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Any ideas for 80s dress up theme for my 8 year old ds?

18 replies

cheekymonk · 11/03/2013 16:14

Don't know why school have chosen this- the 80s mean nothing to our kids. Have come up with ghostbuster, michael jackson's thriller so far but he is not keen? any other ideas would be gratefully received!

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ThingummyBob · 11/03/2013 16:15

I would scour the internet for deely-boppers & jelly shoes Grin

ThingummyBob · 11/03/2013 16:17

And maybe a pair of peddle pushers!

givemeaclue · 11/03/2013 16:17

Adam ant? Highwayman style (handy iefyou have a pirate costume already, just add white stripe on nose)

Sallster · 11/03/2013 16:18

Boy George?

notapizzaeater · 11/03/2013 16:22

R u in Yorkshire ? Ours has too ...... Best I've come up with is Mario (first time round) but ds not keen !

DuchessFanny · 11/03/2013 17:04

punk rocker ? ( early 80s, but still he might go for it ? !)

ArtexMonkey · 11/03/2013 17:09

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piprabbit · 11/03/2013 17:15

Bros-style double denim and gelled, slick hair?

SingingSands · 11/03/2013 17:16

Neon colours and spiked up hair? Tennis outfit and curly wig (McEnroe)? Pinstriped suit with comedy shoulder pads, briefcase and joke mobile phone made from a shoebox?

AndWhenYouGetThere · 11/03/2013 17:19

power rangers? rainbow?

FireOverBabylon · 11/03/2013 17:27

leg warmers and leotard (if she does ballet, you're laughing at this one)

givemeaclue · 11/03/2013 17:52

Its a Boy not sure leg warmers will go down well...

Loveleopardprint · 11/03/2013 17:53

Choose life t-shirt, white trousers a d espadrilles. Wham style.

piprabbit · 11/03/2013 19:10

Relax T-shirt, jeans and neon socks.

cheekymonk · 11/03/2013 19:39

Some great ideas thank you! my son wants as low key as poss and likes piprabbits idea best so far. Thanks again!

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MissBetseyTrotwood · 11/03/2013 19:45

A Team? Indiana Jones? Something from Return of the Jedi ('83)

devonsmummy · 11/03/2013 19:50

Miami Vice - rolled up shirt & jacket Sleeves?
Or American college style jacket - tee wolf ( was that 80's)

MissBetseyTrotwood · 11/03/2013 19:53

Ooh, Grange Hill!

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