7 Great 80s Fancy Dress Component

The 80’s was a decade like no other and it seems like a lot of the trends are creeping back into fashion. When it comes to an 80s fancy dress party you need to make sure that you are dressed the part. The 80s were all about colour and there are some essential pieces that you will need to make your 80s costume a hit.

There were 7 fashion pieces that really stuck out the eighties and you will find these listed below:

1. Shoulder Pads
   Shoulder pads have to be the one of the staple parts of an 80s fancy dress costume. Shoulder pads were everywhere, they were in jumpers and jackets and you might be forgiven for asking why on earth would anyone want to make their shoulders look bigger?
2. Mini Skirts
   When it came to miniskirts it really was a case of the shorter the better and denim was the most popular choice. In second place was the leather mini. Miniskirts were often worn with leggings and this is a look that recently made a big comeback. Your perfect 80s fancy dress costume could consist of a miniskirt.
3. Leg Warmers
   Leg warmers made it into the fashion scenes in the 80s thanks to Flashdance. Leg warmers were worn over tights and skinny jeans and they came in every colour imaginable.
4. Skinny Jeans
   Skinny jeans were huge in the 80s and if you are looking for a great 80s fancy dress outfit you really can’t go wrong. Don’t forget to make sure you get an acid washed pair to really look the part.
5. Oversized Tops
   Big jumpers, shirts and t-shirts were part of every girl’s wardrobe in the 80’s. These were worn over leggings or skinny jeans and paired with a belt that went around your waist. The bigger the belt the better in some cases.
6. Huge Earrings
   Huge earrings were another thin in the 80s. Long earrings were a must have accessory and they were worn right down to your shoulders. No 80’s fancy dress costume would be complete without long earrings.
7. Fingerless Gloves
   Fingerless gloves were worn by everyone in the eighties especially those into punk rock. These gloves were often brightly coloured and they often matched the leggings that were been worn too.

As you can see, there are some staple items that you will need to create an 80’s fancy dress costume. You can choose from an assortment of these or opt for an 80s fancy dress outfit that is based on a famous 80s star. Madonna and Blondie are two very popular 80s icons that people like to copy. For men the person to be at an 80s fancy dress party has to be the late king of pop Michael Jackson. You will of course need to practice your moonwalk if you want to play the part.