How to 80sify my outfit?

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flier · 02/12/2018 18:31

I’m going to an 80s themed Christmas party night and already have this dress. How can I make it look like I’ve made an effort to get into the 80s vibe?

prettykittyfashion.co.uk/collections/velour-dresses/products/navy-blue-velour-40s-1-2-sleeve-wrap-wiggle-dress

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user187656748 · 02/12/2018 18:33

Shoulder pads, lacy tights, lacy fingerless gloves and bangles. Hooped earrings. Crimped hair blue eyeliner, neon lipstick

pangolina · 02/12/2018 18:41

Look at some 80s makeup tutorials on youtube. Pointy stilettos, loads of jewellery, fishnets. You will look fab!

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flier · 02/12/2018 18:51

Thanks ladies, hadn’t thought of lacy tights and fingerless gloves, got my blue eyeliner

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Crimbobimbo · 02/12/2018 18:52

Leg warmers.
Bangles.
Big hair.

user187656748 · 02/12/2018 18:53

The shoulder pads are really cheap (couple of quid) and they will immediately 80s up that dress (which isn't at all 80s!).

AllPizzasGreatAndSmall · 02/12/2018 23:32

Not leg warmers, nobody would have worn legwarmers with a smart dress like that in the 80s.
The dress isn't really 80s style, but shoulder pads might make it look more suitable and agree with lacy tights and stilettos.

Theboldandthebeautiful1 · 02/12/2018 23:46

Lovely dress but not at all 80’s! I would rethink

MrsMoastyToasty · 02/12/2018 23:58

A wide (about 3 inches) black leather belt. A matching clutch bag and stilleto heels. Think Joan Collins in Dynasty. Backcombed hair too.

i lived through the 80s

Fuzzywig · 03/12/2018 00:08

Black leather jacket, huge cross necklace and lots of bead knecklaces and bracelets, bangles, Studded boots/belt/cuffs. Lots of back combed hair.

My 80’s was a bit punk/rocker billy.

I think the dress you have is possibly more Essex girl - White stilettos, neon large jewellery, white jacket.

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