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History of 1980's fancy dress

The 80s was the era for 'power dressing'. Ladies wore tailored suits with large shoulder pads. The hair was as big as the shoulder pads with bows to match. Cocktail dresses were worn with sequins, bows and lace 'dressing up' to make a statement was in .

However not all the styles were going to be remembered for being radical. The shell suit must go down in history as one of the worst fashion trends we have ever seen! The puff ball skirt and ra-ra's all put in a first appearance

New Romanticism was manufactured in the London nightclub scene in the early 1980s. The more creative people looked for new ideas to draw attention to themselves. The flamboyant, colourful dramatic look used frills and luscious fabrics associated with historical periods. In contrast to punks the wearers made an effort to look flamboyant in an attractive and beautiful way

'Fame' inspired many to wear leggings, leg warmers and tops that fell off the shoulder. People started to realise that clothes designed for the gym were actually comfortable for normal use too.

1980s fancy dress suggestions:
Madonna
Fame
Banarama
Wonder Woman
Cyndi Lauper
Tina Turner
Toyah Wilcox
'Allo 'Allo
Ra Ra Skirts

White Socks and two tone suits, the trouser hem stopping just above the ankle, so you could see the socks. The trendy way to wear your jacket was to roll the sleeves up.

Mens hairstyles ranged wildly from the asymmetric New Romantics to the shaggy mullet.

Parachute pants became the range endorsed and exaggerated by MC Hammer

Acid washed jeans were worn by both men and ladies alike, you had to have the matching jacket too.

Polo shirts were very popular for a smart casual look.

With the rise of the New Romantics, men started to wear make up with and ear rings (left ear only). Braids and bows were often used to tie hair back. The new romantic style was based on 'dandified' regency, which later adapted to a swashbuckling pirate look.

1980s fancy dress suggestions:

Adam And The Ants
Spandau Ballet
Duran Duran
David Bowie
Bryan Ferry
Boy George
Freddie Mercury
Miami Vice
Nightmare on Elm Street
Friday 13th
Stars Wars (Empire Strikes Back)
Blues Brothers
Dexy's Midnight Runners
Ozzie Osbourne
Madness
Village People
Top Gun
US Naval Uniform (Officer & A Gentleman - 1982)
Indiana Jones
Rambo
'Allo 'Allo
Beetlejuice
Blackadder
He-man
New Romantic
Punk

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