When you imagine 80's outfits for men, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Some of the most popular male styles from this decade are reminiscent of Michael Jackson, Don Johnson, Rocky Balboa, Tom Cruise, or one of the many "hair band" rockers. Although these ensembles are definitely diverse, they each have one thing in common: the accessories are vital.
Generally we think of an "accessory" as an item for women, but in reality it includes everything from shoes to sunglasses. Here are three items that men should consider when putting together their costume:
1. Sunglasses were a hot commodity in this decade. Most males wore shades that were either all black or had reflective lenses. Some personalities, like Tom Cruises' characters in Top Gun and Risky Business, cannot be adequately portrayed without this item. For other 80's outfits, it's an extra that simply makes the overall look more recognizable.
2. Since most people today aren't sporting head-banger hair or mullets, a wig is another accessory that can go a long way to making your costume look more authentic. Even preppy guys that just wore their hair feathered had longer locks than most men today. A decent wig can go a long way to creating an authentic eighties style.
3. During this decade, makeup wasn't just for women. Some pop stars, like Boy George, wore quite a bit of lipstick, eye shadow, and eyebrow pencil. Other musicians, like Bret Michaels from Poison, sported black eyeliner as part of their look. Cosmetics can also be used to achieve other aspects of a costume, such as George Michael's five o'clock shadow.
Accessories go a long way towards making almost any iconic 80s fashion look believable. Browse through the FunWirks website to see the many extras we have available that can take your eighties styles to a whole new level.