Cool 80s Costume Ideas
Cool 80s Costume Ideas
Whether you are going to an 80s-themed party or looking for a Halloween costume, there are tons of cool 80s costume ideas. You can purchase a pre-made costume or use thrift stores and buy accessories to put together a costume from your own mind. Neon colors and big hair are a must!
When putting together an 80s costume, think about some of the great pop culture references available. The movies, television shows, and video games of the 1980s provide lots of great ideas. Read on for more cool 80s costume ideas.
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80s Costume Ideas for Women
One of the first things to think of when putting together an 80s costume is the top movies of the decade. What film could be more iconic than Flashdance
Outfits from the 80s frequently featured shiny satins and poofy sleeves, particularly when you are talking about prom wear and formal dresses. An outfit like this one isntantly lets others know you are in the 80s spirit.
This 80s costume comes with the pink puff-sleeve top featured to the right, plus a black pencil skirt to give it more of a soap star look.
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80s Pop Diva Costumes
Thrift Shops
If you want to put together a costume yourself, thrift shops are a great place to begin! You can find many classic 80s pieces at any large thrift shop. Keep an eye out for 80s prom dresses for a quick costume!
80s Costume Accessories
A couple of fun accessories can take basics to the level of an 80s costume. Find a lightweight, oversized tee or sweatshirt, cut the neck wider, and add some accessories and a side ponytail. Ta-da!
80s Costume Ideas for Men
There are great pop culture references from the 80s that are still appropriate today. For example, Super Mario Bros. was initially released in 1985! For a fan of video games, many of the characters we still love were originally introduced in the 1980s. Think about using one of those references for your next Halloween costume.
80s Hair Band Costume
80s Rocker Zebra Pants
Rock God 80s Costume
Men's 80s Pop Star Costume
Red 80s Thriller Video Jacket:
More 80s Costume Ideas from eBay
eBay can be a great place to buy costumes for Halloween or a theme party. There are many sellers offering new (or only worn once) costumes at a significant discount.
Have you ever thrown an 80s themed party or worn an 80s Halloween costume? Share your memories here!
