The 80's Fashion Trends- Do You Remember?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
June 23, 2019 11:18am CST
Here is a follow up to my earlier post about The Eighties. For those of us who remember the 80's well there were some really cool fashion trends. Although looking back on that era you might wonder what was I thinking wearing that outfit or accessory. Anyway, ignorance is bliss and if you wanted to make a statement back then, and be with the "in crowd," these items were a must.
Here is a few you might recall:
-Members Only jackets
-Swatch watches
- Neon leg warmers
-Jams shorts (those Hawaian inspired patterns)
-Sperry Topsider shoes
-Track suits (ala The Beastie Boys or Mafia members)
-Puffy Vest Jackets- (see worn by Michael J Fox in Back To The Future)
So do you remember any of these fads in clothing and accessories? Wear any? Any you can remember to add to this list?
Source idea- Best Life
Photo- liketotally80's.com
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jun 19
Today's trends are tomorrow's eye rollers. The 80s were better days.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 You get nostalgic when old. The music and women were hotter then.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jun 19
@JohnRoberts I can't argue with you on that one John 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 I wasn't into Madonna. I know she liked wearing her underwear on the outside.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jun 19
A couple other fashions which were also popular for girls was the Off the shoulder sweatshirts and
Lace accessories- remember the Madonna look.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Jun 19
I never got a Member's Only jacket - they were expensive back then. I loved leg warmers - but didn't get neon ones (I did have neon t shirts and suspenders). I didn't have Hawaiian shorts, but a couple Hawaiian shirts. For a while the gals styled a tux look, and then the Miami Vice blazer/tshirt look (which was also a Duran Duran look) - I recall bow ties and skinny neck ties. Oh - and I also remember beaded costume jewelry - various solid colors to go with the outfits. I'm sure there were more crazy clothing items from back then 
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.@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Jul 19
@much2say Yes, the man purse was a great one too
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jun 19
Wow, great additions to the 80's fashion list. I had an on sale Members Only Jacket. I did have the Hawaiian type bathing suit. Yes, I remember the T-shirt/Blazer style (white was cool) that Don Johnson wore on Miami Vice.
I overlooked the skinny ties which were popular- good one
I did not buy the Puffy shirts (brought back in a Seinfeld episode). 
I did not buy the Puffy shirts (brought back in a Seinfeld episode). 1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jun 19
I remember those denim shorts! Bodysuits a must have for working out at the gym
Leggings worn on the Jane Fonda videos were also a big thing too.
Leggings worn on the Jane Fonda videos were also a big thing too.1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
27 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 I do not remember I ever wore leggings, they came a lot later in Europe. I loved the long 100% cotton dresses of the early 70's. I have noticed today that they are back in fashion, I still have two in a trunk in the basement.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Jun 19
@LadyDuck Are they what you call "sun dresses now?" They are very popular here. Well, no shopping for long dresses for you. Your all set if you decide to wear them again 
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@Marilynda1225 (91116)
• United States
25 Jun 19
My kids were into some of those fashion trends back in the 80s
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@Marilynda1225 (91116)
• United States
26 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 I can't say for sure but I do remember big hair and of course the music
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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28 Jun 19
@Marilynda1225 Yes, the big hair was definitely prominent. If you were a balding musician you had a problem
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jun 19
Yes, I owned one. No puffy shirts though like Steinfeld wore
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
24 Jun 19
the clothes in the 80's to me were hideous.
i spent most of the decade in concert shirts and black spandex.
not to mention you had to rip those big,godawful shoulder pads out of almost ANY women's shirts.i didn't much care for the linebacker look.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jun 19
What were those shoulder pads trying to accomplish anyway? And the Madonna look was also popular with those lace accessories and huge cross...
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Jun 19
@scarlet_woman Yes, the Madonna look was definitely out there!!!
Yes, the Madonna look was definitely out there!!!1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Lol. Rubber band style bracelets, "slap" bracelets, Zubeez (ugly, baggy pants), these posts are great
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
27 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 The 80s were great weren't they?
Oh, let's not forget aqua net, either
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jun 19
Why thanks. I really like finding these types of interactive posts too! High waisted Jeans was another one fancied by the girls.
Chunky Jewelry ala Mr. T - just check out Mr T even today.
just check out Mr T even today.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jun 19
Here is a photo of the shoes. I was not a fan of parachute pants either Vans sneakers were popular too- remember Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times At Ridgemont High
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@Bensen32 (28658)
• United States
27 Jun 19
@dgobucks226 Oh yea I remember those shoes, never owned a pair but I do remember them now. I do remember Spicoli LOL. I dressed more like John Bender ( Breakfast Club)
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Jun 19
Yes, the tie-dye look was popular and I've seen those have come back again. I think Jane Fonda popularized those leg warmers from her workout video
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Jun 19
Yes what was once old is new again Hold onto those clothes items, lol.
Hold onto those clothes items, lol.1 person likes this
