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The 80s was a very confused and complicated fashion period. Influenced fully by the media and it's a stars, teenagers sought to look exactly like their idols. When the Flashdance came out, tank tops, torn jeans and tight-fitting pants took centre stage. Those who didn't wear such clothes wore Michael Jackson and Madonna's fishnet, leather, chains and stockings.

* Overcoat largely popular due to Audrey Hupburn.

Due to Jane Fonda's influence, most girls fell in love with zippered ankles, patched pockets and parachute pants. Leg warmers were popular due to the airing of Flashdance.

* Leg warmers popular with girls.

Big hair, denim, tights, and other fashion statements that no person today can understand were the height of cool during the decade of the 1980s. It was an era of fashion that went out of style with the decade and may never return except for appearances at 80s dances. Everything was meant to be loud in its display. People dressed up so that they would catch your eye and the wind several inches above their heads.

* Black nylon parachute pants with two pockets in the front and back.

 

 

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