: Find necklaces made of metal.
Do it again.A punk 80s look can be created by layering on many different necklaces.The inclusion of a crucifix was common and thick chains or beads were popular.The more necklaces, the better.You can layer on different types of bangle and bracelets in contrasting metals.
Step 17: Wear large sunglasses.
Large sunglasses made of plastic were very popular in the decade.Inexpensive sunglasses with bright earpieces are very similar to popular sunglasses.At party stores, gold-rimmed glasses can be found.
Step 18: Apply makeup styles from the 80s.
Dark lipstick was included for women and punk men.There is a bright eye shadow.The eye shadow can be applied to the eyebrows.Some 80s celebrities used multiple eye shadow colors at the same time.
Step 19: A sweat band is a must.
A wide sweatband over your hair will give you an 80s look.The accessory works best with the 80s workout attire: either a matching velour sweatsuit or leotard/tights/legwarmer combination.