They had a high waistline and a snug fit through the hips in the early 80s and a pleated waist and fuller hip in the mid to late 80s. Women could choose from a variety of leather jacket styles, from motorcycle jackets and leather dusters to leather blazers and tailored jackets.

Denim jackets followed all of the same trends as denim jeans did, which meant they were available in acid washes, colors and prints, and different fits. Acid washed jeans are back in style now, so you can find new vintage-style jeans relatively inexpensively. Eyeshadows in all shades were popular, and eyeliner and mascara were also available in new shades such as green, blue, and purple.

There were wide leg jeans, stretch pull on jeans, and colored jeans — especially pink, khaki, and white. These pants are sometimes confused with Hammer pants or harem pants, which are very full pants that taper at the ankles, as popularized by MC Hammer. Novelty sweaters — such as Christmas sweaters and sweaters depicting animals, objects or scenery — were also worn in the ’80s.

Lots of thick black eyeliner, red or pink blush, and bright lips characterized the ’80s makeup look. Most girls will wear a layered mix of brightly colored clothes with over the top accessories and crazy 80s hair to make an 80s party outfit. Styles for 80s teenagers and young women tended to have bolder cuts such as V-necks or fitted bodices, and featured bright or bold colors and metallic threads. Logos such as MTV, Esprit, Coca-Cola, political slogans, TV/movie characters (Mickey Mouse, Gremlins), and musicians (Prince, Michael Jackson, Run DMC) were quite popular. These dresses often had gathered or off-the-shoulder necklines and featured lace, ribbons, ruffles, or tiers in their design.Acid wash or stonewash jeans, previously only worn by subcultures like punks, entered mainstream 1980s fashion in the middle years. Sharp Electronics were the club’s first sponsor in 1982 and remained with the club for an incredible 18 years. Although the windbreaker as we know it entered fashion in the ’70s, the ’80s were when windbreakers really began to take off. Stirrup pants were slim pants with a stirrup, or a band of material that encircled the foot, at the bottom. For teens and pre-teens, jelly bracelets, Swatch watches, and friendship bracelets were popular jewelry trends.

Brands such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Converse, Puma, and Pony partnered with important figures in the sports world to promote their shoes.Earrings and a matching necklace were a go-to style, or she could wear a scarf or tie in place of a necklace.