I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, my neighborhood does some fun stuff, including throwing an “I Love the 80s” party last weekend. After winning best dressed I decided to put together a little guide for How to Dress for an 80’s Party.
I would say it is a definite trend too. My Facebook feed regularly fills up with throwback parties and people dressing prom jump suits; when let’s face it we could all be working at the school on the regular and no one would be suspecting us of being undercover cops.
STEP 1:
Are you a Madonna? Or do you identify with Molly Ringwald or a Joan Collins from Dynasty?
I choose Madonna. My hair is short and I knew I could work with it.
STEP 2: Take to the Internet and research the look.
I wanted something that wasn’t complicated. Could I use things I already own? Yes! The black shirt I wore is from Stitch Fix last year and the heels are ‘Flax’ from Nine West. I took to Pinterest for some ideas and decided that for me leggings without the frilly lace skirt was my favorite option. Prom dresses were too hard to find. I wanted really BIG HAIR from addcolor because I couldn’t get it that way in the actual 80s and that helped shape the outfit too.
STEP 3: Start Buying
I typed in “80s costume for women” on Amazon and picked out the rest. You can go the thrift store route, but for this look I knew I wasn’t going to find it. * Just remember to read the reviews on items before you click purchase because sometimes they run very small or sheer.
I bought all my items for me and for my husband from Amazon. I had ordered items from Forever 21 too but they didn’t work out as well. So give yourself enough time to cultivate the look. Otherwise you will be scrambling at the last minute when things do not look or fit right.
The final product won us best dressed at our 80’s party and we had a blast!
Feeling the heat with my partner in crime and his Miami Vice look.
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What a fun party theme, 80’s have the best music to move to.
xo Sheree
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How freaking fabulous do you guys look? I absolutely love this V!!
xx, Chanda
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How fun is that? I can see why you won…you guys nailed it! Thanks for hosting the link up.
Shelbee
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It was so much fun! Thank you! We had a total blast!
Love this post, the 80’s and your fuscia metallic leggings!! I want to move to your neighborhood. :))
Cherie
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So fun! I love an 80s party and band!
Traci
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SO FUN! I saw this on Facebook or IG, can’t remember!!!
As a girl of the 80’s, can I just say so rad…like totally!!!! This would be me to a Tee and your Don Johnson cleans up pretty good too!!! So FUN!!
Both of you look perfect! I can see why you won best dressed.
what a fun party! you guys look awesome!
This is EVERYTHING!!!!! I love love love this!!!!!!!!!!
You make a great Madonna, Vicki. No wonder you guys won. You nailed these 80s looks! Well done! Do come by and linkup with me tomorrow. Thanks and Happy Hump Day!
That is a cool idea for a party! I went to a 90s theme graduation party and it was fun!
OMG I’m such an 80’s tragic lol … Especially the music! All linked up! Hope to see you at Fresh Fashion Forum linkup this week 😀 http://sydneyfashionhunter.com/2016/05/custom-made-prada-pumps-fff33.html
This is totally epic — NAILED IT!!
perfect outfit for both! too funny.
b
I have dressed for an 80s theme party and they are so fun! Love those pink tights.
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Alice
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I’ve already commented but I wanted to Thank You for linking up with me last week!
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xx, Chanda