The Sheer Variety of Ladies' 80s Fancy Dress Outfits
The 1980s aren't associated with one particular music genre, unlike other decades. However, not only does this mean that there is a greater variety of costumes which are available, but it also means that your appearance will stand out from the crowd as being totally unique. Dressing up as an iconic singer like Tina Turner or Madonna is a great choice for fancy dress parties or hen nights while you might go for an 80s fitness trainer for your participation in a fun run. Whatever your personal preference and your budget, eBay has the right ladies' 80s fancy dress outfit for you.
What factors should you consider before choosing ladies' 80s fancy dress outfit?Apart from price and where you will wear your costume, you should think about:
- Size: Costumes are sold in women's UK dress sizes 8-24.
- Clothing: Rah-rah skirts, skin-tight leggings, off-the-shoulder outsized T-shirts, and shell suits are all characteristic of the 1980s.
- 80s icons: Alternative costumes include dressing up like a Rubik's cube, Super Mario, a Smurf, Wonderwoman, or a camper from the 'Hi-de-Hi!' TV series.
- Colours: Bright neon colours, metallic shades, and brightly-coloured animal prints were popular 80s fashions.
- Materials: Many of the 1980s materials, such as PVC and nylon, were synthetic.
- Accessories: Always check whether accessories are included with your outfit.
For day-time wear, hair was often worn in a high pony-tail (either in the centre or to the side) while crimping and soft perms were also in fashion. Scrunch drying, with some back-combing, was popular in the 1980s to give the hair body and a slightly dishevelled appearance. If you can't get the right look because of the length/style of your hair, eBay has a wide range of wigs and hairpieces to ensure the authenticity of your costume.
Which accessories do you need for your ladies' 80s fancy dress outfits?Accessories may be included with your outfit or they can be purchased separately on eBay. They include:
- Hair accessories: Sweatbands, hairbands, Alice bands, and/or scrunchies were all worn in the 1980s.
- Jewellery: Brightly-coloured, outsized earrings, neon beaded necklaces, and neon plastic bangles can complete your outfit.
- Footwear: Depending on your costume, choose high-heeled shoes (in bright colours), trainers, or ankle boots.
- Other accessories: Brightly-coloured and/or patterned tights (with or without feet), fishnet tights, lacy gloves, bum bags, and knee-length leggings (worn under skirts) were all popular 80s fashion trends.