retro 80s clothes for women

Women’s 80’s Clothes

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Everything popular will come back around in another 20 years. Case in point: 80s clothes! Thankfully not every trend during that decade is making a comeback. For instance, the New Romantics style of the early 80s with it’s luxurious pirate fashions has yet to really catch on again. However, 80s tees are everywhere and are being worn by celebrities as well as kids not even born in the 1980’s (along with trucker hats, leg warmers, plastic jewelry, etc.). Princess Di was a major fashion icon during this time (and through the 90s) and two of her famous influences were color coordination and hats. If you could match your hat with your 80s Chuck Taylors, you were hot stuff. Another popular trend in 80s clothing for women were (largely mannish) suits and shoulder pads, visually reinforcing the idea of strong women in the workplace. Everything reflected the conspicuous consumption of the time and puffy, flamboyant outfits were the norm.

Most Popular 80’s Clothes:

Whether you’re looking for an 80s costume to attend a themed 80s party, or just some 80s-inspired retro daily wear, you’ll find them in the same places. Depending on your location, thrift stores are usually the best place to locate 80s style clothes, accessories and anything else from that time period. If your area doesn’t have a very good selection of resale shops or you don’t like spending the time and effort scouring through the racks of clothing, eBay is the place to shop. Many people make their living searching for rad 1980s clothes and selling them on eBay, so the selection is always really good and the prices are competitive. Just bust out the Aqua Net, give yourself an awesome 80s hair style, and you’re all set!

For lots of inspirational pics of 80’s costumes, click here!
Check out this Napoleon & Deb costume, too.

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TOPSHOP VINTAGE 80’s DITSY DOTTY POKA DOT RUFFLE BLOUSE

US $6.96 (6 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 3:36:52 PST
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TOPSHOP vtg CHANELESQUE 1980’s FLORAL RETRO CARDIGAN 12

US $7.82 (7 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 3:44:25 PST
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TOPSHOP VTG 1980’s SEQUIN DRENCHED BIRD CLOUD SILK TOP

US $35.98 (20 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 3:52:10 PST
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NWT NEW Faux Fur Leopard 80s Mink Jacket Coat Sz S M

US $29.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 3:54:44 PST
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VINTAGE 1980′S ORANGE DB PEA COAT JACKET GREAT 4 SPRING

US $24.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 4:38:51 PST
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WOMENS RETRO 80′S BLACK DRESS BY RICCARDO SIZE 14 VTG

US $4.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 4:59:09 PST
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Black Boho 80s Womens NWT Cardigan Vest Top Size S

US $20.32 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 5:01:20 PST
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Plus 80s Civil War Southern Bell Prom Colonial Dress 22

US $55.06 (21 Bids)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 5:05:46 PST
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VINTAGE 80′S YVES ST. LAURENT BLACK CROP JACKET SZ 8-10

US $138.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 5:21:32 PST
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Warm Black NEW Party Cute Leggings 80s Sexy Stockings

US $7.81 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 6:07:20 PST
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80S Tube Paisley Jumpsuit Catsuit Romper Dress #PUS1

US $21.74 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 6:19:02 PST
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$112 NWT Vtg 80’s MICHAEL SEROY GORGEOUS KNIT SWEATER M

US $9.99 (0 Bid)
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VTG 80S SOFT KNIT FLOWER/FAUX PEARL DETAIL JUMPER!!!!!!

US $1.55 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 7:47:51 PST
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psychobilly Punk rock 80’s Red Plaid halter Dress L

US $29.99
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 7:56:23 PST
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Retro 80’s Prairie puff sleeved top-SZ 9/10-L@@K!

US $9.99 (0 Bid)
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NEW Hippie Boho 80s Womens Black Mini Dress 1 Size

US $9.37 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 8:01:17 PST
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VINTAGE 80S HAND KNITTED SHORT SLEEVE TOP APX UK12/14

US $1.55 (1 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 8:04:13 PST
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Balenciaga couture designer jacket Vnt 80’s NWOT

US $24.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 8:41:35 PST
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Purple siren cocktail dress vintage 80’s

US $8.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 8:50:16 PST
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VTG 80s 90s Boho Mod Black Leather Skirt AVANT GARDE 2

US $0.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Feb-09-2010 8:55:26 PST
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