How to Create an '80s Costume for Women

One thing that stands out about the 1980s is the fashion that was in at the time. Loud colors, crazy hair and a lot of spandex were the things to wear back then. If you want to create an 80s outfit, these are the type of things to keep in mind.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Army Boots Or Fashionable Shoes
• Black Push-up Bras
• Costume Jewelry
• Eye Makeup
• Eye Makeup Removers
• Hair Mousses
• Makeup Kits
• Madonna CDs Or Tape
• Black, lacy crop tops

1. Put on a lot of dark eye makeup and bright lipstick.

2. Spread hair mousse through your hair. You want it to stand out...way out.

3. Find some rubber bracelets, keeping in mind that it's impossible to wear too many.

4. Put on a black push-up bra.

5. Wear it under a white lacy top.

6. Pull on lacy leggings.

7. Put on a short miniskirt in any loud color.

8. Wear army boots, or the clunkiest shoes you own.

Tips & Warnings

• Listen to one of Madonna's older CDs or tapes as you create the look of the Material Girl.

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on 8/29/2008 when teasing hair it works best to wash it and while its still wet apply some texturizing cream.
and then blow dry upside down.
(keep in mind you want it messy!!!!)
it helps ALOT to spray it with aquanet or your choice of hairspray before teasing it....
and then you tease it and spray it again....
(if your hair still moves when you headbang your not using enough hairspray.)((it should all move in one giant piece if it does....))
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on 8/8/2006 The Essentials:
1) A curling iron
2) A large can of Aquanet (hairspray)
3) A teasing comb
4) Black eyeliner
5) Bright red or pink lipstick
6) Spandex
7) Baggy sweatshirt with the neck cut out (wear over a black bra)
8) Leg warmers/fishnet stockings
9) Bubble gum (lots of it)
10) Mini skirt (snakeskin or brightly colored)
11) High heels or cowboy boots
12) Bangles or Jelly Bracelets

on 11/22/2005 For an 80's costume you can do many things
~Wear your hair in a crazy do like a side ponytail or dye it a stand-out color or spike it up
~Wear big, colorful earrings
~Put on a lot of bright makeup i.e:red lipstick, blue/green eyeshadow, tons of mascara
~wear any arm/leg warmers
~wear lots of layers........clashing clothes is okay!
~ wear tons of big, plastic jewelry, mardi gras works too!
~wear a standing out nail polish color
~remember..........BE WEIRD!

.........thats what the 80's were all about!

on 11/22/2005 Okay, wear like a big Thrift Store sweater thats at least a couple sizes too big and that goes past the waist! Also cute little knee lenghth skirts with fun colors and fabrics are a must! Tip for hair is that you don't have to buy a teasing comb, if you are careful a round brush or small comb will do the trick! Use lots of hairspray or mouse! Big dangly earrings in bright colors and bright plastic bracelets or jelly bracelets- you can't have too many of those! Do the Madonna look and wear either big kind of klunky army boot shoes or high HIGH heeled tennis shoes that go to your ankles in bright colors or brown/black. Those were totally in!!!! Bright red leggings look great under a black cordory skirt with a aqua blue sweater and red jewelry. Add belts (over your shirts) if you want to. Email me at [e-mail] if you want for more tips!!!!!!

on 11/22/2005 An 80's costume must have bold colors! The 80's just wouldn't be the 80's without those hideous colours. For example, wear bold and opposite colors like black and white, orange and green, or pink and yellow! It sounds nasty, but it looks fabulous when you're all dressed up! Also wear big hair, thick-rimmed sunglasses, lycra leggings with leg warmers, and steel toes. Trust me, you'll look great!