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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:31:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1596321 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 16:08:53 +0000 Anonymous 1596321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't miss the '80s. Shoulder pads were in everything, including sweaters and blouses. It was crazy, and I never could make those looks work for me. You rock it, though, Suz. Good job! Anonymous on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1596275 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 23:53:24 +0000 Anonymous 1596275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Super look Suz j'apprécie beaucoup la photo no 1 Eliza on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1473564 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:26:44 +0000 Eliza 1473564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great look, Suz. Love what your hair does to kick the look into the 80's, while adding a bit of edge for today. Very nice! Also love the footwear. Bravo! Beth Ann on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1473154 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 15:55:51 +0000 Beth Ann 1473154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie's got a point --- pink skinnies --- Your inspiration is fully evidenced in a truly wearable outfit.  I remember the first half of the 80's as very preppy -- popped collared Izod shirts, penny loafers, etc.  Then New Wave and Punk-lite took over, along with neon and big hair.  Of course, I also moved from the Midwest to LA in 85 --- so it's no wonder the shift seemed to sudden and sharp to me! Angie on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1473143 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 15:40:19 +0000 Angie 1473143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm supporting Team Pink Skinnies.  Karie on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1473084 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 11:16:37 +0000 Karie 1473084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A very '80's Duran Duran look! Super cool. Gigi on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1473043 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 03:55:24 +0000 Gigi 1473043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Suz, your hair is just amazing! Eighties all the way! Great job...very entertaining! Anonymous on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472957 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 23:04:20 +0000 Anonymous 1472957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the look, love the hair. Vicki on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472956 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 23:03:05 +0000 Vicki 1472956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Who needs shoulder pads when you've got tough hair, your shades and a stance like that!!!  I'm so loving the '80s at the moment. Style Fan on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472952 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 22:57:02 +0000 Style Fan 1472952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awesome!  I loved Risky Business.  I agree with Angie.  Your messy hair suits you. approprio on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472683 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 10:07:55 +0000 approprio 1472683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Brilliant! Your inspiration shot is THE BEST.  Agree with Shannon, you need hot pink skinnies pronto! tulle on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472651 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 05:35:50 +0000 tulle 1472651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Something new for you, and super cute! Angie on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472535 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 23:22:31 +0000 Angie 1472535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Let this be the start of your hair journey. I'm being serious. It looks good messy.  jackiec on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472532 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 23:09:35 +0000 jackiec 1472532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great rendition, Suz!! You are rocking these challenges Caro in Oz on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472529 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 23:06:31 +0000 Caro in Oz 1472529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE!! Your hair looks fantastic. rachylou on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472383 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:47:25 +0000 rachylou 1472383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Omg. Saw this and right away I was all FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF!!! But what about prom, Blaine? What about prom?! catgirl on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472343 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:17:26 +0000 catgirl 1472343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just posted about this color combo in Tracey's post today, and here it is!  Love it head to toe, and what are those shoes, woman?!  They are like totally awesome to the max. texstyle on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472221 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 14:47:52 +0000 texstyle 1472221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great Suz - love the hair too - and the pink soles are perfect. Jaime on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472216 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 14:38:51 +0000 Jaime 1472216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The pink soles are fantastic - love how you matched them with your belt. It is frightening to me how little comes to mind about the 80s until I look at everyone's pictures and then boom! Soundtrack helps too! Angie on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472215 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 14:38:11 +0000 Angie 1472215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WOOOHOOOOO. My favourite decade. YAY.  GREAT, Suz. You are THEE most adorable Tomboy in the world. Fab little pose and perfect touch with the oxfords, sunnies and bigger hair. A little and much pretty version of Joel in Risky Business.  LOVE Fun inspiration pic too. You nailed it, and rocked this challenge. Thanks for being a super sport.  *passing the hairspray and extra shoulder pads* Transcona Shannon on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472154 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:50:06 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1472154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are flippin' ADORABLE Suz! You have really rocked this era challenge. I think you nailed it - particularly when not having the exact pieces (I think you need hot pink skinnies in your wardrobe ). LOVE that song! Suz on "Fashion Era Challenge: The 80s" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-era-challenge-the-80s-2#post-1472152 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:48:11 +0000 Suz 1472152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I associate the 80s (especially the early to mid -80s)  with black and white, grey, and hot pink. (Inspiration pic is actually  '79, but you get the idea.)  And to me the 80s also mean skinny pants, big shoulders (lots of jackets), jelly shoes, oxfords, an urban sensibility.  Here's my attempt. I don't have a big-shouldered jacket, and I don't have big hair. But I tried to "punk up" the hair (my attempts were less successful than Rachylou's earlier this week due to lack of product). And I chose a tux jacket since I remember wearing one back in the day. Black and white checks, vinyl oxfords. Skinny grey jeans, pink belt.  And the soundtrack? <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRh4-czxbT0">The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades. </a>