The party in the style of the 80s

Inspiring designers of the whole world in the style of the 80s are usually associated with the fiery disco of the 80s, a spectacular outfit for women, and aggressive makeup. It is now accepted to idealize the style of "Disco", to raise to the rank of bright colors, shiny fabrics, flashy accessories, lush hairstyles, accentuated sexuality.

It has become fashionable to hold themed corporate parties - parties in the style of the 80s, creating the appropriate fashionable image. However, not everyone knows that this era in women's clothing (and not only) is much deeper and more diverse, which is why it continues to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration for creative people. To make it better and thinner understand, plunge into the era.

First of all, it should be remembered that the style of the 80s was formed in times of total shortage of goods, the presence of fartsovschikov and the complete absence of the Internet. For the elite from civil servants, there existed appropriate Model Houses and stores with imported goods, and for foreigners, specialized shops “Birch”.

The ordinary part of the population was redeemed with brand names or labels only “according to cronyism” or, having stood in long queues in stores. That is why then most of the population has mastered the knitting technique, many had sewing machines. Women's clothing created literally from nothing, and even the top. We used any pieces of fabric and patterns from fashion magazines, mainly from the socialist countries abroad. So skillful women of fashion of those times created bright eccentric outfits, which later began to make legends, and for which they are now trying to recreate the style of parties of the 80s.

These facts explain the presence in the fashion of an abundance of knitted models, which were quite voluminous, certainly with increased shoulders thanks to special linings on the humeral line. Shoulder pads were present literally in all models, even in summer ones, because the X-shaped silhouette was in fashion. To increase the volume of the shoulders, shoulder straps, draperies, coquette, puffs and flashlights were also used.

Thanks to the signs of that time, fashion can be called diverse, and in its most extreme manifestations: one part of the population recognized only its manner of dressing and did not recognize the other at all. We can distinguish the following styles in women's clothing:

• business;
• sports (aerobics);
• romantic;
• evening (the most eccentric, quoted and loved by all subsequent generations).

They are united by the silhouette of an hourglass, which was achieved by an extended shoulder line and an accentuated waist. Wide belts that sometimes resembled a corset were actively used. Soft draperies were present along the hips, not only on skirts, but also in trouser models. It was then that the revolutionary styles of trousers called "bananas" came into fashion. Collars were an important focus - the racks were very fashionable and the so-called “apache” form. An asymmetrical zipper was used for outerwear, which was sewn obliquely, especially in leather jackets and jeans. From here went jacket-leather jackets.

Articles describing the style of the 80s are usually sinned with stamps of the type: the more colorful - the steeper, bright defiant make-up, voluminous hairstyles, rhinestones and sparkles. All this, rather, applies to the style of "Disco". Do not think that in this form the girl went to work or study.

The clothes for business women were mostly straight silhouettes with an extended shoulder line and a stand-up collar - now it is called the model "case" or models in the shape of an inverted triangle.They consisted of dresses with a low armhole and neckline in the shape of a “boat”, sleeves of a “kimono” with a lowered shoulders and a narrowed skirt.

Slender women were instructed to emphasize the waist with a belt, but loose cut was also in trend, especially for larger sizes. With the light hand of Alla Pugacheva baggy dresses with loose sleeves tailored “bat” appeared in fashion. In the fabrics of everyday style was especially popular pattern in a cage or a strip, but bright monochromatic colors, too, were welcomed. Shoes - classic pumps or sharp-toed shoes with a thin heel with a height of 5-6 centimeters.

Youth fashion made its own adjustments to the business style: baggy styles with single-cut sleeves and a free armhole were made by the most fashionable girls-students adapted for voluminous blouses of bright colors (in winter they were knitted models). They were worn with short tight skirts - a rather spectacular look was obtained.

An example of everyday style for any age was a trouser suit with a narrowed shape of the trousers. His jacket was complemented by an identical color with voluminous shoulders and a contrasting knit top or turtleneck.

And the schoolgirls, as is known, did not dress as pretentiously as they are now, but strict brown dresses or blouses with a skirt like “white top-black bottom” wore to school.

Romantic style was especially loved by young girls. Lush styles of skirts such as "sun", "year", "tulip", "balloon", "Tatyanka" and various cascade cuts were typical for him. All sorts of ruffles and flounces, frills and jabot were readily used. Length - from the super-short "mini" to models in the floor. Shoes for a romantic style - sandals, ballet flats, studs.

The Olympics, bursting into the country in 1980, turned over stereotypes, mixed styles and left a special imprint on the wardrobe of that time. Sports was fashionable and prestigious. Sportswear quickly gained popularity. For outdoor activities, young people preferred light blue jeans, faded or “woolen” - a symbol of rebellious spirit. Line models with whitish overflows were worn with cropped tops-T-shirts. For the fall, they preferred leather jackets with rivets and leather skirts. From shoes - sneakers or sneakers with leggings.

Then did not know the word "fitness", and said "aerobics." There was a whole musical direction, replicating energetic music, under which representatives of that generation were engaged. At the same time, a sporty style of clothing appeared, which at first was characteristic of training in the gym, then its elements went far beyond its limits.

Bright shiny leggings, and later - more shortened “bikes” made of synthetic elastic materials became the trend of the 80s. In the gym, they were dressed in combination with a bright swimsuit of fluorescent colors, preferably in a contrasting combination. An indispensable detail is a bright forehead bandage, which at first was a purely sports accessory, like plastic jewelry. Such clothes quickly migrated to the masses and turned into an extravagant option for a youth party or as it was then called discos.

A great influence on the formation of the Disco style became the American style of the 80s, because the most vivid images appeared against the background of musical and dance music of famous foreign stars, they set the tone not only with music, but with clothes and the whole manner of keeping.

At the disco of the 80s you could find a combination of black spectacular leggings with miniskirts and voluminous shiny blouses or tight-fitting dresses of bright colors with plenty of sparkles, sequins and rhinestones. Even the pantyhose with a mesh or with a pattern had to sparkle, thanks to the addition of lurex threads. Stiletto heels or on the platform are also adorned with shining crystals or spectacular buckles. Evening dresses were sewn from satin and silk, guipure and organza, velor and velvet.The sleeves are certainly fluffy, the outfit is complemented with all sorts of Basques, frill and bows.

From jewelry in everyday style used plastic jewelry bright colors. In the evening version, these are sparkling long or voluminous earrings, an abundance of beads, necklaces and many bracelets.

Hairstyle is usually voluminous and fluffy. In fashion - a perm with small curls and bouffant, which are fixed with a large number of varnish. Smooth hair seemed unfashionable relic of the '70s. For the evening, curled ponytail on the side looked spectacular. Short hair was laid, leaving the ears open so that gorgeous earrings were visible.

Makeup is not inferior in extravagance along with hair. The fashion was "fox eyes" with a bright black eyeliner, boldly applied to the eyelashes with mascara and shades of bright shades: pink, blue, green, lilac, and at the same time. Shadows applied to the entire eyelid, to the eyebrows. Lipstick - mostly dark, but bright colors and more brilliance. Pearl shades that were actively used both for lips and for eyes were very fashionable.