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Ah, the 1980s.
AsNBC newsnoted, the 1980s were “a modern Renaissance of creativity.”
MTV launched, blockbuster film series came to the big screen, music was everywhere (including Walkmans!
), and fashion was eclectic.
Neon workout gear is just the first dress-up idea for you!
Stepping off a wedding cake and rolling around on the floor, she made headlines and fans.
“Like a Virgin” spent six weeks at the No.
To recreate her famous MTV Video Awards look, a white wardrobe is essential.
Return of the Jedi
So many great characters!
Where’s Waldo?
The first “Where’s Waldo?”
book hit bookshelves in 1987, with people everywhere trying to spot his face in illustrated crowds.
A Waldo costume is easy to create, and always recognizable.
You’ll also need a pair of black, round glasses to complete the look.
Not only did it go straight to No.
A pair of multi-colored dangly earrings is also a must.
Yup, Ariel was the Disney heroine who kicked off the whole shebang.
A shell bikini top is a must, too.
If scary is what you’re after in a Halloween costume, Freddy Krueger is your guy.
His tattered trademark red-and-green striped sweater is a must, as is the brown hat.
Alex from Flashdance
What a feeling!
Your “Flashdance” Halloween costume will require the sacrifice of one sweatshirt.
Add a pair of leggings, and you’re Alex.
Ghostbusters
Who you gonna call?
Marty’s classic look throughout the film shows off the 1980s layering trend perfectly.
For your Halloween costume, start with a maroon T-shirt and a pair of jeans.
Next, throw on a button-down plaid shirt, topped off with suspenders.
A denim jacket goes over that, and then a puffy vest.
The Karate Kid
Wax on, wax off.
