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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Vintage 80s Rayon Velvet Taffeta Fishtail Party Dress 7

US $19.99 (0 Bid)
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NEW Edward Scissorhands Johnny Depp 80’s Top Misses XL

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NEW Edward Scissorhands Johnny Depp 80’s Top Misses L

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VTG 80s SHARP V NECK Black Wiggle Dress AVON FASHIONS

US $18.50 (5 Bids)
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womens leather jacket blazer VTG 80s tan brown sz S M 8

US $9.99 (1 Bid)
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Vtg 80s Criss-cross Cocktail Open DECO Mini Dress S/M

US $9.99 (3 Bids)
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VTG 80s Crossover V Neck FLORAL SECRETARY DRESS ruffles

US $11.99 (4 Bids)
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UGLY CHRISTMAS Sweater LIGHT UP snowman 80’s winterland

US $15.50 (3 Bids)
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Vtg BOHO 80s Dark Gothic LACE Ethnic Ruffle Mini Dress

US $9.99 (0 Bid)
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Lillie Rubin 80’s Beaded Dress (Royal Blue w/ Silver)

US $150.00
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Vtg 80s Criss-cross Sequins Open Gothic Mini dress S/M

US $9.99 (0 Bid)
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80’s REEBOK old skool TENNIS SKIRT M 8 vtg retro womens

US $15.00
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UGLY CHRISTMAS Sweater Vest 80’s plaid santa bow tie

US $32.00 (14 Bids)
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80’s Aqua NIKE TENNIS SKIRT S XS vtg pleated Logo

US $50.00
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80’s NIKE TENNIS SKIRT pleated M 8-10 black Logo

US $20.00
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VTG 70s 80s ASCOT TIE Shimmery blue TENT DRESS & SASH

US $9.99 (1 Bid)
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Vintage 1980’s cocktail dress ladies sz8

US $12.99 (0 Bid)
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VTG 80’s Wool Fuzzy Furry Mohair Blue Swing Coat~12

US $79.00
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VTG 80s Leaf Embroidered FISHNET JUMPSUIT

US $14.99 (1 Bid)
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vtg 80s jean jumper rhinestones black bottoms sz M

US $9.99 (0 Bid)
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