How to make a costume from the 80s

You do not have to be very observant to realize that fashions always come back, so there's no better time than this to make a perfect 80s costume and look like the clock has stopped. It is also an ideal look to celebrate Halloween or Carnival without the need to spend too much money. In this article of .com we give you some keys for you to discover how to make a costume of the 80s with photos of the style included.

Steps to follow:

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Getting the costume of the 80's ideal is very simple, and is that this decade was characterized by being colorful, colorful and with a very strong style. That's why you can find several options that suit your wardrobe.

Undoubtedly the rocker look of Cindy Lauper was one of the most popular. To imitate it you will need a dress or skirt of layers, tutu type, abundant accessories and colorful, preferably fluorescent, some boots that can be all star or any other brand, pantyhose and a good wig to the rock style of this decade. You will get an incredible 80's costume and without spending a lot of money.

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Of course not all the girls dressed in a radical way, the most conservative also had their style, like the one you see in the photo. This costume is so simple that you will surely have everything at home, you only need some black leggings or any bright color, a long shirt that fits you big, a high stockings to wear over the leggings and a victory style shoes or vans . Carry your hair, add a bandana and if you find a pair of shoulder pads and a thick belt much better. A style of the 80s that will cause a sensation.

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Jane Fonda and her aerobics and exercise programs were a classic of the 80s that today is very funny to imitate. You need a body, colorful panty hose, some warmers and if you want a bandana for your hair. Remember that the more colorful the better, go for fun and give some aerobic classes with this disguise from the 80's.

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You can also imitate other styles such as Madonna, more rock and with lots of superimposed clothes. Do not forget the essentials of the 80s: leggings, fluorescent clothes, shoulder pads, boots and plastic accessories large and colorful.

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But men also have options to disguise themselves in the 80s. Do you remember that sporty look that was used in those years ?, the same that made fluorescent colors a whole boom . It is enough to dig in the trunk of the memories of you or of some friends to find an old tracksuit or a jacket that you can complement with some colorful pants, as the example you see in the image. Accompany them with a pair of Nike, Adidas or Reebok boots and you will be ready for your costume party.

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If you've never been too colorful, then it's a great idea to remember the great rockers of the 80s and disguise yourself as any of them. Something loose white t-shirt, black leather jacket, skinny pants or jeans, booties, Ray-Ban style lenses and a very high hairstyle will make you look funny and like any of the modern kids of that decade without much effort.

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The jerseys of the 80s were very characteristic, if you doubt it is enough to see this super model of that time wearing it with pleasure. So if you have something similar at home, you just have to combine it with skinny pants and booties to look like it came out of 1986.

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As you can see, getting a funny and very cheap 80s costume is quite simple. So, go for this fashion, remember a little and have a great time at your costume party.

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There are many more disguises from other decades that you can make yourself at home, find out in these articles:

  • How to dress up as the 20s
  • How to dress up in the 60s