That 80's look

[meriad]

Well this coming weekend is that dreaded hen weekend - sigh For the Saturday evening we're expected to dress up 80's style - needless to say over 20 years later I do not have anything that remotely resembles anything 80's and as this weekend has already cost me an arm and a leg I don't want to spend any more money, esp on an outfit I'll never wear again!

I'm sure I've got a very old jumper somewhere that I can cut the sleeves off to make leg warmers, but what else would you do / make with what you have in your wardrobe now?

[Diflower]

I can only think of leggings, baggy top and legwarmers
Shoulder pads??
Ra Ra skirt...
And big hair
Not exactly a fashion decade really, was it??

[meriad]

Not exactly a fashion decade really, was it??

Nope, which is exactly why I don't have anything belonging to that era Looking back at some of the photo's makes me cringe

besides which - there is no way I'd fit into anthing anymore anyway

[Workingman]

The 80s, the decade music and fashion forgot.....

So that will mean wild big hair with an ironic bow hanging on for dear life somewhere, and maybe a tiny plait with coloured tissue inserts. Foundation will be the palest of pale with dark eye make-up and lipstick. Thick braces over a tee shirt with the sleeves ripped off will hold up a puffer skirt with leggings and ankle warmers. Footwear could be anything from high heels, to Docs to trainers. Nothing should match, especially the colours.

I am sure the local charity shop will be able to deck you out for a few quid.

[Ally]

Ria..I'd go for a pair of shocking bright tights, a ra-ra, puffball something kind of skirt, DM's, a sloppy t shirt and make your hair as wild looking as possible. That'll means loads of hairspray.

Plaster on the make up..tell yourself you'll have a great night, get the wine down you and get dancin' to Madonna!

[meriad]

Not exactly a fashion decade really, was it??

Nope, which is exactly why I don't have anything belonging to that era Looking back at some of the photo's makes me cringe

besides which - there is no way I'd fit into anything any more anyway


Ally, I don't have any of the things you mention and I really don't want to have to buy anything and spend more money than I already have. As it is, by the time I factor in train fare and cat sitter fees this weekend is costing me about £170. I know another £10 won't break the bank but that would buy my lunch for a week or feed the cats for 3 days.....

[Ally]

Any 70's gear then and make out you've always been slow on the fashion front?

[saundra]

unless youve brought your train ticket and other expenses dont go
pray for snow or a 24 hr flu

[meriad]

Any 70's gear then and make out you've always been slow on the fashion front?

Which probably is not far from the truth -

unless youve brought your train ticket and other expenses dont go
pray for snow or a 24 hr flu

You have no idea how tempted I am Saundra

[Workingman]

It has just struck me that Debih has a wig that might fit the bill.