During the nineties and noughties people used to say the eighties were the decade that style forgot (too many things to be ashamed of!). Now, though, this feeling has changed. For the past two to three seasons, colourful ‘80s style has been resurging; a few details here and there or sometimes a whole look inspired by it. Get ready to travel in time to build your fashion future.
What are the elements that you remember most? Shoulder pads, stirrup leggings, the colour combinations? Check out this reinterpretation of the period with a few elements from the era when the Internet was just as impossible as time travelling.
’80s Fashionista.
Girls were as stylish as now and mixing trendy elements was a big thing. Turtlenecks, stirrup leggings, pearl necklaces and the iconic quilted bag with chain, inspired by Chanel’s Diana bag, gave the tone to a cool look for a chilled night out. Shoes were painted in bright colours, usually matching the handbag and a possible belt, which in my opinion is a bit too much. A colourful focal point is enough to prove the point. And yes, the necklace is supposed to be worn outside the turtleneck!
Casual ‘80s.
High-top sports shoes had been popular since the 1920s, when basketball player Chuck Taylor started wearing them, but they only became a real fashion statements in the ‘80s. Teamed with a pair of high-rise denims and an oversized jacket, the look is the ultimate laid-back style of the period. Add polka dot accessories if you want to embrace another symbol of the decade. To finalise and make your look more contemporary, throw on a plain T-shirt with an 80s-inspired print and you are ready to roll in perfect vintage with a style twist.
Extreme ‘80s.
Looking for something even more ‘80s? Experiment with colours. Bright hues to be more precise. High-rise trousers, a cropped bustier top and a long coat are the key for this feminine look. Shiny accessories complement the outfit while ‘80s sunnies will take you back in time. Another way of embracing colour without looking like a Pantone palette is to choose two bright tones and mix with black or white. When going for this, don’t forget to put odd colours together such as red and purple or orange and green.
