’80s fashion was a whole mood.
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From the biiiig hair to clothes we’d now consider retro, this decade made a serious style statement on the silver screen.
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With fan favorite films like Pretty in Pink to Heathers, here are the most iconic ’80s movie outfits of all time. Take a look:
1.To start, these chilling twins from The Shining that gave us nightmares for days.
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2.Because the girl gang in Heathers was the original version of the Plastics.
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3.Daniel LaRusso’s classic “wax on, wax off” bandana in The Karate Kid.
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4.John Bender’s trench coat and scarf in the inspiring ending of The Breakfast Club.
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5.In the words of Dirty Dancing‘s Patrick Swayze: “Nobody puts Baby in a corner” with this dreamy dress.
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6.If you didn’t already have a leather jacket in your wardrobe, The Terminator probably made you want to get one.
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7.Who can forget Princess Leia’s all-white suit in Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back?
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8.Coming to America was on point when it came to the royal outfits.
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9.The red hoodie that would go down in cinematic history thanks to E.T.
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10.Having a “whodunnit” party was a must after seeing the costumes in Clue.
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11.Say his name three times, and Beetlejuice might just tell you where he got this magnificent black-and-white striped suit.
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12.And how could I possibly forget Lydia’s fabulous red wedding dress?
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13.Jeff Spicoli’s vibrant button-up we all wanted in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
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14.The sci-fi ‘fits straight out of the TRON universe.
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15.That effortlessly cool Flashdance outfit made famous by Jennifer Beals.
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16.Jennifer Connelly’s gorgeous gown in Labyrinth.
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17.This iconic Footloose dance number with formal ensembles that’ll bring you back to your prom days.
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18.“Who you gonna call” for ’80s fashion tips? The guys in Ghostbusters, of course.
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19.Marty McFly was the definition of ’80s fashion with his Back to the Future attire.
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20.Vests, graphic tees, and that hair? Bill and Ted understood the assignment when it came to ’80s style.
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21.Ferris Bueller had to jump on that vest trend, too.
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22.Solids, patterns, and no shortage of bold color? That’s the kids in The Goonies for you.
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23.Two words: Indiana Jones. He was ruggedly handsome and always ready for adventure in this look.
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24.You couldn’t live life under the sea without Ariel’s signature seashell top.
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25.Pretty in Pink‘s Duckie was an absolute style icon and could make any outfit work.
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26.Being a vampire was pretty cool if you were part of The Lost Boys crew.
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27.I’m still quoting The Princess Bride and loving these characters’ style choices.
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28.Risky Business easily has one of the best ’80s movie outfits. Period.
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29.Getting a boombox serenade by John Cusack in this Say Anything outfit would have anyone head over heels.
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30.This homemade polka dot number worn by Molly Ringwald in the rom-com classic Pretty in Pink.
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31.Pink must have been Molly’s color because she was seen in it again with her bridesmaids dress in Sixteen Candles.
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32.The fiery red dress from Who Framed Roger Rabbit that couldn’t be more of a perfect cosplay choice.
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33.Because we all knew at least one person who dressed up as Top Gun‘s Maverick for Halloween one year.
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34.John Candy’s matching fedora and coat in this memorable Uncle Buck scene.
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35.Still swooning over all of the dresses worn by Elvira in Scarface.
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36.Finally, it’s impossible to forget the time Weird Science made wearing bras on your head fashion.
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Which ’80s movie outfit would you add to this list? Let me know in the comments!
