Q&A for How to Dress for an 80s Party

One word...BIG! Side pony tails and crimped hair are good, and tease your bangs. If you're a boy, spike your hair up or grease it back.

Ripped jeans, baggy sweaters, Converse shoes and baseball caps.

There were quite a few; these include Keds, KangaRoos, Air Jordans, and Adidas Superstars.

Try listening to as many bands from the 80s as you can, and talk about it with anyone that likes 80s music!

Tie-dye T-shirts, and black, ripped shirts.

Bold lipstick (bright pink and red were common) bold eyeliner, and make your eyeshadow bold colors, like pink or blue. Draped blush was also really big. Bold eyebrows. Maybe try brightly colored mascara as well.

Just do a simple internet search for 90s trends. Grunge was a big movement in the 90s and so was hip-hop, so look at some images of 90s fashions and model your outfit after one that inspires you.

Cyndi Lauper wore lots of bright, clashing patterns with confidence. A leopard print or brightly-colored tulle skirt paired with a neon patterned top would be great, or any outfit like that. Madonna tended to be a little more toned down, with high-waisted denim, black crop tops, tulle skirts, and big hair.

You can wear a brightly colored shirt and light colored jeans or a miniskirt. You do not necessarily have to DIY anything.

Logos of the 80s were still related to many of the brands you'd know today, like Coke, Nike, Adidas, 7UP, etc., only these would be styled in 80s colors, fonts, etc. Check out your favorite brands using online image searches, such as Coke + 1980s + logo, to see what logos were around there.

Music and fashion were trending topics in the 80s. They also were interested in Nintendo games and Transformers, as well as flashy clothes and movies.

They used slang words and phrases such as: Gnarly! Eat my shorts! Veg out! Wannabe! Hella! Duh! Tubular! Radical! Take a chill pill!

Nikes were very popular in the 80s! Air Jordans were the shoes everyone wanted.

Mint green and other pastels were popular with the "Ivy League" or "Preppy" subset. They would have worn polo shirts, chino slacks or shorts, and pullover sweaters. But in general, bold and neon colors ruled in the 80s.

Big geometric prints, large polka dots, and animal prints were all considered fashionable in the 80s.

High-end fashion focused on a triangular silhouette for women. A blazer with big lapels, large shoulder pads, and metallic buttons would be a great start. Hats with large brims were also common. Finish the look with huge sunglasses.

Yes, Converse shoes were popular in the 80s, especially the ones in bright colors. But any style Converse can work. Try wearing them with high socks that reach above your ankle in fun colors or patterns.

You could try wearing a white long sleeve blouse or button down with a knee-length skirt in a fun, bold color. You could also wear flared pants with a matching blazer or cardigan in a bright color or pattern. Checker print was pretty popular in the 80s.

Try adding a thick belt and wearing a button-down in a bright color or pattern. In the late 80s, denim on denim was a pretty big fashion trend, so if you have a denim jacket, you can add that too!

The 80s is know for its bright and athletic clothes, including shoes. Shoes with chunky heels or soles were popular. Specific types of shoes that were popular in the 80s include moccasins, jellies, loafers, trainers and saddle shoes. Specific brands that were popular include Converse, Dr. Marten and Rebook.

Wear what the article says! Perhaps a bright, comfortable outfit. You can also add leg/arm warmers, colorful socks, and if you have a cane or walker, you can decorate it for the occasion!

They often wore big, puffy dresses with puffed sleeves, lace, and ruffles in a flashy color. Men would wear oversized blazers and patterned cardigans.

Yes, they were. Bandannas, especially brightly colored ones, would make great accessories for a 80's look for a party.

Some accessories to add to your look are hoop earrings, legwarmers, fingerless gloves, hightop sneakers, crimped hair, and fun makeup.

Yes. French braids would be great to use if you are planning on going for a 'popular girl' type of look.

While miniskirts were popular in the 80s, if you are looking for a longer option, anything with ruffles and bright patterns or colors should work. If you have a miniskirt, but are uncomfortable with its length, wearing it over leggings or tights could help.

Bright-colored (or B&W) swimsuits with stripes, polka dots, or any other retro pattern, and wear a sunhat and bring colorful towels with you. If you have long hair, you can pull it into a big ponytail or let it all out with a frizzy way because in the 1980s frizzy was all the rage.

Tie-dye T-shirts or tanks are a good way to go. You can also wear a jean jacket over it to complete the look.

Try wearing a plain white t-shirt with a denim jacket, and Adidas! I'd also recommend having a big pouffe hairstyle or a side pony with a scrunchie.

Just do black leggings with a bright shirt. Use vans shoes and a scrunchie. Maybe curl your hair to give the impression of a perm.