Picture this: it’s school spirit week, more specifically, decade day. What decade would you pick to dress up as? For many people, the 80s is where they go to. The 1980s is a time that will go down in history. From iconic 80s movies like The Breakfast Club and Back to the Future to modern media that takes place in the 80s like Stranger Things and Everybody Hates Chris, we can’t get enough. We also can’t forget about the fashion. So, let’s take a blast to the past to see what trends have stayed with us!
It’s Not Enough
If there was one word to describe the 80s it would be more. The clothes were bright and made everyone stick out. Bold statements pieces weren’t limited to one an outfit. If it matched to you, then it worked!
Once Chuny, Always Chunky
Belts are an underrated fashion accessory as a whole. They aren’t just for holding up your pants. However, the 80s gave them the spotlight they deserve. Building off the clinched waist look from the past, chunky belts added a great contrast to baggy clothes. Nowadays, you can see the belts sporting the same look. Talk about not fixing what isn’t broken!
The Bigger The Better
Hair can really make an outfit. A couple years ago, 80s hair was a trend on TikTok. Mallory Jade went viral for showing off her 80s style hair. With over 130 million views, people were quick to jump back into time. People loved the trend and style because of how different from the styles they do today. As someone who loves to rock her afro, I’ll always be for big hair!
Make Some Noise
Bangles are my favorite piece of jewelry! The sound of them jangling when you walk is hypnotizing. Pop icons like Cyndi Lauper helped make them a defining look—and bangles have never truly left. The clunky jewelry is sure to draw attention. The most popular way to style bangles are to stack them. You can combine different shapes and colors for that chic accessorizing look!
Biggest Takeaways
80s fashion can teach us many things. The first is that fashion should take up space because it is apart of culture. What you wear is not only a reflection of you, but the history you will become apart of. The next is that multiple subcultures can coexist. It was more than just power suits and bold colors. There was punk, goth, athletic wear and more.
Overall, you can be yourself while dressed similarly to the people around you, N Crowd.
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