‘80s Fashion Trends To Shake up Your Style

By Hayley Hynes

In the 1980s, Patrick Kelly was just one of many designers dictating the landscape of fashion with his bold designs.

Many of the decade's biggest trends have been resurfaced lately. If you want to shake up your wardrobe, mixing in '80s elements is the way to do it!

Leather’s popularity only increased throughout the ‘80s. Entertainment icons sported asymmetrical edgy dresses inspiring Rick Owens’ designs.

Leather Dresses

Printed blazers are a timeless nod to the ‘80s power suit. Brown houndstooth looks good on virtually every skin tone and hair color!

Printed Blazers

Vivienne Westwood’s jewelry has played a role in the chunky pearl resurgence. Drape long strings around a turtleneck or adorn your collarbones with a choker.

Chunky Pearls

Today, graphic tees are a part of virtually everyone’s wardrobe, In the ‘80s, it was Madonna who helped bring them into the mainstream.

Graphic Tees

Whether you’re headed to the gym or trying to keep warm on a chilly day, leg warmers are a great way to add a pop of color to your outfit.

Leg Warmers

Bolder fashionistas might feel confident layering using sheer pieces to show off their figure.

Sheer Layers

1980 was the end of the disco era, but that didn’t stop icons like Diana Ross from stealing the limelight with their sequin fits all through the decade.

Sequins

Perhaps the most versatile ‘80s-inspired piece you can add to your wardrobe is an oversized denim jacket. Iron on patches for added authenticity!

Oversized Denim Jackets

A trip to the thrift store could help you find some authentic '80s pieces for your closet!

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