The ‘80s never went out of style. Most of the style staples we’re seeing now, from ripped jeans to athleisure, started in the ‘80s and became trends that no one wanted to give up. If you haven’t hopped on this trend yet, that’s OK. We’re here to help you get on trend and add these cool styles to your wardrobe. Keep reading to discover three ways to dress like the ‘80s so that you’ll stay on trend through this fashion flashback.
Embrace Denim
As we mentioned above, the ever-popular ripped jeans are from the ‘80s, and it should be easy for you to find a pair or distress your own to easily embrace this look. If you prefer your jeans whole, look for acid-washed styles, another ‘80s hallmark. And when it’s cold and you need to layer up, reach for a denim jacket before anything else. Denim-on-denim was popular in the ‘70s, especially with bellbottom jeans, so avoid those styles unless you want to look multigenerational. Low-rise jeans were popular in the ‘90s, so go for higher ‘80s waistlines.
Get Colorful
Everyone has a certain mental picture when they think of ‘80s fashion, and chances are you don’t imagine just denim: you’re probably also thinking of bright neon colors. While you don’t have to go quite as wacky as the ‘80s were, you can work these neon colors into your outfit in fun ways. Choose neon accessories or wear a single neon item with neutral colors, like a neon hair scrunchie and shoes or a neon skirt with a taupe top. These bright colors countered the popular pastels of the ‘70s and continued their popularity into the ‘90s.
Pick Your Prints
Colors weren’t the only things going crazy in the ‘80s. Wacky prints were everywhere. Animal prints, polka dots, and geometric abstract prints were the most popular, and the minute you add one of those prints to your outfit, it will match the ‘80s vibe. You can see floral prints throughout history, and tropical floral patterns took over the ‘80s. These patterns were an answer to the mellow yellows and greens of the ‘70s and would recede into delicate floral prints in the ‘90s.
There are three basic ways to dress like the ‘80s: embrace denim, get colorful, and pick the right prints. Denim, neon colors, and wacky prints were all hallmarks of the ‘80s, and if you add them to your outfit now, you’ll add to the popular trend of bringing the ‘80s back in style.
