4 Top 80's Costumes and Fashion Trends

Fashion is never consistent, that is why the trends are ever changing.  While most fashions do not return to the scene after they’ve phased out, a few of them are recycled and brought back to the fashion world. 80’s costumes and fashions are among the few recyclable fashions that keep coming back to the fashion arena. Right now, 80’s fashion is in vogue for parties and Halloween.

The 1980s were popularly known for the numerous fashion trends that accompanied the period. Those fashion trends were termed ‘non-fashionable’ by many. However, millions of people were attracted to those seemingly odd fashions, especially because of the pop stars that inspired such fashions. The young and old were all head-over-heels in love with the popular pop stars and their pop music. As a result, people did not hesitate to accept any fashion trend inspired by those them.

The Pop Stars Behind the 80’s Fashion

Moreover, MTV at that time presented the hippest attire to several young singers, and the minds of viewers were easily bought over. Some of the pop stars that set the fashion pace for these never phasing-out fashion trends include Madonna, and the king of pop himself – Michael Jackson. The young people particularly were crazy about these people and their 80’s costumes, even up to this moment!

Madonna’s Inspired 80s Costumes.

In those days, the fishnet stockings worn under micro minis by Madonna became the happening fashion of the time, and the memories have returned to the 21st century in different forms, especially the 80’s theme party dresses and Halloween costumes. Also, the 1980s fashion scene was dominated by leather and lace clothing. And of course, the female folks like to go overboard sometimes – some of them wore lingerie as outwear in the bid to demonstrate their craziness for the 80’s costumes and fashions.

Michael Jackson’s Inspired  80’s Costumes

The king of pop himself was also the major inspiration behind the 80’s costumes. His trendy ‘Thriller’ music videos brought him millions of fans, who also mimicked his ‘Thriller’ attire. Other hits from Michael Jackson that inspired some trendy dressing include ‘Bad’ and ‘Beat It’.

The popular clothing and accessories to mimic the 80’s costumes inspired by Michael Jackson include the following;

  • Leather jackets
  • Aviator jackets
  • Fingerless gloves
  • Leather pants (mostly black color)

These clothing items and accessories gained significant popularity in the 80’s, and are increasingly becoming popular again in this 21st century. Also, the clothing, dresses and shirts in those days were characterized by shoulder pads to make the shoulders look broader and raised.

Jane Fonda’s Inspired 80’s Costumes

Also, the workout video and dancewear by Jane Fonda created a lot of waves. And soon, clothing items such as leg warmers, leggings leotards became the trend for virtually all dance as well as exercise sessions. This was closely followed by the ‘Flashdance’ release in 1983, popularly characterized with crazy fashion such as ripped sweatshirts that reveal ladies’ one shoulder.

And now, these top 4 and other 80’s costumes/fashion have come back to the fashion arena and are suitable for parties, Halloween...just name it!