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.

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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NEW Vintage Forever 21 red polka-dot 80s tie back top M

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End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 20:26:41 PDT
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NEW Vintage Forever 21 red polka-dot 80s tie back top S

US $9.99 (0 Bid)
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Vintage 80s Jet Black CROPPED-LEATHER JACKET Coat S

US $9.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 20:28:03 PDT
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Vintage 80’s Yellow Womens Romper

US $5.50 (3 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 20:30:03 PDT
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Red Tie Star Heart Punk 80’s Tank Top XS

US $6.98 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 20:43:55 PDT
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ROCKABILLY RETRO Red Star Heart Punk 80’s Tank Top S

US $6.98 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 20:46:21 PDT
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CHECK CHECKER CHECKERED RETRO 80’s thigh highs tights

US $6.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 20:47:00 PDT
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Hot Kiss PUNK 80′S Red White Zigzag Tube Top S

US $6.99 (0 Bid)
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VV The Face 80’s Punk Rock T-Shirt Yeah Yeahs Karen M

US $16.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 21:19:51 PDT
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VV Wolf Big Print 80’s Punk Tank Top Rock T-Shirt M

US $16.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 21:36:15 PDT
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F Vintage Sexy Party Mod Retro 80s Top / Mini Dress S M

US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 21:39:18 PDT
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E Vintage Sexy Party Mod Retro 80s Top / Mini Dress S M

US $9.75 (0 Bid)
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E Vintage Sexy Party Mod Retro 80s Top / Mini Dress S M

US $9.95 (0 Bid)
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Womens JIBBA JABBA Mr. T Retro Sexy 80’s MEDIUM T-shirt

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Vintage 80’s PUSSY BOW Secretary Blouse CREAM Poly Sz 8

US $10.49 (2 Bids)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 22:00:29 PDT
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CHECK CHECKER CHECKERED RETRO 80’s thigh highs tights

US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 22:10:24 PDT
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WOMENS VINTAGE 80′S SEXY FRENCH WRAP 1 PC SWIMSUIT~SZ M

US $19.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 22:22:48 PDT
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Sexy Urban Outfitters LUX Red Off the Shoulder Top 80’s

US $9.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 22:24:15 PDT
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LOLITA Punk BLACK Stripe LACE THIGH HIGHS TIGHTS 80′S

US $4.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 22:39:00 PDT
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Y0038P NEW Vintage 80s Womens Black Mini Dress 1 Sz 2 4

US $15.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Jul-23-2008 23:16:46 PDT
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