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The 80s movies and music define the fashions of the 80s about as good as anything. Of course not everyone dressed as uniquely as Jon Crier's "Duckie" character from "Pretty in Pink" or Madonna in "Desperately Seeking Susan". But many were extremely fashion conscious in the 1980s.
Pastel colors were seen on occasion. Most of the time preppy's or yuppies were seen in pastel colors. The Izod and Polo shirts with the upturned collar or a pastel colored sweater tied over the shoulders. Black was worn mainly in mod, goth and punk circles.
The 80s hair and 80s makeup styles manifested in bright colored clothing and outrageous, big hair. Punk and new wave 80s makeup was at the extreme end, being load and colorful.
In the end, there were so many different 80s fashion styles and colors that the 80s can't be defined by any one fashion trend. The list of eighties fashions and accessories that follows is by no means complete.
Many of the looks from the eighties were trends and nothing more. They did not stick around. but they are cool nonetheless. Moon boots, for example, were a popular eighties fashion trend. But you sure don't see moon boots anymore. The down vest is still around, but nowadays, it's not a big seller like it was in the 1980's.
Knowledge of what people wore in the 80s will be a big help to you if you are planning an 80s party and need an 80s outfit to wear. 80s parties are very trendy these days. And a big crowd pleaser.
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