Posted on 01/28/2023 1:13:14 PM PST by nickcarraway
While Y2K and ‘90s fashion have been big in recent years, ‘80s looks are also making a comeback — particularly for 2023. This year already feels bolder than in years past with bright geometric patterns, dance-inspired looks, and more of those oversized blazers (with or without shoulder pads). Thankfully, not everything is back from the ‘80s, but when it comes to bold, playful statement looks, expect to see a lot of ‘80s influence. Given that fashion often rolls through in 20 year cycles, it’s not surprising we’re seeing the ‘80s popping back up. After all, it’s been 40 years, which means whatever came back in the early ‘00s is coming back through again — but with a new spin. If you want to bring the ‘80s back while still being on-trend (or you’re simply curious), check out these looks.
Jun Chiu and Kiwi Lee Han during Paris Fashion Week on January 19, 2023 in Paris, France. GETTY IMAGES The ‘80s had their own distinct aesthetic when it came to brightly-colored geometric prints — a trend that carried into the ‘90s and is back again today. In particular, look for jackets with bold colors and geometric designs. Think ski jackets or wind breakers worn as statement pieces.
Bright colors were big in the ‘80s and they’re also big in 2023. What’s also big? The jackets are oversized, often to an exaggerated point. Another aesthetic to keep an eye on is dance-inspired looks, like ‘80s athletic wear with a ballet feel.
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Time to dust off the old parachute pants
I don’t recall seeing any of those styles in the 80s.
Overall, the 80s were a happy time. Today ... not so much.
Bring backs the Jams!!!!!
I’m hopeless. Straight creased slacks, button-down sport shirts, t-shirts, flannel shirts, cotton denim jeans, crew socks in blue, bermuda shorts, black and white. Nothing’s changed in 50 years. Were there “fashions” in the 80s? I must have missed that.
I do remember having dinner with a lady friend in Zermatt, Switzerland in 1977. She made fun of my green and white paisley polyester shirt. She also chided me for cutting the lettuce in my salad with a knife instead of stuffing the entire leaf into my mouth. I learned manners and styles don’t translate from the USA to the Continent.
Good point.
Well, technically the U.S. never saved Switzerland, so I guess you just have to accept it.
I look pretty damn good in them. However, I’m no longer a teenager, so who the hell knows what I look like in them. Lol.
I detest shoulder pads! Uuuuggggly!
Paisley was named after a town in Scotland, based on a Persian design, that was supposed to look like mangos. You were being cosmopolitan.
That’s one 80s trend I didn’t prefer on women.
Unless I see shiny spandex pants and 4 inch mules I won’t believe the 80s are back..
That’s what I thought! I was either way ahead or way behind the Swiss fashions of the day.
Her dad was a cardiologist and they had a gorgeous place and the dinner was wonderful. But all I remember is my fashion and gustatory faux pas.
Do you know the plural of faux pas?
The end of the 80’s were good times. The beginning of the 80’s?....Not much!
I graduated from professional school in 1979. I faced 20% interest rate when trying to open a practice. (Seriously, no kidding!) The mortgage on our house was 15%. For 5 years my husband and I dedicated ourselves to paying off debt. Wow! Was that ever a relief!
Same here. I went along with most 80s styles in my youth (loved oversized shirts/sweaters with leggings), but I used to cut the shoulder pads out of tops before I wore them.
Weirdly enough, in the singular, you don't pronounce the "s," and as a plural, you pronounce it as a "z."
If it means pants being worn in the general vicinity of a person’s waistline, then GO 80’S!!!!!
OH GOD this doesn’t mean the 70’s disco stuff are coming back I hope.
They abused the use of tacky
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