Vintage 1980s Fashion

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Authentic Eighties Style

The Vintage 80s Fashion lens showcases some of the most popular eighties fashion trends and separates the hot from the not! From vintage designer jeans to Members Only jackets and old school Adidas we have you covered head to toe 80s style.

Whether you are hunting for eighties styles that are hot today or just looking for funny 1980s Halloween costume ideas I hope you enjoy this collection of retro 80s photos, music videos, vintage shopping and 80s resources.

Flashdance - 1983

Flashdance Fashion 

Flashdance was a popular eighties film that had a big impact on womens fashion with its funky styles that brought professional dancewear such as leggings and leg warmers to the streets. Colorful leotards, ripped oversized sweaters and sweatshirts worn off the shoulder and flashy eighties boots still look great today when put together right.

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Flashdance Legwarmers 

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Arm Warmers 

Nylon Striped Arm Warmers

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Authentic 80s Boots 

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Members Only Jacket

Vintage Members Only Jackets 

These Members Only jackets aren't quite as exclusive as the name implies, in fact back in the 80s pretty much every male had at least one of these colorful and sporty jackets. My favorite was baby blue and my brother had a shiny red one - what a show off! This brand has recently been resurrected as an upscale label but don't fall for their overpriced remakes of these superior vintage originals!

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Frankie Say Relax 

Retro 80s Classic

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Frankie Say Relax retro 80s wear for
Men Women Kids and Baby.

Sexy Calvin Klein Jeans Commercial 

Starring Brooke Shields and Her Jeans

One of the many Clavin Klein Jeans commercials featuring Brooke Shields (16) 1981. The famous quote "You wanna know what comes between me and my Clavin's? Nothing."

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Vintage 80s Jeans on eBay 

For years blue jeans were considered basic work wear but that all changed in the eighties with the introduction of upscale designer jeans. New form fitting styles featured embroidery, piping along seams and the designers label on the back pocket. Expensive advertising campaigns from Calvin Klein, Guess and Jordache competed for attention and dollars with sexy ads on billboards, tv and magazines.

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Acid Wash Sucks 

Yes, acid wash was a big trend in the eighties but here's a little secret - it sucked back then and it still sucks now! Acid wash was never cool, it was a trashy alternative to fashionable designer jeans and spread like a disease through cut rate department stores and suburban malls but no one with style would ever touch it. Unless you are going for an 80s loser look stay away from acid wash!

Colorful Mixtapes Clothing 

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Risky Business - Tom Cruise in Wayfarers

Classic 80s Sunglasses 

Tom Cruise had a few signature looks in the 1983 movie Risky Business. First was the now classic pairing of causal white t-shirt and jeans with a business blazer and second his famous Wayfarer sunglasses that appeared in most marketing material such as the poster and video box. These classic shades were popular in many variations from the standard Wayfarer black and tortoiseshell to lower quality knockoffs in white, colors or with neon arms. The neon arm ones are fun and can glow under club lighting but white and black have more class.

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Dumb 80s Shutter Shades - Don't Wear These!

Corey Hart - Sunglasses at Night 

A Classic Music Video from 1984

Sunglasses at Night - Corey Hart (HQ Audio)

Middle 80's Classic Corey Hart Great Song Vid

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Eighties Fashion Blog Buzz 

Shopping and Info: Neon Colors and 80's fashion
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80s Trivia – The Fashion Edition
80s fashion was busy and bright, fun and fierce, and like everything else in the 80s, it was larger than life. What do you know about 80s fashion? Find out by taking this 80s trivia challenge. Are you an 80s fashion maven or an 80s ...

Run DMC - Adidas and Gold Chains

Run DMC Fedora 

Cotton Solid Fedora Hat-Black

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Vintage Adidas Deals 

Callin out all b-boys, rappers and track stars, this essential vintage adidas gear will keep you looking fresher then the Prince of Bel Air. Find more Vintage Adidas at Player Kickz Urban Fashion.

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80s People Slideshow 

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Latest from The Eighties Blog 

Visit the 80s Blog for rad 80s movies, fashion, video games and music from the awesomest decade ever!

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The 80s Look - Rad or Bogus? 

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Vintage 80s Reader Feedback 

Let us know what you think about 1980s fashion.

ClassyGals wrote...

Welcome to Fashion Gurus Group!!

ReplyPosted July 26, 2009

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

I have a hard time thinking of some of the clothes still in my closet as "vintage".
Great lens
Lizzy

ReplyPosted May 18, 2009

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ReplyPosted April 29, 2009

ottoblotto wrote...

That's some big hair. Scary! 5*

ReplyPosted March 06, 2009

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Feel free to add it anytime!

ReplyPosted February 12, 2009

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