80&#39;s Fancy Dress

!±8± 80's Fancy Dress

Great films, sexy musicians and elegant fashion divas were abound in the eighties. 80's fancy dress include outfits worn by Madonna, Michael Jackson and Princess Diana. Shoulder pads, knitwear and power suits were fashionable in the 80's. Character 80s fancy dress would include a Harrison Ford 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' outfit and a host of star wars characters. A costume for four would be the ghostbusting team of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Rick Moranis. You get to wear a beige jumpsuit with a Ghostbusters logo and a proton pack and gun. Great fun to slime the guests with some green goo!

Eighties fashion statements:

Shoulder pads

Ladies dresses, sweaters, tops and T shirts had large shoulder pads that had survived the seventies and were carried through to the eighties. Dallas and Dynasty' glamorous looks helped define the eighties power women, along with the more moderate Margaret Thatcher's suits. These make fabulous fancy dress costumes. Buy a pair of shoulder pads to pin into your jacket or blouse. And if you have nothing in your wardrobe or your mum's wardrobe that will suit, scour the charity shops or internet for an authentic looking womens power costume.

Knitwear

Team a pair of high waisted trousers with a soft and fluffy cardigan for an excellent 80's fancy dress outfit. Eighties women loved knitwear. Ornately decorated sweaters were worn with skirts or trousers. Colours were bright and bold: Purples, blacks, fuchsia pinks, emerald greens and winter whites. Large fluffy mohair sweaters and cardigans were decorated with sequins, beads and appliqué. Motifs ranged from large elegant satin designs to small funky cotton motifs. Batwing sleeves were easy to wear and they made a comeback. Beads and appliqué were prolific on evening dresses and also on T shirts and knitwear.

Accessories

Large plastic sunglasses came in a range of colours. Madonna wore fishnet tights and fingerless gloves and tight laced corsets. Corsets were worn as either eveningwear or lingerie. Tights and stockings were coloured and patterned. Fluorescent beads, glitter mousse, Dr Martens, one earring and plum coloured hair were often worn together. A fabulous assortment to choose from for an 80s fancy dress costume. Something for everyone!

Make-up

Bold pink cheek bones and painted eyes were the hallmark of the eighties. The eighties' ladies spent hours in front of the mirror perfecting their make-up. Eyeshadow came in any colour with bright blues and greens being favourite. Plenty of eyeliner and a shiny red lipstick to finish off. If your fancy dress outfit needs bold make-up you should find an excellent range of colours at your fancy dress store.

80s fancy dress can take in any length of dress or skirt and most colours of make-up and accessories. Carry on the bold bright theme of the 1970s and add some fishnet stockings and fingerless gloves and you can't go far wrong.