When I look back at the '80s, I don't notice a whole lot of people wearing bright neon/pastel clothing that is associated with that decade. Just a little bit. It seemed like more of a celebrity thing. I do see a lot of old-fashioned and dorky clothes, though. Crazy/messy hairstyles were also very common.

Thoughts?

When I look back at the '80s, I don't notice a whole lot of people wearing bright neon/pastel clothing that is associated with that decade. Just a little bit. It seemed like more of a celebrity thing. I do see a lot of old-fashioned and dorky clothes, though. Crazy/messy hairstyles were also very common.

Thoughts?


It was common in the clubs, with scenesters, and in the big cities.

84 to 89 had a bit of bright colors. Not everyone wore super bright spazzy clothes 100% of the time but it wasn't uncommon to see bright colors, either.

Isn't that more like very late 80's/early 90's?? Like 1989 to 1993?

Definitely more mid-late 80's. 1992 and 1993 is when earthy tones started coming back in fashion.

Wearing colorful clothing in real life would be too distracting.  ;D  ;D

In the 1980's, bright colors were abundant in clothing.  One thing to keep in mind, during the decade the whole "dress for success" theme was in play, so if you look at people at their workplace, what you see is much more subdued; you don't see all those brights.  Bright colors were more appropriate for "play clothes".  As far as actual neon colors (frequently seen associated with spandex), those colors were more prevalent in the later part of the decade, and in particular associated with "active" wear.

In the 1980's, bright colors were abundant in clothing.  One thing to keep in mind, during the decade the whole "dress for success" theme was in play, so if you look at people at their workplace, what you see is much more subdued; you don't see all those brights.  Bright colors were more appropriate for "play clothes".  As far as actual neon colors (frequently seen associated with spandex), those colors were more prevalent in the later part of the decade, and in particular associated with "active" wear.


I was a little child then (born 86) but I vividly remember ALOT of neon and acid wash in my life between Pre-K and about 2nd grade. I remember my fave outfit was a hot pink tank top, pink and white shorts, trimmed in pink and white dots and white sandals. don't forget the pink bow. There's a pic of me somewhere wearing that standing with my mother. IF I track it down, I'll post it.

Definitely more mid-late 80's. 1992 and 1993 is when earthy tones started coming back in fashion.


What about early 80's fashion?

What about early 80's fashion?


While cleaning an old cabinet I found a sewing pattern magazine from 1981  :o  how about it:

http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Cover.jpg  http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg02.jpg
http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg03-1.jpg  http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg05-1.jpg
http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg05-2.jpg  http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg05-3.jpg
http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg05-8.jpg  http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg08.jpg

That 1981 magazine feels a lot more modern than the 70's but it's not quite 80's yet. Pretty cool!

While cleaning an old cabinet I found a sewing pattern magazine from 1981  :o  how about it:

http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Cover.jpg  http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg02.jpg
http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg03-1.jpg  http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg05-1.jpg
http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg05-2.jpg  http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg05-3.jpg
http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg05-8.jpg  http://users.dls.net/~faulkners/temppix/Pg08.jpg



You have any from just 1980? ???

That 1981 magazine feels a lot more modern than the 70's but it's not quite 80's yet. Pretty cool!


Thanks for appreciating it  :)


You have any from just 1980? ???


I don't think so  :-\\  I was surprised to find that one  ;D

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/25/cc/9c/25cc9c92a78f7b0ed6df68e12922d4b3.jpg
Here's one from a fashion magazine from 1983.  :o

Thanks for appreciating it  :)


No problem! ;)


https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/25/cc/9c/25cc9c92a78f7b0ed6df68e12922d4b3.jpg
Here's one from a fashion magazine from 1983.  :o


Wow, now this looks very 80's! One of the girls shown almost looks like Molly Ringwald, too!

http://media.gq.com/photos/55828640e52bc4b477a96aba/master/w_800/blogs-the-feed-april-84-2.jpg
Here are some fashion images from 1984 from GQ magazine.

The ones on the left look a bit like they were recycled out of Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket.

Pretty goofy looking!

Here's some Stussy ads from 1985-ish. They look very modern! Almost 90's-like!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/bd/f2/2b/bdf22b1d548761fe10ba265a2b54aeff.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2a/a7/80/2aa780b46538ad33c9badab1ad4a6d17.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f8/f8/fc/f8f8fc17f5b8dc632a3deaf3411fab06.jpg

The ones on the left look a bit like they were recycled out of Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket.


I know.  ;D

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b1/8c/38/b18c384b1049ba0c719852d0138c783a.jpg
Here's another fashion ad from 1983.

1986 ad:

http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/images/uploaded/apple_clothing_04.jpg

Acid wash (looks around 88 or 89):

http://periodicult.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screen-shot-2014-04-12-at-11.28.27-AM.png

More acid wash from Sears (1989):

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/af/e4/ba/afe4bad45106749493fbac21590632b7.jpg


Some crazy haired ladies from 85:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2c/30/38/2c3038397174aaaa6b72db968e3cfeaf.jpg

When I look back at the '80s, I don't notice a whole lot of people wearing bright neon/pastel clothing that is associated with that decade. Just a little bit. It seemed like more of a celebrity thing. I do see a lot of old-fashioned and dorky clothes, though. Crazy/messy hairstyles were also very common.

Thoughts?


The neon era was from late '88 to the start of 1993.

Here are some clothes I remember from the '80s:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ae/51/9f/ae519f1874b4548bc9affcc8beceafe3.jpg

Rugby shirts (popular from 1975-1989)

http://assets.academy.com/mgen/59/10137459.jpg?is=500,500

Baseball shirts (worn from 1981-1985)

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/82/ec/76/82ec76793214c19f4c5237bf5a9557f7.jpg

Coca Cola Rugby Sweaters (circa 1985-1989)

Here's a Thrasher clothing ad from 1985:

http://www.thrashermagazine.com/images/image/Features/2009/1985/8510/800t/8510p64-p65.jpg

1986 ad:

http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/images/uploaded/apple_clothing_04.jpg

Acid wash (looks around 88 or 89):

http://periodicult.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screen-shot-2014-04-12-at-11.28.27-AM.png

More acid wash from Sears (1989):

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/af/e4/ba/afe4bad45106749493fbac21590632b7.jpg


Some crazy haired ladies from 85:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2c/30/38/2c3038397174aaaa6b72db968e3cfeaf.jpg


Wow, so much colorful clothing back then. :o

http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/dthigtz3wiqm67.jpg
A clothing ad from 1984

When I look back at the '80s, I don't notice a whole lot of people wearing bright neon/pastel clothing that is associated with that decade. Just a little bit. It seemed like more of a celebrity thing. I do see a lot of old-fashioned and dorky clothes, though. Crazy/messy hairstyles were also very common.

Thoughts?


In the '80s my mom dressed me up in the earthtone, denim, and the neon/pastel colorful patterns as well.

This is my school picture from 1986. Nothing neon there! Lol.

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p510/pink_diamonds7/14682190_1112927988793035_4436438352585031467_o.jpg

I wore shoes like these:
http://www.prettyflowergirl.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/5/g5208iv_1.jpg And ankle sockshttps://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/31/31/3b/31313b1d6a8a0d80bb02b6390b212b59.jpg

A good point of reference is to watch shows with a live studio audience, in particular talk shows and The Price Is Right, which IMO is a much more representative example of what was really in. Local newscasts from this era are also a good measure. The celebrities preferred the high-end magazine as seen in Vogue, Elle, or Bazaar as opposed to the more "typical" fashion fanatics who used Glamour, Madmeoiselle (remember that?), or Cosmopolitan as their standard. I prefer the 1983-1985 look the most, as its fun enough to be distinct from the lingering "watered down late '70s" at the start of the decade, but before the hair and jeans became too out of control, such as the crimped hair trend that was huge around 1987/88.

In the early/mid '80s, it was popular was to express one's self getting personalized sayings on a tee shirt.  (Recall that tattoos were not popular then.)  There were tee shirt shops in malls - you could easily pick out a T and then get whatever saying you wanted put on the back (or front).  And folks were thus expressing themselves then.

I attended a "Beatlefest" event in Chicago, for perhaps my third time ('83?).  Beatlefest features a Beatles cover band playing all the faves live for us fans, and a dance floor is set up in close proximity.  Fun!  I was dying to hear the band play a particular Beatles tune but had no way to communicate it.  So I decided to go for it.  I got a plain white oversized T, had "Little Child" emblazoned in large bold red letters on the back, and (I sew) split the T down the front, added red piping to make it a cute "tie front", and donned that over a ribbed tank (it was summer) with a short white (what I'll call a) "cheerleader skirt" and some dance-able summer sandals (or Keds?).  That was my look, and I hopped on the dance floor to see if it would get my song played.  Sadly, it wasn't - but if that wasn't givin' it the ole' college try...  ;)  ;D  :o

In the '80s my mom dressed me up in the earthtone, denim, and the neon/pastel colorful patterns as well.

This is my school picture from 1986. Nothing neon there! Lol.

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/p510/pink_diamonds7/14682190_1112927988793035_4436438352585031467_o.jpg

I wore shoes like these:
http://www.prettyflowergirl.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/5/g5208iv_1.jpg And ankle sockshttps://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/31/31/3b/31313b1d6a8a0d80bb02b6390b212b59.jpg


You look so adorable in that photo. :)

You look so adorable in that photo. :)


Sweet, thanks :-*



In the early/mid '80s, it was popular was to express one's self getting personalized sayings on a tee shirt.  (Recall that tattoos were not popular then.)  There were tee shirt shops in malls - you could easily pick out a T and then get whatever saying you wanted put on the back (or front).  And folks were thus expressing themselves then.

I attended a "Beatlefest" event in Chicago, for perhaps my third time ('83?).  Beatlefest features a Beatles cover band playing all the faves live for us fans, and a dance floor is set up in close proximity.  Fun!  I was dying to hear the band play a particular Beatles tune but had no way to communicate it.  So I decided to go for it.  I got a plain white oversized T, had "Little Child" emblazoned in large bold red letters on the back, and (I sew) split the T down the front, added red piping to make it a cute "tie front", and donned that over a ribbed tank (it was summer) with a short white (what I'll call a) "cheerleader skirt" and some dance-able summer sandals (or Keds?).  That was my look, and I hopped on the dance floor to see if it would get my song played.  Sadly, it wasn't - but if that wasn't givin' it the ole' college try...  ;)  ;D  :o



I remember when we would buy the tees shirts, and iron or press the designs on them at home haha lol.

http://pugetsoundblogs.com/photovideo/files/2011/08/80sfashion5-blog.jpg

women's fashion from a magazine from 1983.

http://pugetsoundblogs.com/photovideo/files/2011/08/80sfashion5-blog.jpg

women's fashion from a magazine from 1983.


I would've been all over that dress in '83 (2nd from left) except with the dark stockings  :D

I would've been all over that dress in '83 (2nd from left) except with the dark stockings  :D


I wonder how they kept their hair in place? probably a lot of Aqua Net I suppose. ???

http://pugetsoundblogs.com/photovideo/files/2011/08/80sfashion5-blog.jpg

women's fashion from a magazine from 1983.


I like the black dress, it's different. It doesn't even look like an 80s dress, we could wear that today!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/84/97/dd/8497dd87b3c3d4e1b1b1ce7ab6158aa6.jpg

Do you girls remember The Wrangler jeans ads?

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/84/97/dd/8497dd87b3c3d4e1b1b1ce7ab6158aa6.jpg

Do you girls remember The Wrangler jeans ads?


Vaguely. I think I was too busy dressing up my Strawberry Shortcake dolls!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/84/97/dd/8497dd87b3c3d4e1b1b1ce7ab6158aa6.jpg

Do you girls remember The Wrangler jeans ads?


If I saw this it may not have caught my attention.  The early 80's was still big for designer jeans (and knock-offs, which I tended to go for).  Not that I wouldn't buy Wrangler jeans, but if I did it would've been somewhere "cheap" like maybe Venture or Zayre (i.e. no "ad" needed).

If I saw this it may not have caught my attention.  The early 80's was still big for designer jeans (and knock-offs, which I tended to go for).  Not that I wouldn't buy Wrangler jeans, but if I did it would've been somewhere "cheap" like maybe Venture or Zayre (i.e. no "ad" needed).


and all of the jeans ads, all they did was concentrate on women's butts and guys looking at them, Do you agree?

and all of the jeans ads, all they did was concentrate on women's butts and guys looking at them, Do you agree?


LOL no comment on who might have been looking  ;D  ;D  ;D

This photo of the Bones Brigade sums up 80's teen male fashion perfectly!

http://www.slugmag.com/uploads/%20277/3185-Animal_Photo.jpg

A "must have" for those having a couple of dollars - leather:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/6f/87/0e/6f870e26df48c57a50f88027ea54235b.jpghttps://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=77082860

Of course, for those not having a couple of dollars, there was always Pleather!  ;D

Dolfin shorts

http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/be/abeee378-5662-11e5-9ae8-fbbba82ac548/55ef3bb594b14.image.jpg

Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald showcased 80's fashion pretty well!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/d6/b4/8a/d6b48af88914b216b32cfd489ff97dab.jpg

Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald showcased 80's fashion pretty well!


You're trying too hard to normalize '80s fashion. Early '90s Guy, American Girl and Howard are telling it like it is.  8)

That photo looks rather 2016/2017 tbh.

Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald showcased 80's fashion pretty well!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/d6/b4/8a/d6b48af88914b216b32cfd489ff97dab.jpg


Wow, they look so normal and modern. Not like those goons in that Breakfast Club movie!  ::)  ::)  ::)

You're trying too hard to normalize '80s fashion. Early '90s Guy, American Girl and Howard are telling it like it is.  8)

That photo looks rather 2016/2017 tbh.


Normalize? That's exactly how people dressed in the mid-late 80's. ::)

I guess that's because so much of the 00's were spent imitating the 70's that the 10's have moved onto the 80's.


Wow, they look so normal and modern. Not like those goons in that Breakfast Club movie!  ::)  ::)  ::)


Breakfast Club looks no different. :P

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/2602360/thumbs/o-BREAKFAST-CLUB-570.jpg?1

http://media.vanityfair.com/photos/55008d6f9fffd02c7b5b0aad/master/w_600,c_limit/the-breakfast-club-john-hughes.jpg

Normalize? That's exactly how people dressed in the mid-late 80's. ::)


I bet those people didn't have any friends. They didn't look like the cool people on MTV.

I bet those people didn't have any friends. They didn't look like the cool people on MTV.


You're right. Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald were nobodies in the 80's!

This is the definitive 80's look from 1980 to 1989.

http://images.complex.com/complex/image/upload/c_limit,w_680/fl_lossy,pg_1,q_auto/dczgced8etfieta57muy.jpg

It all changed in '90.

Class of 1988, so pics taken roughly August to October 1987? These people look 'hot' and 'edgy'. The full package!

http://www.tygertrap.com/resource/images/1988/pg_58-59.jpg

Class of 1988, so pics taken roughly August to October 1987? These people look 'hot' and 'edgy'. The full package!

http://www.tygertrap.com/resource/images/1988/pg_58-59.jpg


Erm... Are the teachers included in this photo? Some of these people look 40-50.  And is the fifth picture in the first row Eric Burk or Eric Trump?

1987-1989 are years that I wish I could experience.

Here's a 1984-1985 yearbook:

http://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/008.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/009.jpg
http://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/015.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/036.jpg
http://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/034.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/056.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/046.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/047.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/050.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/225.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/107.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/066.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/067.jpg
http://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/218.jpghttp://encinahighschool.com/yearbooks/class1985/images/219.jpg

LOL no comment on who might have been looking  ;D  ;D  ;D


I'm just saying all those Wrangler ads all they shown were hot women showing off their tight butts and guys adoring them.

I bet those people didn't have any friends. They didn't look like the cool people on MTV.


How would you know they didn't have any friends? ::)

http://hornellhome.com/1983%20Yearbook%20-%20Page%2011.jpg

Yearbook Class of 1983

I'm just saying all those Wrangler ads all they shown were hot women showing off their tight butts and guys adoring them.


Well, given your description, that advertiser might be considered smart  ;)

Well, given your description, that advertiser might be considered smart  ;)


notice in a lot of the ads the women turned around and stared at their butts or that Calvin Klein ad from 1981 with Brooke Shields and when she that line with her legs spread open by saying "nothing comes between Me And My Calvins".

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/XZnYW4IS9mw/0.jpg

Sorry if that sounded a bit perverted, I do apologize.  ;D

http://hornellhome.com/1983%20Yearbook%20-%20Page%2011.jpg

Yearbook Class of 1983


The hair really gives the year away. :P

Not as big and curly as the years after it but not as wavy as the rest of the early 80's.

The latter part of the decade (about '87+) gave us the next hot fad: stirrup pants

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3e/06/3f/3e063f9b947cced4193db803f574bb85.jpg

I believe stirrup pants got big in 1985. :P

I believe stirrup pants got big in 1985. :P
I'm not even sure they were ever big here in Germany....but maybe I just don't remember. ???

The hair really gives the year away. :P

Not as big and curly as the years after it but not as wavy as the rest of the early 80's.


and it seems bangs were in that year.

The latter part of the decade (about '87+) gave us the next hot fad: stirrup pants

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3e/06/3f/3e063f9b947cced4193db803f574bb85.jpg


Yeah, they look nice in the ad but they were actually very uncomfortable. Lol.

Yeah, they look nice in the ad but they were actually very uncomfortable. Lol.


Did men wear them too? ???

Did men wore them too? ???


I don't think so, Howard. I never seen any men wearing them. ;D

I don't think so, Howard. I never seen any men wearing them. ;D


I think they were just for women.

I'm not even sure they were ever big here in Germany....but maybe I just don't remember. ???


Maybe not. I was reading an article from a 1985 magazine that talked about them as the "big new fad" so they were pretty big here in the US.


Did men wore them too? ???


Um... No, Howard. They didn't. :P

Honestly, I don't remember seeing any stirrup pants in stores until around '87.  Maybe celebrities and their ilk wore them first.  "Regular" people didn't seem to embrace them that fast, at least not around here.

I bought my first couple pairs around '88.  Those first pairs were two sizes bigger than usual - and they actually fit fine (for a "cheap" brand).  It took me a while to figure out what to do with them.  As it turned out, I loved wearing them in winter because they were great with short tie-up boots.  Tall boots, too.  (Here in Chicagoland, boots are a winter staple.)  Thus I ended up getting quite a few of them.  I distinctly remember wearing and purchasing them into the early '90s.  Once I figured out what to do with them, I actually grew semi-fond of the style.  But I never wore them in the summer - they just weren't right with regular shoes.  (At least not to me.)    :)

I don't think I would look good in shoulder pads. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png

Mid-late 80's fashion in general is really cool!

I don't think I would look good in shoulder pads. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRL_Smilies_All/atrlers/jonny_zpsc73391c5.png


A great big sweater with huge shoulder pads + lean stirrup pants went together like bread and butter  ;D

Maybe not. I was reading an article from a 1985 magazine that talked about them as the "big new fad" so they were pretty big here in the US.

Um... No, Howard. They didn't. :P



So what were we wearing during that time?

So what were we wearing during that time?


I was 3 but judging from the photos that exist and whatever memory is left from those years, something like this...

http://unrealitymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nes-kids-465x409.jpg

Remember ... Members Only jackets?  They were actually pretty popular  :)

http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/chronicnonsense.jpg

I was 3 but judging from the photos that exist and whatever memory is left from those years, something like this...

http://unrealitymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nes-kids-465x409.jpg


I think clothes were a bit colorful during the 80's.

Remember ... Members Only jackets?  They were actually pretty popular  :)

http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/chronicnonsense.jpg


anybody still wear them?  ???

anybody still wear them?  ???


I don't think so, I haven't seen anyone wearing them.

The latter part of the decade (about '87+) gave us the next hot fad: stirrup pants

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3e/06/3f/3e063f9b947cced4193db803f574bb85.jpg


I had three or four pairs of these.  I'd say it was more like 85/86 I was wearing them. I definitely wore a brand new black pair to see The Damned in concert because I wrecked them on the security fence.  That would have been on the tour promoting Phantasmagoria which came out in 1985

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ab/48/5e/ab485eb510dc56b14995aa8a36a357a7.jpg


remember 80's rainbow colored workout clothes?

Are there no moderators here who can stop these spambots? ::)
I mean seriously that guy has 30 spam posts and still wasn't banned. >:(

*Edit*
Now he's gone. :)

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ab/48/5e/ab485eb510dc56b14995aa8a36a357a7.jpg


remember 80's rainbow colored workout clothes?


I do! My mom us to wear them.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ab/48/5e/ab485eb510dc56b14995aa8a36a357a7.jpg

remember 80's rainbow colored workout clothes?

I do! My mom us to wear them.


It was a growth period for "health clubs".  I'd moved out on my own in '87 - my coworker brought in a special deal for a popular club network so a bunch of us joined, and I decided to start doing some cardio.  Luckily they just opened a new location near me.  So I dutifully grabbed my clearance rack workout clothes and cheapo shoes and entered, finding my way to an exercycle.  But I got really miffed.  >:(  This "pack" of girls, with perfect hair, perfect clothes and perfect everything made their way to the front and center of the club, showing off their perfect bodies (they looked a lot like these models).  I decided they weren't there to work out - they just wanted to flirt with and pick up guys.  Alas, they probably succeeded...    :-\\

;D

I do! My mom us to wear them.


Did you?

Did you?


No I never did lol. Not even late in the 80s when I was an older kid.

No I never did lol. Not even late in the 80s when I was an older kid.


In the late 80's I was sporting crewcuts and a rat tail.

This is what most teen guys looked like back then.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/172/427311074_372c6b1a7c.jpg

1984, young Tony Hawk second last to the left. ;)

This is what most teen guys looked like back then.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/172/427311074_372c6b1a7c.jpg

1984, young Tony Hawk second last to the left. ;)


Wasn't skateboarding a fad back then?

Wasn't skateboarding a fad back then?


Skateboarding's popularity re-surged in the mid 70's due to a technological breakthrough in skate wheel materials and its popularity continued into the early 80s...

Wasn't skateboarding a fad back then?


Yeah, this photo is from 1984 and that's when the second wave of skateboarding popularity (in other words, it's revival) started coming around. 1979-1983 is typically considered the "dark ages" of the sport.


Skateboarding's popularity re-surged in the mid 70's due to a technological breakthrough in skate wheel materials and its popularity continued into the early 80s...


What I've gathered from reading up on this era is skateboarding was pretty much considered dead in the early 80's, at least according to George Powell of Powell Peralta. It wasn't until 1984 that it started coming back.

Yeah, this photo is from 1984 and that's when the second wave of skateboarding popularity (in other words, it's revival) started coming around. 1979-1983 is typically considered the "dark ages" of the sport.

What I've gathered from reading up on this era is skateboarding was pretty much considered dead in the early 80's, at least according to George Powell of Powell Peralta. It wasn't until 1984 that it started coming back.


Do you think Marty McFly helped give skateboarding a boost in 1985? 

Also, where is skateboarding today? It doesn't seem nearly as popular as it was from the 80s to the early 2000s or so.

Do you think Marty McFly helped give skateboarding a boost in 1985? 

Also, where is skateboarding today? It doesn't seem nearly as popular as it was from the 80s to the early 2000s or so.


Definitely. Powell Peralta's Bones Brigade Video Show from 1984 is usually cited as skateboarding's first big boost but Marty McFly pushed it even further. The release of Powell's second video Future Primitive, also in 1985, was another huge step for skateboarding. Not only is it's filming style so modern (for it's time) and the video is such an intricate look into the world of skateboarding at the time, it's so significant due to the fact that it's the first, to my knowledge, that features skaters doing modern street tricks such as the ollie.

I have no idea, dude. :P Nowadays you see kids in tight pants posing with their boards but I barely see anyone riding them.

Here's another good photo. This one's from 1985. The guy on the left has a shaggy haired rocker look  and the guy on the right has the whole Anthony Michael Hall look going for him with the short hair and crewneck (plus a bonus earring on his left ear!) that was very common during the second half of the 80's.

http://hilobrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/josh-pat-1985.jpg

I posted some skaters from 1984 so here's some surfers from 1985!

http://www.aegircollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/the-author-01.jpg

And speaking of Marty McFly... :P

http://i.imgur.com/2RfX7xx.jpg

Christian Slater during the filing Gleaming The Cube, so... Around 1988!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/37/ae/10/37ae108f029abb0b569811da2b57cf9f.jpg

Skateboarding's popularity re-surged in the mid 70's due to a technological breakthrough in skate wheel materials and its popularity continued into the early 80s...


now I see more and more kids skateboard.

Here's another good photo. This one's from 1985. The guy on the left has a shaggy haired rocker look  and the guy on the right has the whole Anthony Michael Hall look going for him with the short hair and crewneck (plus a bonus earring on his left ear!) that was very common during the second half of the 80's.

http://hilobrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/josh-pat-1985.jpg

I posted some skaters from 1984 so here's some surfers from 1985!

http://www.aegircollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/the-author-01.jpg

And speaking of Marty McFly... :P

http://i.imgur.com/2RfX7xx.jpg

Christian Slater during the filing Gleaming The Cube, so... Around 1988!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/37/ae/10/37ae108f029abb0b569811da2b57cf9f.jpg


leather jackets were definitely a cool fad back then.

leather jackets were definitely a cool fad back then.


Absolutely - leather was much beloved in the '80s.  I'd call it more than a fad.  It was the "affordable" status symbol...    8)

Absolutely - leather was much beloved in the '80s.  I'd call it more than a fad.  It was the "affordable" status symbol...    8)


In films, they wore them too.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rZUYwGCnjgU/VRawLYDHhQI/AAAAAAAAKs8/8ef59SmZwO0/s1600/tube.jpg

Gym shorts and tube socks.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rZUYwGCnjgU/VRawLYDHhQI/AAAAAAAAKs8/8ef59SmZwO0/s1600/tube.jpg

Gym shorts and tube socks.


I think the jocks wore them? ???

Those look more like 70's shorts.

Here's some cool 80's hair! 8)

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/tears-for-fears-curt-smith-and-roland-orzabal-1985-tears-for-fears-picture-id567235093

http://www.princess-dm.de/1980-1990/1980-1990-043.jpg

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/mp/AOvR5SbWDJbx.jpg

Those look more like 70's shorts.

Here's some cool 80's hair! 8)

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/tears-for-fears-curt-smith-and-roland-orzabal-1985-tears-for-fears-picture-id567235093

http://www.princess-dm.de/1980-1990/1980-1990-043.jpg

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/mp/AOvR5SbWDJbx.jpg


80's hair was cool.

If you were a little girl in the 80s, do you remember these barrettes? My mom would always adorn my hair with them!

http://www.liketotally80s.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/goody-barrettes-colors.jpg

Around the 80's, clothing got looser. From Levis website:

"After the '70s, things got more relaxed — including our jeans. In 1985, we introduced the 550™ Relaxed Fit Jeans, offering the same quality and craftsmanship as the original 501® style, but with more room. Today, they're the comfortable classic for guys who want a laid-back look."

https://slimages.macysassets.com/is/image/MCY/products/5/optimized/1021985_fpx.tif?op_sharpen=1&wid=400&hei=489&fit=fit,1&$filterlrg$

And it was popular to swear quite a few Swatch watches on one wrist!

http://www.stay-tuned-to-sw.de/old_ad_pink_windrose.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/77/df/c0/77dfc0985090573d9197ec94d79faf17.jpg

And here's a cool photo of Sean Astin and Kirk Cameron on the set of Like Father, Like Son looking very 80's:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ad/ea/c0/adeac009fe54a547090cc12824542316.jpg

Around the 80's, clothing got looser. From Levis website:

"After the '70s, things got more relaxed — including our jeans. In 1985, we introduced the 550™ Relaxed Fit Jeans, offering the same quality and craftsmanship as the original 501® style, but with more room. Today, they're the comfortable classic for guys who want a laid-back look."

https://slimages.macysassets.com/is/image/MCY/products/5/optimized/1021985_fpx.tif?op_sharpen=1&wid=400&hei=489&fit=fit,1&$filterlrg$

And it was popular to swear quite a few Swatch watches on one wrist!

http://www.stay-tuned-to-sw.de/old_ad_pink_windrose.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/77/df/c0/77dfc0985090573d9197ec94d79faf17.jpg

And here's a cool photo of Sean Astin and Kirk Cameron on the set of Like Father, Like Son looking very 80's:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ad/ea/c0/adeac009fe54a547090cc12824542316.jpg


I see some pants never had belts.

I see some pants never had belts.


You are correct. In the early-mid 80s and especially in the 70s nobody wore belts. It just wasn't a thing to wear a belt. Or should I say it was a thing not to wear a belt. Of course, in the 70s especially, pants were very tight, so there was no danger of them falling down or anything. Belts just weren't needed.

You are correct. In the early-mid 80s and especially in the 70s nobody wore belts. It just wasn't a thing to wear a belt. Or should I say it was a thing not to wear a belt. Of course, in the 70s especially, pants were very tight, so there was no danger of them falling down or anything. Belts just weren't needed.



Was it a cool thing to do? ???

Was it a cool thing to do? ???

It was the "normal" thing to do at the time.

Yeah, I think during the 70's and up until '83, or '84 at the very latest, jeans (among other clothing) was still pretty tight fitting. By late 84/1985 a lot of cuts changed as everyone started wearing looser 550 jeans and less form fitting t-shirts.

I see some pants never had belts.


For women, belts aren't always utilitarian - sometimes belts are a fashion statement in themselves.  I guess I can't recall a time when that wasn't true (excluding times before I was cognizant).  What has changed a lot over time is the specific style of women's belts.  And of course, there are always the "utilitarian" style of belts for women, too...

Equally true, though - there usually exist women's garments that don't use belts at all, either tightly fitted or elastic waisted, and I can't recall a time when this wasn't true, either.

In the late 80's I seem to remember a lot of wide banded elastic belts with big buckles.  I had several  ::)

It was the "normal" thing to do at the time.



But now today in this day and age, people need to wear a belt.

But now today in this day and age, people need to wear a belt.

Um...people wore belts back then as well. People have worn belts for hundreds of years.

If you were a little girl in the 80s, like me, then you might remember these! My mom would dress me up and put these in my hair.

https://img0.etsystatic.com/018/0/5184225/il_570xN.577705522_epan.jpg

If you were a little girl in the 80s, like me, then you might remember these! My mom would dress me up and put these in my hair.

https://img0.etsystatic.com/018/0/5184225/il_570xN.577705522_epan.jpg

I saw little girls with those in their hair in the 2000s.

I saw little girls with those in their hair in the 2000s.


And the 1970s!

Some of the things I wore in the 80s



I wore these shoes all the time in the '80s. The jelly shoes were not very comfortable but they looked cute!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/46/ee/78/46ee78f43704ceef385f867d20b76668.jpg


These barrettes were so cute!

https://img1.etsystatic.com/023/0/5673842/il_570xN.494964333_hn2g.jpg


Pony holders that were made of yarn!

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/46/16/09/46160902882eb5ff2ba523687fdbd5d1--tie-headband-hair-ribbons.jpg

Some of the things I wore in the 80s



I wore these shoes all the time in the '80s. The jelly shoes were not very comfortable but they looked cute!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/46/ee/78/46ee78f43704ceef385f867d20b76668.jpg


These barrettes were so cute!

https://img1.etsystatic.com/023/0/5673842/il_570xN.494964333_hn2g.jpg


Pony holders that were made of yarn!

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/46/16/09/46160902882eb5ff2ba523687fdbd5d1--tie-headband-hair-ribbons.jpg


I do remember jelly shoes, did you like the colors? ???

...I wore these shoes all the time in the '80s. The jelly shoes were not very comfortable but they looked cute!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/46/ee/78/46ee78f43704ceef385f867d20b76668.jpg



I concur, jelly shoes were very much an 80's style trend.  Adults and kids both wore them.  They weren't too durable but they were cheap and reasonably comfy!  What's not to like  :)

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/23/de/e8/23dee8bb0263a8507325f0cdbd8b37f9--s-workout-clothes-s-workout-costume.jpg

Who remembers the colorful silly 80's workout clothes?

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/23/de/e8/23dee8bb0263a8507325f0cdbd8b37f9--s-workout-clothes-s-workout-costume.jpg

Who remembers the colorful silly 80's workout clothes?

This is one of the fashion trends that the '80s are known for.

This is one of the fashion trends that the '80s are known for.


use to wear them?

use to wear them?

Huh?

Huh?


I was asking you, did you use to wear them?

Maybe you were too young to remember the fashion.

I was asking you, did you use to wear them?

Maybe you were too young to remember the fashion.

I'm not a female and no I don't and haven't ever worn them.

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/23/de/e8/23dee8bb0263a8507325f0cdbd8b37f9--s-workout-clothes-s-workout-costume.jpg


use to wear them?


No - I had an aversion then to spending that much money  :o  on "gym clothes".  But I'll repost the memory I mentioned before about these clothes as it's relevant:


I'd moved out on my own in '87 - my coworker brought in a special deal for a popular club network so a bunch of us joined, and I decided to start doing some cardio.  Luckily they just opened a new location near me.  So I dutifully grabbed my clearance rack workout clothes and cheapo shoes and entered, finding my way to an exercycle.  But I got really miffed.  >:(  This "pack" of girls, with perfect hair, perfect clothes and perfect everything made their way to the front and center of the club, showing off their perfect bodies (they looked a lot like these models).  I decided they weren't there to work out - they just wanted to flirt with and pick up guys.  Alas, they probably succeeded...    :-\\

;D

I'm not a female and no I don't and haven't ever worn them.


What I meant was did you wear the male version of the exercise getup?

What I meant was did you wear the male version of the exercise getup?

No.

What I meant was did you wear the male version of the exercise getup?


IMO there was no "male version" of those outfits - at least not around that time  :-\\

There was this...


fRscYVvEFt8

There was this...


fRscYVvEFt8


OMG that's funny!  ;D

https://www.backwardglances.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/skinny-ties.jpg

Skinny ties

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ucAlBttYg0c/TsVyq45weKI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/5--4K5SlZic/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Original_Design_J_Parks_Beat_it_Jacket_Front.jpg

"Beat It" Jackets

http://images0.chictopia.com/photos/TRACTORDOG/1850061785/black-80s-leather-pants-blue-80s-blazer-beige-80s-nude-bodysuit-black-mesh_400.jpg

Leather pants

https://www.backwardglances.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/skinny-ties.jpg

Skinny ties

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ucAlBttYg0c/TsVyq45weKI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/5--4K5SlZic/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Original_Design_J_Parks_Beat_it_Jacket_Front.jpg

"Beat It" Jackets

http://images0.chictopia.com/photos/TRACTORDOG/1850061785/black-80s-leather-pants-blue-80s-blazer-beige-80s-nude-bodysuit-black-mesh_400.jpg

Leather pants



I still have my Michael Jackson "Beat it" Jacket too bad it doesn't fit any longer, it was good when it fit me 30 years ago. ;D

OMG that's funny!  ;D


Lol, at least they look happy I think! My mom use to wear aerobics clothing in the 80s. She and one of my oldest cousins(who was a teenager in the 80s) would exercise every afternoon. And they would wear the leg warmers and all that jazz! ;D

I think I did once.

https://img1.etsystatic.com/210/0/7307138/il_570xN.1312813339_2t64.jpg

"Foxy Lady" shirts

https://img0.etsystatic.com/103/0/5543772/il_570xN.999811364_8tzw.jpg

Ringer t-shirts

https://img1.etsystatic.com/209/0/5242820/il_340x270.1275622537_lng2.jpg

Fuzzy letter t-shirt

https://img1.etsystatic.com/174/0/13504622/il_340x270.1244494947_tvsg.jpg

"I'm with Stupid" shirts/ Funny Slogan t-shirts

One of those thin long ties might help me look taller

One of those thin long ties might help me look taller


Even the actor in the ALF costume, Michu Meszaros (RIP), wore one.

https://68.media.tumblr.com/a5ab58049ebc9f38bc487d58af30eff8/tumblr_ndo2i6NfDt1qe5qr7o1_1280.jpg

Even the actor in the ALF costume, Michu Meszaros (RIP), wore one.

https://68.media.tumblr.com/a5ab58049ebc9f38bc487d58af30eff8/tumblr_ndo2i6NfDt1qe5qr7o1_1280.jpg


thin ties were definitely in.

'80s/'90s Clothes:

https://img0.etsystatic.com/005/0/6577537/il_340x270.403499130_k2b7.jpg

Huxtable Sweaters


https://img0.etsystatic.com/152/0/7849570/il_570xN.1111484582_7yvn.jpg

I.O.U. Sweaters


https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gyYAAOSwq~tZNm8I/s-l300.jpg

Brown Leather Jackets


http://www.rustyzipper.com/full/223905.jpg

Z. Cavaricci Pleated Pants

http://www.simplyeighties.com/resources/Oversized%2080s%20Sweatshirt%20Flashdance.jpg.opt209x299o0%2C0s209x299.jpg

Flowy Long-Sleeve Off Shoulder Sweatshirt

https://qph.ec.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-2d222aa5fd3fe7bcee46a1602e2eb8f5-c

Biker Shorts with the stripes on them

California 85-87:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_gZ29DqdR3rA_MffXSaAfuNjm5OwNM-pcf07Tp38Sky4DsD1g7g

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSIteo4BAum1jZEKAaC5HILT3gF7qY6udCU-zh1Mf3MDDQ67Wk5

http://www.calstreets.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cal-streets-92-lonsdale-transition-before-and-al-craig-greg1.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSVVQRFD_bftKarMEbIa4zqwAorAn3RqXKMlHzUdt4U7FNZjmT

https://www.irishsurfing.ie/images/history/1985EurosurfRossnowlagh.jpg

http://mundakasurfshop.com/public_html/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/escanear0091.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTVdfz8g48ojKFWiUVEzciep5dBlXPCDeSxaOPTOeu08Bvc7pvp

http://cdn.clubmedplanet.co.uk/gallery/45/St%20Lucia013a.jpg

http://noosamalibuclub.com/wp-content/uploads/1987-KIDS-KLASSIC-DAY-SUNSHINE-BEACH.jpg

http://a8dfb798554151fb5ed8-3928e9e47489543a5d7876df48ca95fb.r71.cf2.rackcdn.com/b833707c2c00ba320e1de1761f0ae493-a18f725201423d1b1f7a52455e7e78ba.jpg

http://www.aegircollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/the-author-01.jpg

And here's a cool photo from 1982 showcasing a move towards the 80's casual style rather than the lingering 70's feel:

https://i.redditmedia.com/VTMO9cyciRzItNQIlAUbod08enq_H-zF0V8Q-KMXQBc.jpg?w=960&s=c4839b958659fe01107d98ba70e19233

California 85-87:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_gZ29DqdR3rA_MffXSaAfuNjm5OwNM-pcf07Tp38Sky4DsD1g7g

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSIteo4BAum1jZEKAaC5HILT3gF7qY6udCU-zh1Mf3MDDQ67Wk5

http://www.calstreets.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cal-streets-92-lonsdale-transition-before-and-al-craig-greg1.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSVVQRFD_bftKarMEbIa4zqwAorAn3RqXKMlHzUdt4U7FNZjmT

https://www.irishsurfing.ie/images/history/1985EurosurfRossnowlagh.jpg

http://mundakasurfshop.com/public_html/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/escanear0091.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTVdfz8g48ojKFWiUVEzciep5dBlXPCDeSxaOPTOeu08Bvc7pvp

http://cdn.clubmedplanet.co.uk/gallery/45/St%20Lucia013a.jpg

http://noosamalibuclub.com/wp-content/uploads/1987-KIDS-KLASSIC-DAY-SUNSHINE-BEACH.jpg

http://a8dfb798554151fb5ed8-3928e9e47489543a5d7876df48ca95fb.r71.cf2.rackcdn.com/b833707c2c00ba320e1de1761f0ae493-a18f725201423d1b1f7a52455e7e78ba.jpg

http://www.aegircollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/the-author-01.jpg

And here's a cool photo from 1982 showcasing a move towards the 80's casual style rather than the lingering 70's feel:

https://i.redditmedia.com/VTMO9cyciRzItNQIlAUbod08enq_H-zF0V8Q-KMXQBc.jpg?w=960&s=c4839b958659fe01107d98ba70e19233

Awesome pics dude! 8)

However, I disagree with you on that last pic. It definitely has more of a '70s vibe, IMO.

Awesome pics dude! 8)

However, I disagree with you on that last pic. It definitely has more of a '70s vibe, IMO.


Thanks! 8)

The shaggy hair's still pretty 70's but you can see how the shorts started to get a little bit longer and the shirts are worn untucked. It's still a bit in between the decades but I'd say it's a good example of transition.

Thanks! 8)
You're welcome.


The shaggy hair's still pretty 70's but you can see how the shorts started to get a little bit longer and the shirts are worn untucked. It's still a bit in between the decades but I'd say it's a good example of transition.

I can agree with that.

How about discussing black guys fashion during the early 80's?

How about discussing black guys fashion during the early 80's?
...or asian?

How about discussing black guys fashion during the early 80's?


Here are some clothes and accessories that black males wore in the late '80s:

http://metropolisvintageonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/5.jpg

Troop jackets

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a1/02/bf/a102bf5df049c0bcbe1c4484317307ec.jpg

Leather African medallion necklaces

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-keL46SYzXTQ/T0Q8JEQ5T7I/AAAAAAAAAFo/ZdriKxaUFbk/s1600/MCM_Members_Only.jpg

MCM jackets

http://www.duftopia.com/assets/images/Triple_fat_goose_Xl_Black_mens_jacket__6_.JPG

Triple Fat Goose jackets

Here are some clothes and accessories that black males wore in the late '80s:

http://metropolisvintageonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/5.jpg

Troop jackets

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a1/02/bf/a102bf5df049c0bcbe1c4484317307ec.jpg

Leather African medallion necklaces

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-keL46SYzXTQ/T0Q8JEQ5T7I/AAAAAAAAAFo/ZdriKxaUFbk/s1600/MCM_Members_Only.jpg

MCM jackets

http://www.duftopia.com/assets/images/Triple_fat_goose_Xl_Black_mens_jacket__6_.JPG

Triple Fat Goose jackets


What were they wearing during the early 80's? ???

What were they wearing during the early 80's? ???


https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/CtsAAOSwdGFY10fn/s-l225.jpg

Chalk Line Jackets

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4015/4233815028_41ac8d1f45_z.jpg?zz=1

Adidas Tracksuits

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41tOS3USVaL._AC_UL260_SR200,260_.jpg

Tank Tops

https://img.discogs.com/yd0zqGsAiYpw6L9nGvwwlHg94ts=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-1969343-1273388398.jpeg.jpg

Wide Collar Shirts and Jackets


http://defynewyork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/421326233_o.jpg

Break Dancing Sneakers

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/db/af/a7/dbafa7ae6a559976bf274547a31fc822.jpg

Tight Fitting Polo Shirts

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41tOS3USVaL._AC_UL260_SR200,260_.jpg

Tank Tops

That is a vest, Tank Tops are sleeveless jumpers.

That is a vest, Tank Tops are sleeveless jumpers.


not in the US

not in the US
i.e. trousers = pants?

https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/CtsAAOSwdGFY10fn/s-l225.jpg

Chalk Line Jackets

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4015/4233815028_41ac8d1f45_z.jpg?zz=1

Adidas Tracksuits

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41tOS3USVaL._AC_UL260_SR200,260_.jpg

Tank Tops

https://img.discogs.com/yd0zqGsAiYpw6L9nGvwwlHg94ts=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-1969343-1273388398.jpeg.jpg

Wide Collar Shirts and Jackets


http://defynewyork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/421326233_o.jpg

Break Dancing Sneakers

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/db/af/a7/dbafa7ae6a559976bf274547a31fc822.jpg

Tight Fitting Polo Shirts


that's really cool. :)

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/27/b2/ea/27b2eaa339bc564f1b4075f66d520d49--xl-fashion-fashion-for-women.jpg

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Weren't men and women back then used that cream for their hair back in the days? ???

Robot/Cyclops Sunglasses

http://i41.tinypic.com/303iyjl.jpg

Sleeveless Jean Vests/Shirts

https://lanceunemode.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/johnnydepp.jpeg

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Weren't men and women back then used that cream for their hair back in the days? ???
Men have always worn cream in their hair, think Brylcreem.

Men have always worn cream in their hair, think Brylcreem.


I was thinking more like for their jheri-curls.

More '80s/'90s Clothes:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0jkAAOSwZQxW5bpn/s-l500.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c1/ae/17/c1ae17be6880e6c343111c5a542c012f.jpg

T&C Surf shirts

http://www.rustyzipper.com/full/221062.jpg

Billabong jacket

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/db/48/82/db4882d9a67622090d485e0c8e751ff5.jpg

Acid wash jean jackets

https://cdn-img-2.wanelo.com/p/a56/4ba/cc9/7f49f9de77ef82ea3ee87a5/x354-q80.jpg

Black acid wash jeans

https://blog.customink.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/89.jpg

Big Dogs shirts

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b6/c9/95/b6c9958ee4a9d16e7adb6cc3c943fcd7--stylish-shirts-tank-tops.jpg

Rude Dog shirts

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ab/48/5e/ab485eb510dc56b14995aa8a36a357a7.jpg


remember 80's rainbow-colored workout clothes?


Jesus is that ever gross!

Jesus is that ever gross!


I don't understand how women pulled that off during the 1980's?  :o

I don't understand how women pulled that off during the 1980's?  :o


Didn't Jane Fonda pull that off when she was doing her workout videos?

Didn't Jane Fonda pull that off when she was doing her workout videos?
..and made millions for herself too?

Didn't Jane Fonda pull that off when she was doing her workout videos?


Yes she did, during 1982 and 1983 in her workout videos.

https://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/fashion/daily/2015/02/25/25-jane-fonda-lede.w245.h368.jpg

..and made millions for herself too?


She sure made plenty of money making them.

1987 was the year I got my first haircut...EVER. It was kinda like a woman's mullet, but not quite. It was full in the front and long in the back. :D And honestly, it looked adorable! Will try to post a picture if I can. Aren't you all curious to see my 80s hair?!

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1987 was the year I got my first haircut...EVER. It was kinda like a woman's mullet, but not quite. It was full in the front and long in the back. :D And honestly, it looked adorable! Will try to post a picture if I can. Aren't you all curious to see my 80s hair?!

I'd be interested :)

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Aw why not! It's a mullet type hair, those are exciting to see!  ;D hahaha

Good For You

Good For You


Yes...it is, isn't it.  8)

aren't we cute

1987 was the year I got my first haircut...EVER. It was kinda like a woman's mullet, but not quite. It was full in the front and long in the back. :D And honestly, it looked adorable! Will try to post a picture if I can. Aren't you all curious to see my 80s hair?!


Sure, why not.  :)

Freezy Freakies

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/70/ed/78/70ed781e701dabb2d2f271d82e198c2d.jpg

For women, an "odd" trend (against the backdrop of the other trends) was very lacy, feminine blouses, such as:

https://img0.etsystatic.com/182/0/5813425/il_340x270.1333896242_tvik.jpg

I had several of this type in the early/mid 80's - they were some of my favorites.  :)

Freezy Freakies

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/70/ed/78/70ed781e701dabb2d2f271d82e198c2d.jpg


I had Freezy Freakies. :)