This Is My 80s Bro - 80's Party Costume Fancy Dress T-Shirt

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Channel your inner Working Girl’s Tess McGill or Mugler woman with a powerful professional outfit. The 80s was the epitome of power dressing, with bold and sharp suiting silhouettes that defined the decade. This era was famous for its shoulder pads – it’s a great way to create an hourglass silhouette and create the illusion of a tiny waist. The surge of business casual for women during the decade paid homage to the suiting from the 40s, and such, a symbol of women’s rights and feminism. Some of the biggest influences in this era included Thierry Mugler, who reclassified what a strong woman would look like in the office – exaggerated lapels, slim-cut pencil skirts, and touches of lace blended hyper-masculine and feminine aesthetics into an instantly iconic style. News Breaking News! This category is devoted to all of our news articles, with a focus on the biggest breaking stories in the world of show business. We’ve managed to break plenty of viral news stories in the past, from the release of the new Lion King live-action movie to the announcement that Holly Willoughby would be replacing Ant McPartlin on I’m A Celebrity. As well as entertainment news we also feature breaking articles from the most weird and wonderful corners of the internet. If you want to keep up-to-date with fascinating news stories that are slightly off-the-radar, then this is the place to be. Some 1980s career women were supposed to feel that they wore their power suits as outward Armour, whilst being “all women” on the inside – and so wore sexy, playful underwear for any man who conquered them and got to unwrap their prize. The red edition worn by Max is currently unavailable, however the Havana edition (seen below) is a timeless look. If you prefer a more traditional style, these hazy amber and brown shades are eternally fashionable and bring a lovely warmth to your skin. The brown lenses provide a natural summery filter too! With the help of music divas like Cher, promoting and selling sportswear apparel in bold colors became an 80s thing.

Ralph Lauren – born Ralph Lifshitz – is the head honcho of the same-named, multi-billion-dollar fashion company. Born in the Bronx, he is just one of the many Bronxites who dominate the fashion scene. Some examples might remind viewers of what dancers or figure skaters might wear. This too is rather logical, since artists could often be seen sporting the fashion piece. Prince, for example, wore a white shirt with a sophisticated, airy, ruffled front in “Purple Rain.” The style found itself in many closets in the ’80s. 6. High-waisted jeans favored form AND function Freddie Mercury participated in the move away from low-waisted pants / Denimology Bright colors continued to prevail up until the late 80s. Neon hues were often seen – as well as the jewel tones of plum, blue, pink, and wine. The trend of slogans printed on t-shirts was adopted by Pepsi, Nike, Adidas, and Guess after realizing the advertising power of printed logos on T-shirts. Music clips particularly influenced 80s fashion and American TV shows such as Dynasty and Dallas – think power suits, shoulder pads, and fine jewelry worn by Alexis and Krystle Carrington.

Or perhaps it’s linked to the Goss brothers’ ability to take a joke. They seem blithely unconcerned that people were laughing at them. “Of course they were,” says Luke. “It’s inevitable.” style sunglasses such as the Aviator, Clubmaster and Wayfarer are considered very popular styles in today’s fashion. Triggered by films and pop culture, classic sunglasses designs such as these have come in and out of fashion since the mid-century. A great example are very popular RayBan Wayfarers which featured in multiple ‘80s films such as The Blues Brothers, Risky Business and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Despite it’s declining sales in the 1990’s they are now once again one of the most popular sunglasses styles today. The 80s animal prints were usually focused on big Leopard prints. Often seen on blazers and leotards, it was a design that literally stopped traffic. From his brand launch in 1968, Ralph Lauren has managed to break style barriers with his classic polos and tailored shirts. They’re more than just fashion remnants of the 80s as they continue to be well-loved up until today. Calvin Klein

When you think of 80s fashion for women, an image of Jane Fonda in a leotard and leg-warmers undoubtedly enters your mind. After all, her aerobics videos were unbelievably popular during the decade and brought forth a wave of new workout fashion. Matching the decade’s theme of excess, this workout style featured bold outfits for women. From high-rise bodysuits and headbands to neon-bright leggings and bike shorts, 80s workout fashion was loud and proud. Stirrup pants borrow the concept by having a material strap at the end of the foot to hold the pants in place. The 80s double denim style craze is the best example of celebrity power shaping and still shapes the current fashion trends. While today’s animal prints come with different colors and subtler prints, these vintage designs are sure to last for a long time. LaméStatement tees, also called slogan t-shirts, are another 80s fashion-defining moment, beautifully exemplified by Katharine Hamnett’s pieces.

The punk fashion movement emerged with the popularity of pop music artists, one of which is style chameleon Boy George.These bright shades were not limited to commercial brands, however, as even high-flying designer houses adopted these hues. Vibrant suits – mostly mismatched in color – were staples on the runways of Versace and Chanel, to name a few. Late 1980s: Brights, Plus Red and White Aerobic outfits, gym leggings, oversized sweaters, and even skinny jeans for women were all garments that required legwarmers as a finishing touch. Jane Fonda took advantage of women’s obsession with dance and exercise with fitness videos showcasing an extensive collection of brightly colored bodysuits. Oakley, Persol and RayBan had some of the best we could find. So, if you’re just into retro copywriting or fancy a trip down memory lane, we’ve assembled some of the best and most compelling adverts from the heyday of print.