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Easy 80s party outfit and makeup ideas using what I own

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ChocolateMunchBunch · 29/03/2026 20:20

Going to an 80s party next weekend and wondering how to do an 80s look without having to buy lots of stuff.

I have curly hair so reckon I can do something outrageously 80s with that! Was thinking about getting buy some big plastic earrings. .

any ideas for things I might already have in my wardrobe that I could tweak or accessorize? Makeup ideas?

I was born late 70s and I’m thinking early Madonna or bananarama as inspiration although the birthday girl was born in 86 so might go with something from that year.

slight complication: I’m not in the uk so can’t use vinted and I live rurally so with Easter it’s a bit tight for getting stuff delivered. Will go to local charity shop but would prefer not to have to buy too much.

any brilliant ideas?

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ExquisiteSocialSkills · 01/04/2026 13:27

The Comic Strip film ‘The Supergrass’ has some fantastic ‘80s clothes, hair and makeup. Also funny.

ChocolateMunchBunch · 01/04/2026 19:23

GoldDuster · 01/04/2026 12:17

Robert Palmer Addicted To Love was released in 1985, check out the video for inspiration for an alternative to loads of neon (which was only a minor proportion of 80s fashion), nylon and lace gloves and leg warmers.

It's really easy to recreate without buying lots of landfill.

funnily enough I was showing this video to the birthday girl the other day and she’d never seen it nor heard the song. Made me feel old! 😂 one of my faves but sadly I don have the figure for that look 😑

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