80s Party Costume Ideas: Flashdance
Nov15

80s Party Costume Ideas: Flashdance

This iconic movie of the 80s is at least partly responsible for creating two of the most readily identifiable 80s fashion trends: over-sized sweatshirts and leg warmers. Read more about the movie, Flashdance, here.  To put together this very easy 80s costume, those two items are essential. Flashdance Costume Items The basic elements for this totally 80s costume idea are: White tape across the balls of your feet (see first few seconds...

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80s Party Costume Ideas: Hey Mickey
Nov15

80s Party Costume Ideas: Hey Mickey

You’re So Fine You Blow My Mind I had this 80s jewel of a song on 45 – remember those? I saved up my allowance and bought it at the mall. This is a great period-piece 80s costume – who doesn’t remember that video? Freshen up that memory and watch the “Mickey” music video here. Here are the essentials: Outfit – Cheerleader outfit – if you don’t already own one, try out the one shown...

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80s Party Costume Ideas: Punk Rock Girl
Nov07

80s Party Costume Ideas: Punk Rock Girl

Here is our shameless plug for the Dead Milkmen – not one of the most popular or mainstream bands in the 80s, but certainly one of the more interesting. Two of their most known songs are Bitchin Camero and Punk Rock Girl – both anthems of an age, sort of. Anyway, take a look at the original music video for Punk Rock Girl (1988) and get ready to don your black and a heavy dose of attitude. This is a look that hasn’t...

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