Search For Awesome Clothes Worn in 80s Fashions

The awesome thing about dressing up in 80s outfits, is that there are so many choices you can virtually mix and match elements with.

Where do you start? What main elements consist of an 80s fashion outfit?

Popular trends include fluro - neon, stone wash, acid wash denim, lace, mesh, lycra, polyester and don't forget taffeta and satin for the 80s prom dresses..

Once you have an idea of what 80s styles you are looking for, your next best step, is to work out who, where and when you can get your 80s gear from.

These are where you should score best for finding clothes worn in the 80s.

• Family and friends: Parents, uncles and aunts, friends of the family.
• Vintage and second hand clothes shops in your local area. I have found they have the best range, and are the cheapest for your authentic 80s clothing.
• $2 import stores for fantastic items such as scrunchies, beaded necklaces, party gear and misc 80s jewellery.
• 80s costume specialist online stores: The costume store links provided in these pages are brilliant. I have taken great care to find these wonderful stores, who provide that extra perfect something for your 80s costume or outfit.

  Please take the time to click on the products and look through these online stores. There are some brilliant 80s stuff, and quite cheap, too.

• Costume jewellery stores.

For the most of it, your accessories will be what brings your 80s costume to life.

Leg warmers, lace ribbons, fingerless gloves, necklaces and dangley earrings.

There's a chance these may be hard to find. Do not worry though, like I said earlier, you will be able to buy plenty of 80s accessories online.

Finding 80s outfits and 80s costumes, is quite a bit like treasure hunting. Have fun with it!

Start by looking for ideas for clothes worn in 80s, with these styles. Don't forget you can mix and match 80s outfits.