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80's style?

17 replies

Bluesheep8 · 25/01/2018 17:23

Firstly, I'm old enough to remember that I was a teenager in the 80's but maybe due to age (?!) I'm not quite sure how to give a nod to the look at 44! Going to a concert tomorrow (Nik Kershaw anyone?) and I'd like to just look a teeny bit 80's-esque without looking silly, ie not fancy dress. I've got some super super skinny snow washed jeans and a coral coloured sweatshirt but what footwear do you think?

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Bluesheep8 · 25/01/2018 17:24

Any suggestions welcome, not just on the footwear...thanks

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IntelligentYetIndecisive · 25/01/2018 17:24

White stiletto heels and big, moussed up hair.

EggysMom · 25/01/2018 17:25

Sensible footwear (trainers) as you'll be on your feet for most of the time.

NIk Kershaw squeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Bluesheep8 · 25/01/2018 17:26

Wow that was quick! White stilletoes would look fab but unfortunately there may be some walking involved..could get some and take to change in to though..thanks

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Bluesheep8 · 25/01/2018 17:29

A ha eggs- got some retro ish silver lace to pump things, great idea...I know, squeeeeee indeed!! Thanks

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Bluesheep8 · 25/01/2018 17:30

Lace UP pumps

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RefluxWrangler · 25/01/2018 17:35

batwings / legwarmers / off the shoulder sweatshirt like bananarama/ fame/Jane Fonda/Flashdance or

frilly shirt, tight shiny trousers, moussed back mullet style hair like Nick Rhodes Spandeau etc. Or

androgenous suit etc like Annie Lennox (may need v short hair to pull this off)

JaneJeffer · 25/01/2018 17:37

Has to be pixie boots!

BBTHREE76 · 25/01/2018 17:45

Big hair - possibly crimped. If you want to look like teen me and all my mates in the 80s loads of electric blue mascara, blue eyeliner and frosted pale pink lipstick. Loads of beads, bangles. All cerise, or electric blue 😬

Bluesheep8 · 25/01/2018 18:20

Great suggestions all, thanks! Reflux-gonna rock the bananarama look in a ripped sweatshirt then I think

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Fekko · 25/01/2018 18:21

Boxer boots, bangles, hoppy earrings, very large hair

Laska5772 · 25/01/2018 18:29

and big false eyelashes.. glitter make up ..
Silver or shiny material bomber jacket vest top .. and silky trousers . Long skinny scarf

Laska5772 · 25/01/2018 18:31

oh and of course Shoulder pads!! Smile

Laska5772 · 25/01/2018 18:33

or a Desperately Seeking Susan look? ..

80's style?
Owlish · 25/01/2018 18:40

Isn't 80s style an oxymoron? Grin

Fekko · 25/01/2018 19:30

She said ‘style’ not ‘stylish’!

goose1964 · 26/01/2018 21:39

I want pixie boots to come back,they must be the most comfortable footwear ever.

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