#1980s costumes

[cressida-jayoungr]

One Dress a Day Challenge

July: Green Redux (+ Blue Redux)

Dynasty / Joan Collins as Alexis Carrington Colby

A friend sent me this picture. I think of it as "the Christmas dress" because of the red sash, but I've never watched the show, so I don't know anything about the context. (Maybe one of you can give me more details?) Judging by the hairstyle and the general lines of the dress, I'm going to guess it's early-ish in the show's run. I like the effect of the pearl necklace and bracelet.

[melomancy]

Kate Bush as the Sound Monster in Experiment IV (1986)

[costumesinaustralia]

When it comes to fancy dress parties or themed events, few decades provide as much inspiration as the vibrant and eclectic 1980s. One iconic outfit that stands out and continues to capture imaginations is the Top Gun outfit. Whether you're channelling your inner Maverick or Goose, a Top Gun ensemble is a fantastic idea for an 80s costume, offering a blend of style, nostalgia, and undeniable coolness.

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Costume continuity Polaroids - Batman (1989)

[vertigoartgore]

Wolverine by Bill Sienkiewicz (from 1986's Marvel Fanfare #28).

[turnupthestrobe]

[humanoidhistory]

Martian couple spends Halloween at the Palace in Hollywood, 1985. Photo by Elisa Leonelli.

[dozydawn]

Ilze Liepa in the Bolshoi Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet, 1989. Photographed by Robbie Jack.

[dynamoe]

some of the stage looks of Chisato Moritaka, Jpop Idol

[gooberscollage]

Photos from the Perlorian books by Suzanne Green

Sources:

The Birthday Book

Seasons

Going To School

[kitsunetsuki]

Michel Comte - Jewelry by Chanel, 1984, from the book Costume Jewelry in Vogue by Jane Mulvagh (1988)

[lonelyzarquon]

David Bowie's 1980 Floor Show Marquee Club, 1973 The Midnight Special broadcast

[retropopcult]

1986

[costumesinaustralia]

Are you and your mate gearing up for a themed bash and stuck on what to wear? Nothing screams fun like a dive back into the flamboyant 1980s, a time of bold fashion and even bolder attitudes. If you’re aiming to stand out at your next party, why not don your best 80s couple costume shellsuits? They're perfect for a bit of nostalgic flair and guaranteed to be a hit.

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Trick or Treaters (1970s,1980s)

[victoriansquirrel]

You (All of us Strangers costume design) are always on my mind…

Screenshots from assistant costume designer Olivia Hulme’s Tiktok :)