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Rolled-up sleeves
- Rolling up your denim or sports jacket's sleeves was a pretty cool move back in the '80s. What do you think?
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Off-the-shoulder sweatshirts
- The look was popularized by Jennifer Beals' character, Alex, in the movie 'Flashdance' (1983). It became huge back then. Should we get our shoulders out again in the near future?
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Popped collars
- It became a rebellious move in the '50s, when rock 'n' roll stars such as Elvis Presley popped their collars. The '80s drew inspiration from a few trends in that decade, so it became cool again.
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The mullet
- The "business in the front, party in the back" hairstyle became synonymous with the decade. There was a short revival back in the early 2000s, but the mullet never really took off again.
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Crimped hair
- Perms were all the rage in the '80s, but these zig-zag waves were also pretty desirable. Considering how damaging it can be for your hair (a hot iron was required), it's natural that the hairstyle has lost its popularity.
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Legwarmers
- Once worn to keep dancers' legs warm, the trend quickly spread among teens and sports enthusiasts. Why not wear these in the winter?
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Neon
- Nothing says '80s more that neon colors. From clothes to accessories, these were huge back in the day.
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Shoulder pads
- These have indeed made a bit of a comeback in recent years, with more and more celebs spotted wearing them.
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Fingerless gloves
- Quintessentially '80s, this accessory was worn by many celebs back then, from Billy Idol (pictured) to Madonna. These never really went away, and they did make a significant comeback in the early 2000s.
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Sweaters draped over shoulders
- Undeniably preppy, all the rich kids and jocks alike would rock this style in '80s teen movies.
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Animal print
- If done correctly, animal print can still look cool. Of course, you'll never quite look like Cher, but again, no one does.
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Side ponytail
- When was the last time you saw a girl wearing a side ponytail? Exactly. The style was popular in the '80s—the bigger, the better!
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Scrunchies
- Scrunchies were king when it came to adorning ponytails. Girls usually had a variety of them so they could mix and match with their outfits.
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Chunky earrings
- The brighter, the better! Big, colorful, plastic earrings were all the rage in the '80s. Some might like the bold look, while others might find it a bit over-the-top. The trend is yet to return to the mainstream in full force.
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Wide-brimmed hats
- Who can forget Lady Di wearing these back in the day? Wide-brimmed hats are indeed a stylish accessory. How cool would it be if people started wearing these on a daily basis?
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Spandex
- Okay, the fabric is still used today, but not like it was in the '80s. We wouldn't mind stepping into the gym and seeing everyone in bold spandex wear. Now that would be fun!
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Fanny packs
- Or "bum bags" if you prefer the Brit version. Everyone had one of these back in the day. And while it went out of fashion for awhile, fanny packs have made a comeback in recent years.
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Sequins
- Who doesn't like a bit of glitz and glam? What better way to achieve a sparkling look than wearing sequins? Surely, these have a place in today's fashion, no?
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Oversized blazers
- Please can we have men dress like this again? Yes, because women are already rocking amazing blazer looks!
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Patches
- From iron-ons to those that needed to be sewed, patches were a cool way to rock a jacket or vest. Add some pin badges and you were the coolest kid on the block!
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Acid-wash denim
- Denim was one of the most popular fabrics in the '80s. But it was time to go beyond the classic blue, so a bit of bleach would do the trick! Pair these with a tie-dye top and you're set.
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Shell suits
- This iconic piece of sportswear has '80s written all over it. Baggy, light, and in questionable colors. Some people might like them!
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Puffy shoulders
- Sure, we've seen a few celebs rocking puffy shoulders in recent years, but how likely is it for these to become trendy again?
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Graphic prints
- Graphic prints were popular up until the '90s, but then the trend died out a bit. Some brands have used them in recent pieces though, so there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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Windbreakers
- These were popular in the '80s, but despite the name, they didn't really offer much protection from the wind (or any other elements, for that matter).
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Stirrup pants
- These were first worn by horse riders many years ago. And then in the '80s, the trend exploded among women. Believe it or not, stirrup pants are still worn today. Okay, maybe they're styled differently, but they're still around.
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Rah-rah skirts
- Inspired by cheerleader uniforms, these came in an assortment of colors, and were generally worn by teens and younger women.
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Sweatbands
- Once reserved for tennis players and other athletes, sweatbands became a popular accessory in the '80s. These haven't quite come back though. Will they ever?
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Members Only jackets
- This particular brand was very popular in the US in the 1980s, but we hardly see people wearing them nowadays. Is it time for a comeback?
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Fringes
- These became popular in the '70s , but were still pretty much in fashion in the 1980s. Could you pull off the look?
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Perm
- The perm was one of the most popular hairstyles of the decade. We've seen many famous faces reinventing the look in recent years, so it looks like the perm never really went anywhere. Sources: (Eighties Kids)
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Rolled-up sleeves
- Rolling up your denim or sports jacket's sleeves was a pretty cool move back in the '80s. What do you think?
© Getty Images
1 / 32 Fotos
Off-the-shoulder sweatshirts
- The look was popularized by Jennifer Beals' character, Alex, in the movie 'Flashdance' (1983). It became huge back then. Should we get our shoulders out again in the near future?
© NL Beeld
2 / 32 Fotos
Popped collars
- It became a rebellious move in the '50s, when rock 'n' roll stars such as Elvis Presley popped their collars. The '80s drew inspiration from a few trends in that decade, so it became cool again.
© Getty Images
3 / 32 Fotos
The mullet
- The "business in the front, party in the back" hairstyle became synonymous with the decade. There was a short revival back in the early 2000s, but the mullet never really took off again.
© Getty Images
4 / 32 Fotos
Crimped hair
- Perms were all the rage in the '80s, but these zig-zag waves were also pretty desirable. Considering how damaging it can be for your hair (a hot iron was required), it's natural that the hairstyle has lost its popularity.
© Getty Images
5 / 32 Fotos
Legwarmers
- Once worn to keep dancers' legs warm, the trend quickly spread among teens and sports enthusiasts. Why not wear these in the winter?
© Getty Images
6 / 32 Fotos
Neon
- Nothing says '80s more that neon colors. From clothes to accessories, these were huge back in the day.
© Getty Images
7 / 32 Fotos
Shoulder pads
- These have indeed made a bit of a comeback in recent years, with more and more celebs spotted wearing them.
© Getty Images
8 / 32 Fotos
Fingerless gloves
- Quintessentially '80s, this accessory was worn by many celebs back then, from Billy Idol (pictured) to Madonna. These never really went away, and they did make a significant comeback in the early 2000s.
© Getty Images
9 / 32 Fotos
Sweaters draped over shoulders
- Undeniably preppy, all the rich kids and jocks alike would rock this style in '80s teen movies.
© Getty Images
10 / 32 Fotos
Animal print
- If done correctly, animal print can still look cool. Of course, you'll never quite look like Cher, but again, no one does.
© Getty Images
11 / 32 Fotos
Side ponytail
- When was the last time you saw a girl wearing a side ponytail? Exactly. The style was popular in the '80s—the bigger, the better!
© Getty Images
12 / 32 Fotos
Scrunchies
- Scrunchies were king when it came to adorning ponytails. Girls usually had a variety of them so they could mix and match with their outfits.
© Getty Images
13 / 32 Fotos
Chunky earrings
- The brighter, the better! Big, colorful, plastic earrings were all the rage in the '80s. Some might like the bold look, while others might find it a bit over-the-top. The trend is yet to return to the mainstream in full force.
© Getty Images
14 / 32 Fotos
Wide-brimmed hats
- Who can forget Lady Di wearing these back in the day? Wide-brimmed hats are indeed a stylish accessory. How cool would it be if people started wearing these on a daily basis?
© Getty Images
15 / 32 Fotos
Spandex
- Okay, the fabric is still used today, but not like it was in the '80s. We wouldn't mind stepping into the gym and seeing everyone in bold spandex wear. Now that would be fun!
© Getty Images
16 / 32 Fotos
Fanny packs
- Or "bum bags" if you prefer the Brit version. Everyone had one of these back in the day. And while it went out of fashion for awhile, fanny packs have made a comeback in recent years.
© Getty Images
17 / 32 Fotos
Sequins
- Who doesn't like a bit of glitz and glam? What better way to achieve a sparkling look than wearing sequins? Surely, these have a place in today's fashion, no?
© Getty Images
18 / 32 Fotos
Oversized blazers
- Please can we have men dress like this again? Yes, because women are already rocking amazing blazer looks!
© Getty Images
19 / 32 Fotos
Patches
- From iron-ons to those that needed to be sewed, patches were a cool way to rock a jacket or vest. Add some pin badges and you were the coolest kid on the block!
© Shutterstock
20 / 32 Fotos
Acid-wash denim
- Denim was one of the most popular fabrics in the '80s. But it was time to go beyond the classic blue, so a bit of bleach would do the trick! Pair these with a tie-dye top and you're set.
© Getty Images
21 / 32 Fotos
Shell suits
- This iconic piece of sportswear has '80s written all over it. Baggy, light, and in questionable colors. Some people might like them!
© Getty Images
22 / 32 Fotos
Puffy shoulders
- Sure, we've seen a few celebs rocking puffy shoulders in recent years, but how likely is it for these to become trendy again?
© Getty Images
23 / 32 Fotos
Graphic prints
- Graphic prints were popular up until the '90s, but then the trend died out a bit. Some brands have used them in recent pieces though, so there is light at the end of the tunnel.
© Getty Images
24 / 32 Fotos
Windbreakers
- These were popular in the '80s, but despite the name, they didn't really offer much protection from the wind (or any other elements, for that matter).
© Getty Images
25 / 32 Fotos
Stirrup pants
- These were first worn by horse riders many years ago. And then in the '80s, the trend exploded among women. Believe it or not, stirrup pants are still worn today. Okay, maybe they're styled differently, but they're still around.
© Getty Images
26 / 32 Fotos
Rah-rah skirts
- Inspired by cheerleader uniforms, these came in an assortment of colors, and were generally worn by teens and younger women.
© Getty Images
27 / 32 Fotos
Sweatbands
- Once reserved for tennis players and other athletes, sweatbands became a popular accessory in the '80s. These haven't quite come back though. Will they ever?
© Getty Images
28 / 32 Fotos
Members Only jackets
- This particular brand was very popular in the US in the 1980s, but we hardly see people wearing them nowadays. Is it time for a comeback?
© Getty Images
29 / 32 Fotos
Fringes
- These became popular in the '70s , but were still pretty much in fashion in the 1980s. Could you pull off the look?
© Getty Images
30 / 32 Fotos
Perm
- The perm was one of the most popular hairstyles of the decade. We've seen many famous faces reinventing the look in recent years, so it looks like the perm never really went anywhere. Sources: (Eighties Kids)
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Should these '80s fashion trends make a comeback?
From leg warmers to shoulder pads
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The 1980s will always be remembered for the decade's bold colors, big hair, and crazy accessories. Though with a modern twist, many elements of '80s fashion are still trendy today. But, obviously, not all of them. There are some trends that belong in that decade and really should stay there until everyone forgets about them. While others, well, we wouldn't mind seeing a comeback!
Click through the following gallery and see which '80s fashion trends should make a comeback.
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