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80s FASHION WEBSITES »
Top 80s fashion web sites selected by the LoveToKnow editors.
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LoveToKnow: Women's Fashion
A top resource for all things fashionable for women, this LoveToKnow
channel has many articles specifically focused on 80s fashion. Be sure
to read
Eighties Fashion for Women,
Summer Fashions of the 80s,
Cute 80s Outfits,
80s Legwarmers and
Madonna 80s Style Belt. |
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LA
Vintage
Store specializing in vintage clothing from the 50s through the 90s.
They offer both women's
and
men's fashions and many pieces from the 1980s, with fresh items
arriving all the time. You'll even find 1980s shoes and accessories,
such as hats, gloves, belts and jewelry. |
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Fashion Era: 1980s Insightful information about fashion in the
80s. Dig deeper than legwarmers and big hair and learn about
power dressing and what exactly a
yuppie was and what he wore. You'll also find out why the 1980s is
called the period of new romanticism. |
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Rusty Zipper
This vintage clothing store has a huge selection of products, including
thousands of clearance items that you can get at bargain prices. Read
about the
history of the company and their policies on shipping and returns.
You'll also find some seasonal items like costumes and "ugly sweaters". |
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1980s in Fashion
Wikipedia looks at this era of fashion and compares it to other eras, such
as the 1970s. Covers everything from the valley girl to the thriller look to
happy pants. For a complete look at the 1980s, you'll also want to read
about other fashion trends like
popped collars and
legwarmers.
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Nasty
Gal
This site offers both
vintage clothing and
new clothing made to look like clothing from other decades. Need some
ideas for how to pull different fashions together for a vintage yet modern
look? Nasty Gal offers a
LookBook that shows models in various outfits with different
accessories. |
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The Fashion Police:
1980s This blog delves into fashion from different eras,
including the 1980s and today. In addition to reading about basic fashions
of the 1980s, check out the list of "fashion
crimes" of the 1980s, such as neon socks and shoulder pads. You'll even
find info on
prom dresses from the 80s. |
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Fashion Dig
Whether you love
80s fashion and want some piece to add to your everyday wardrobe, or
you are looking for a costume, Fashion Dig has it all. You can shop by
clothing piece, designer or by decade. You'll find everything from
clothing, to shoes to accessories. |
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Like
Totally 80s
You'll find more than just
80s fashion at this site, which also looks at television and popular
culture. The site looks at different 80s styles, such as jumpsuits, but does
so in the form of personal stories as people recount their own 80s fashions
and what was great and not so great about them. |
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Backward Glances
Offers vintage clothing from the
1980s. From mini skirts to parachute pants, this site offers the
clothing and discusses the fashion trends, offering pictures from that
decade. Of course, other decades are represented as well, such as the
1960s and the 1970s. |
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80s Fashions
This is a smaller site, but it takes an in-depth look at 80s fashion from
the top of your head on down to your toes. Examples of types of clothes are
broken down into categories such as Legs, Hair and Feet. You'll also want to
check out the
80s Forum, where you can chat with others about 80s fashion. |
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Vintage Trends
This site has a nice selection of 1980s women's fashions as well as
clothing pieces from other decades. You'll even find
vintage swimwear and coverups. You'll also want to check out some of
the new fashions. 80s pieces look great paired with today's latest
styles. |
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80-89.com Site takes a look at trends from the years 1980 to
1989. You'll find information like a
legwarmers photo gallery and fingerless gloves. Want to throw a
1980s themed costume party? You'll find planning tips that will take
your guests right back to 1985, including what to wear. |
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80s Tees
Offers T-shirts from the 1980s, such as Atari tee shirts and 1980s movie tee
shirts. If you've visited this site before, you'll want to be sure to check
out the
new items section each time as they are getting new 80s shirts all the
time. Order by calling the toll free number or order online. |
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LoveToKnow: Men's Fashion
It seems like there are a ton of pictures of legwarmers and fingerless
gloves, but men had a fashion style all their own in the 80s. From
skinny ties to Converse tennis shoes, learn all about
80s men's fashions. You'll even find an article discussing the
top five 80s fashions for men. |
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Grendhas
Jellies
Jelly shoes were immensely popular in the 1980s. These plastic shoes were
typically worn with ankle socks, but sometimes worn alone. Grendhas is the
original maker of the jelly shoe and still offers shoes today. Today, they
offer a complete
catalog of plastic shoes. |
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Crazy Fads: 1980s
Learn about some of the craziest fashion trends from the 1980s, including
Yo-Yo sandals, jelly shoes and tying a bandana around one leg. Other
articles at Crazy Fads cover crazy fashion points from the
1950s,
1960s and
1970s and even take a look at trends today. |
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Skinny
Ties
This site offers vintage neckties. Nearly every girl in America swooned in
1984 when Kevin Bacon wore his skinny tie in Footloose. Years later and this
look has never gone completely out of style. Choose from ties as
narrow as one inch or go a little larger to modernize the look. |
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Century in Shoes: 1980s An overall look at the 1980s through the
shoes that people wore, from the Reebok tennis shoe worn while doing aerobics to
a rainbow of Converse All Stars. Also looks at shoe trends from other
decades, such as the
1990s and today. |
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Wristies
These fingerless gloves are reminiscent of the 80s, but with a more modern
look. They serve many purposes, including keeping hands warm in the winter.
Wristies are even available for
children. You'll also find many clearance items for men, women and
children. |
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