Each decade creates new images and trends. The fashion of the 80s is characterized by one word - "Too". This is a controversial period in fashionable story, when everything was mixed: classic and bright colors, fitting clothes and very wide models, sports style and bright massive jewelry, mini skirts and dresses in the floor, new subcultures and retros.

In the 80s of the 20th century, several styles were connected: upgraded classic, ultra-modern (neoclassic), retroforming, sporty style, clothing made of denim and others. IN different countries Trendy trends of that time have both similarities and differences.

the USSR

In fashion, the revolution has definitely happened. Modesty goes to the background, on the first - the riot of paints. Popular flows of the eighties affected fashion trends of that time: rollers, snowboards, hip-hop, techno, aerobics. Men's and women's clothing made of acidic colors shot with bright inscriptions (especially branded signs), sparkles and rhinestones, multicolored buttons. Dimensional things complemented the fringe, spacious jackets had a pronounced line of shoulders.

Four images were distinguished from this manifold:

• aggressive business woman;
• romantic lady;
• sexy girl;
• athlete.

Sexy style was considered the most popular. Each girl had leggings, dress-trumpet, skirt-balloon, bright color leggings, short leather jacket-root, shoes and a wide belt on the hips. The clothes were predominantly tight, consisted of stretching and lycra.

In the 80s, it was fashionable to play sports, especially aerobics. Bright costumes for physical classes appeared, fashion magazines of that time are distinguished by abundance of photographs of slim girls in sports outfits. A bright sports suit of the mid-80s was not intended for sports, it was a "outlet costume."

Soviet people became known foreign brands, became fashionable to put the labels of these companies on the front side of the costumes and other clothes. Since there was a shortage of things in the country, everyone tried to create a unique outfit and issue a fashionable brand. For example, a semi-self-type windbreaker was considered a sample of Paris fashion. Massive shoulder belts appeared, women wore huge sizes, similar to men, jackets. The beer of fashion was wide pants banana, narrowed down, be sure to bright color or with a multi-colored print. Often there was a combination of black with red, white or blue.

In the mid-80s, "boiled jeans" became popular. Foreign clothing with Soviet people was not affordable, so they cooked jeans on their own. To do this, we were bred whiteness and digested clothes on fire, having previously combed or screwing up the nodules so that in the end it turned out not in one-window, but with a bizarre pattern.

Jeans-pyramids came to replace boiled jeans. Such styles were distinguished by a rather wide riding and narrow pantian. At the bottom of the cuff was done below. The most fashionable were blue-colored models with an embroidered or braced camel on the pocket of the back.

Abroad

In the 80s, the change of fashionable trends took place especially rapidly. There are many new designers who tried to create models as much as possible, modesty went to the background. By appearance It is becoming more difficult to determine social status and financial position. A wealthy man tried to emphasize his place in society with clothing, and less secured, on the contrary, with the help of the wardrobe tried to hide inconsistency.

The line was very actively developed, thanks to which new items were moving quickly, and already well-known brands were improved. In addition, clothes in the style of the 80s implies the use of logos. Then they were everywhere: on sports outfits and even on evening dresses.

Despite the diversity, the main directions in fashion were allocated:

• business;
• fitness;
• romantic;
• sexy

In different countries, they developed in different ways, but combined their predominance of famous brands. Speaking about the style of women of the 80s, in mind, first of all, accessories: Dior's bags, Chanel, Louis Witton, Rolex watch, predominantly gold. Young businessmen were fond of the game on the stock exchange, success brought a respectable suit of the famous brand.

Young punks wore unusual hairstyles, surprising surrounding the gothic outfits: clothes, mainly black, sewered from the skin with ribbon elements. Aggressive notes emphasized metal accessories: belts, rivets, rings, chains. The image was completed with bright color items on the head. The girls allowed themselves to not always look brutally, sometimes they wore a mini skirt with leather jackets, tights into a mesh and short stilettos on high heel. Today, the 80s Party implies just such clothes.

80-x style icons

The cult of a beautiful body has a strong impact on the formation of stamps of clothing of the 80s, they wrote magazines, broadcast from TV screens.

Men

Men's cumiers were Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Boy George, Valery Leontyev, Thomas Andersen, Dieter sick. Each has its own clothing style, underlining the created screen image:

1. Jackson - Widewiering jacket, bulk headdress, leather jacket, leather, white socks, scarf, gloves, shirt and pants of loose cut, many rhinestones and sequins;
2. Bowie - T-shirt, jeans, bright jacket, cervical scarf, footwear on platform, painted hair and makeup;
3. George is a bright headdress, a jacket with metal elements, a lot of cosmetics, different hairstyles;
4. Andersen - leather pants and jacket on a naked body;
5. Valery Leontiev - every time a new exquisite image.

Men also tried to imitate famous idols. Michael Jackson
David Bowie Boy George Valery Leontyev
Thomas Andersen
Dieter sick

Women

For women, the romantic icon of the 80s was the princess Diana. She struck everyone wedding dresswhich took 40 meters of silk. The lush skirt was finished with ancient English lace, the length of the loop was 7.5 meters. This outfit served as the impetus for young designers who later created new romantic collections.

1979 was marked by the premier Margaret Thatcher, which served as the emergence of a new business style. At the same time, the series "Dynasty" was waged, which also influenced the formation of fashionable images of young people.

In the USSR in the 80s, the style was asked Raisa Maksimovna Gorbachev. She asked directions in the sewing of business women's clothing. Alla Pugacheva and Barbara Brylsk were also considered icons of style. The main differences from other periods.

The main features of fashion styles of 80s:

• bright, motley fabrics;
• many rhinestones, sharp spikes, large beads;
• huge pensions;
• mini skirts, bodies;
• sports sneakers or shoes;
• glasses with a bright rim;
• volumetric haircuts and hairstyles: nosch, small curling, feathers;
• excessively catchy meikap and pearl lipstick.

In the 80s, clothing is actively offered by new fashion homes: expensive boutiques of famous fashion designers, small shops inexpensive clothes of young designers. New collections are complemented by notches Retro styles converted to modern way. There are new fabric based on synthetic and lycra. Sportswear lost its direct appointment, she began to wear everyday: to work, at a party, to negotiations, for training. Sexual revolution occurred, from here: mini skirts, high studs, corsets. The style of sexy appeared. Today often organize corporate in the style of the 80s.
Princess Diana
Raisa Gorbachev
Margaret Thatcher
Alla Pugacheva
Barbara Brylskaya

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Style of the 1980s.- Style reproducing Manera, makeup, hairstyles of the 1980s. The main characteristic of the direction is the excessiveness: representatives of generation in clothes preferred catchy models, very short length, too narrow or too voluminous cut. Also, excessiveness manifested in make-up and choosing. The most typical images of the 80s. - Business woman, aggressive sexuality, romantic beauty, perfect sports figure.

Basic Signs of 80s Style

Overall characteristic of the style of the 80s

The style of the 80s was formed under the influence of the cult of a beautiful and healthy body, subculture, as well as the fashion industry and screen images. In the fashion, the reworked retrors, directions born by youth subcultures, musical and dance directions, booming sports. The defining factor in the choice of clothing was the name of the brand. Since the 80s were characterized by excessiveness, the vertex of style was considered.

In different layers of society, clothing and accessories of such brands, like, Armani Jeans, Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaia, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jean Paul Gaultier, Claude Montana, etc., used success.

The main directions of the 80s style

• Aggressive sexuality

In the 80s. The image of the sexy girl was associated with frank, aggressive and provocative outfits. In the US, some representatives of the generation launched tags with the names of those famous from the inside and transferred them to the front side.

Colors - Green, yellow, lemon, red, fuchsia.

Prints - leopard, cage, floral patterns.

Fabrics - Denim, Lurex, Knitwear, Lace, Lycra, Leather, Stretch.

clothing - Mini, shorts, sweaters, and jackets with broad shoulders, windbreakers, bustier, openwork, tops, including sequins or rhinestones.

Bags - Volumetric models and.

Accessories - Lace-Mitentes, cervical, ribbons, hair bandages, clips, earrings and plastic, wide belts and belts tied to waist or hips.

Hairstyle - Chemical curvage, bleached hair or highlighting, flavored lacquer.

Makeup - Bright shadows, eyeliner, blush, lipstick with pearl.

Brands - Yves Saint Laurent, Nike, Adidas, Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaia, Moschino, Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Claude Montana, etc.

• Romance

Romantic direction in the 80s. It was associated with the style of Princess Diana, the fashionable icon of that time, including with its wedding 1981. And made this outfit from 40 meters of silk fabric. The dress consisted of a corsage with sleeves in an ampir style, a lush skirt, trimmed by ancient English lace and a 7,5-meter loop. Princess Diana's outfit inspired many designers to create romantic collections.

Colors - saturated or pastel tones.

Prints - peas, cage, floral motifs.

Fabrics - Lace, guipure, tulle, silk, crepe, tightness, bookle, cashmere, cotton, chiffon, atlas.

clothing - Pencil skirts, lush skirts, case dresses, evening dresses, dresses, with swans and ruffles, jackets, with an overwhelmed waist.

Bags - Shoppers, weekends, sports.

Accessories - Plastic ornaments, hair bandages, wide belts and belts, tied to the waist or hips.

Hairstyle - Chemical curling, spikelet.

Makeup - Red, bright pink, brown lipstick, eyeliner.

Brands- Armani Jeans, Nike, Adidas, Moncler, Moncler R, Moncler Grenoble, Juicy Couture, etc.

Styles of youth subculture

Popular subcultures and directions of the 80s. were, and.

• Hip-Hop 80s

Colors - Black, gray, white, yellow.

Prints - Labels of famous brands, geometric patterns, techno-landscapes, animalistic aggressive, letter and portrait images.

Fabrics - knitwear, denim, polyester.

clothing - Hooded hoodies, wide pants, jeans-pipes, wide.

Footwear - Sneakers, sandals.

Bags- Backpacks.

Accessories - Massive decorations, bandans, wristbands, headbands, belts.

Hairstyle - Chemical curling, pure.

Makeup - Bright pink, red or brown lipstick, eyeliner.

Brands - Reebok, Nike, Adidas, Moschino, Jean Paul Gaultier, etc.

• Gothic 80s

Colors- Black, sometimes in combination with dark red or blue.

Prints - Images of crosses, skulls, pentagram.

Fabrics - Vinyl, grid, leather, knitwear, silk,.

clothing - sweatshirts in a small or large grid, raincoat, leather jackets. In the women's wardrobe also attended torn tights, dresses in the floor, corsets, mini skirts.

Bags - Hobo, postman.

Footwear - Martens, boots on the platform.

Accessories - Collars and bracelets with spikes, Celtic crosses, metallized decorations with the image of a skulls or an eight-pointed star, torn mittles gloves, sometimes piercing, by the end of the 80s - ,.

Hairstyle - In the early 80s, the goths were wore a combed hair of medium length, wide measks, painted strands of hair in blue, red or purple. By the end of the 80s, long straight hair became popular.

Makeup (In men and women) - black or blueberry lipstick, dark shadows, eyeliner, black nail polish, by the end of the 80s popular among the ready marble color of the face, which was achieved with the help of theatrical makeup.

Brands - VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, DR. Martens, Jean Paul Gaultier.

• Preparing 80s

Colors - Deep blue, red, bright yellow, sand, gray, white, khaki, beige. Perhaps their combination with pastel colors.

Prints - Cell, rhombus, strip, as well as a combination of these patterns.

Fabrics - Twid, cotton, wool, cashmere, viscose, mohair.

clothing - Boneless jackets, knitted, blazers, sweatshirts, coats, polo shirts, polo t-shirts, classic trousers, trousers-banana. The girls also wore shirt blouses, a pencil skirt, Plears skirts, skirts and a-silhouette dresses.

Bags - Watchel, backpacks, postmanship, taut, weekenders, briefcases.

Footwear -, ballet shoes, Oxfords, Derby, Bog, shoes on a low heel.

Accessories - rims, bows and tapes for decorating hairstyles, ties, butterflies, cervical and cheerful scarves, belts, bright golf and socks, stripes with university logos and colleges.

Hairstyle - Chemical curling.

Makeup- Blush and lipstick of natural shades.

Brands-, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Filson, Alden, Sperry Top-Sider, QUODDY.

Influence of film industry and show business

• Men's fashion

On the men's clothing style in the 80s influenced Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Boy George, Thomas Andersen and Dieter sick.

Michael Jackson preferred hats, jackets and jackets with broad shoulders, leather jackets, scarves, leafers, loose pants, belts, classic cut, gloves, white socks. Clothes and accessories of the pop king were decorated with numerous sequins and rhinestones.

David Bowie and the battle George chose jeans, t-shirts, jackets with stripes, bright jackets, leather jackets, boots on the platform, cervical scarves. Makeup used in the scene and in life, painted hair. George battle image was more extravagant. He wore bright hats, jackets with metallized elements and rhinestones, used more cosmetics, experimented with hairstyle.

Thomas Andersen and Dieter sick on stage performed in shirts, jeans, leather pants of free cut and leather jackets, often put on a naked body.

From 1984 to 1990 On television, the series "Police Miami: Department of Mravov" was broadcast. The style icon was recognized by the character James Croette, whose role was performed by Don Johnson.In everyday life, the hero of the series wore monophonic T-shirts under the club jackets from Giorgio Armani, linen pants and moccasins on a bare foot, Ray-Ban sunglasses. James preferred pastel tones. For one series, the main character could change to five sets of clothing. Fashion consultants were Werner Baldessarini, and. The artist in the costumes Bambi Bricstone argued that "the concept of the series is to be on top of all the latest trends in Europe."

For five years of broadcasting the series, the demand for club jackets, jackets, Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses and outfits of light pastel shades have significantly increased. Aftersix has created the Miami Police Jackets line, Macy's discovered the Clothing Section of the Mravov.

• Women's fashion

The female style was most influenced by Madonna, Grace Jones and Princess Diana.

Princess Diana adhered to business and romantic styles. She chose Course Dresses from Christian Lacroix, Dresses with Bruce Oldfield, Cehel costumes, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Hats with moderately wide fields, neck scarves, etc.

On the scene and in the daily life of the singer wearing corsets from Jean Paul Gaultier, leather shorts, tops on one shoulder free Croes, embroidered jackets, mini skirts, belts and belts, tied to waist or hips, mittles gloves, sunglasses, massive decorations , broken colored tights, chains-crosses, bright makeup, dressings and bows on hair, freezing, chemical twist.

Grace Jones adhered to styles and in their aggressive orientation. Style icon wore tuxedo from Yves Saint-Laurent, wear on underwear, leather dresses and jackets, leggings, uniforms, boots, high-heeled shoes or platform, boiling hats, male haircut.

Influence of fashion industry

In 1979 released a collection of "James Bond" Spring-Summer 1980, in which he introduced mini skirts, leather shorts and vests. Next year, the designer created the High Tech collection in a hooligan style. In 1981, Georgho Armani launched the Youth Lines of Emporio Armani and Armani Jeans. In 1983, Jean-Paul Gauthier presented the Women's Collection of "Dadaism" with numerous corsets, and founded the same brand. Collections created under the slogan "If you can not be elegant, become extravagant," differed in bright colors, using logos as prints, combination different materials In one dress. In 1984, Jean-Louis Duma, the head of the fashion house, released the first model of the bag, and Jean-Paul Gauthier created a male collection called "Male-Object" with striped jams and skirts. In the female show "Dolls" Spring-Summer 1986 Models Jean-Field Gauthier reached the podium in black satin underwear and stockings. In the mid-1980s created a famous fitting dress with a cape on the head for Grace Jones.

In the 80s, such Japanese designers like Yoshi Yamamoto, and the USA in Europe and the United States. Offered clothing of geometric forms, hoses-kimono, sharp color combinations. When creating collections, a priority was a feeling of comfort and freedom.

The model of the 80s was distinguished by aggressiveness and the riot of paints. The sumers for the imitation were Western stars and directions. Therefore, the main attributes of the 1980s - BACK, chemical curling and tan. Disco, Militari styles were clearly shown, jeans became popular. This is the era of revolutionary changes in fashion directions.

Men's Fashion 80s in the USSR

In the USSR, the 1980s were accompanied by breaking stereotypes. Yet men were less configured to change in the wardrobe.

That's what men wore in the 80s:

• Costumes and shirts.

Guys preferred turtlenecks and shirts of simple cut. The latter also attached short leather ties.

By the end of the 80s, men were put on strict suits with rounded sides. Cruise trousers were equipped with cuffs. In fashion were shoes on a heel with a sharp toe.

• Jeans and pants banana.

At the end of the decade, trousers were a trousers at the end of the decade of the female and male fashion. This bright clothes often sewn independently. At the top of the pants were collected by folds, and the bottom ended with rubber bands.

Soviet guys massively growed their hair, without fear of condemnation. The cult belt was the blue-colored jeans. They were wide on top, and at the bottom they were shook and turned.

Fashion 80s in the USSR Women's

The female style of the 80s was formed under the influence of foreign music and dancing. An important factor when buying clothes was a brand. Often fashionable launched tags with inside and squeezed them in a prominent place.

The most valuable thing that was from Soviet women, are patterns. They were found in the magazines "Worker", "Peasantka" and "Burda Moden". It is "Burda" it clearly showed how to sew clothes on the western manner.

Women's Fashion in the 80s looked like this:

• Inverted triangle as a characteristic female silhouette.
• Suits.

Blazers with linings that were worn with trousers and skirts. The style icon was then Rais Gorbachev. Many Soviet women were equal to her.

In popularity, clothing with wide sleeves "Bat", as shown in the photo. The image of a stylish woman completed a wide belt on the waist.

• Jeans-boiled.

Pick of the mode of the mid-80s - jeans-boiled. The deficit of that time forced women to digest ordinary jeans. In order for the pants to turn into a booze, they were associated with nodes and boiled with chlorine and bleach.

• T-shirts and sneakers.

Sports style has become popular with young people. Wide T-shirts with boilers depicting rock stars - trend of that time.

Bright sneakers complemented the image. Especially appreciated the shoes of the "Adidas" brand, but not everyone could afford to buy them.

• Power and tights.

Black leggings with Liker burst into the market. But real fashionista was looking for bright raspberry and turquoise leggings. They put on wide shirts with a belt, mini skirt or short dresses from knitwear.

Particularly rejoiced by Kapron and synthetic pantyles. They were produced with Lycra and without, but standard white and corporal colors, when there were black in fashion.

The girls did not despair and painted blonde tights of drawing passenger. For preservation, things were sent to the refrigerator, but in the rain mascara was still washed off.

• Casual wear.

Soviet fashion 80s is turtleneck sweaters and slaughtered skirts.

The cult shoes were shoes made of soft plastic. Also wore shoes on a wedge and stilette with an open toe.

• Jackets and "lunas".

Winter fashion of the eighties is the dark jackets and coats, headbands or scarves-tubes. The latter simultaneously served as a scarf and hat.

The boots were also dubs, they called "lunas". Sustained shoes from suede on a wedge.

Fashion and style of the 80s combined incompatible. This is the era of the coup, when people wanted to be liberated, bright and free.

In 2018, the fashion of the old years is being revived. Instead of roses - Skinny jeans with a high waist. Also popular scarves-pipes and dark jackets. Therefore, take a note for a couple of images.

I found a very interesting review on the story of the Soviet fashion of the 1970s and 80s on the site.

1970s

In the 1970s, fashionable things of fashionista were boots-stockings, a turtleneck-noodle, pants-glue, preferably denim, dresses of colorful colors, outfits in a cage, in honor were artificial fabrics (Kriflen).

Alla Pugacheva

Boots-stockings

By the mid-1970s, the length of the Mini won the mind of women, but in contrast to the 60s, preference was given to the onset skirts and dresses.

By the end of the 70s, fluffy fur hats were entered, not without the help of the heroine of Barbara Brylski from the film "The Irony of Fate or With light steam", And especially the caps of foxes were popular.

Frame from the movie "Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Ferry"

Model Tatyana Solovyova (Mikhalkov)

From Vyacheslav Zaitseva

Soviet fashionists pluck their eyebrows into a string, abundantly painted eyelashes and applied light lipstick with glitter effect.

1980s

The 1980s were accompanied by breaking stereotypes, this time was a total deficit, which significantly affected the fashion. In fashion was a unisex style, which significantly affected the psychology of the then youth, the coarse, causing the behavior of girls was often accompanied by fights on discos, and this was considered the norm of behavior.

The production of the 80s can be characterized as a sports avant-garde, a rectangular silhouette clothing, with broad shoulders, a tendency to geometrism was traced, the outfits are decorated with asymmetrical triangular inserts, countless pockets, fashionable shawls, jackets, boots, men and women prefer clothes of the same cut .

Show Valentina Yudashkina

Irina Ponarovskaya

In the early 80s, at the peak of popularity there were trousers-bananas, ending in at the bottom of the magnificent ruffle, as a rule, were worn with tops.

Approximately the mid-1980s, the so-called "Varenks" entered the fashion, this masterpiece was made at home - cooked with a bleach, this trend was wore everything from representatives of pop groups and ending with ordinary youth.

In the middle of the 1980s, the sleeve called "Bat", I remember that we do not agree with the girlfriend the same sweatshirts (approximately, such as in this picture), and when they did not know about it, they didn't talk about each other, subsequently neither she Nor me, these notorious sweatshirts did not wear, and it was in the era of the deficit. Currently, everything, on the contrary, with such a wealth of choice and prices, people manage to look equally like from one orphanage, sorry for a lyrical retreat, so on.

Headwear were also quite interesting, the girls wore "caps-pipes", and guys knitted "Petushki".

Cap-trumpet

Cap "Cockerel"

By the end of the 80s, a significant breakthrough occurred in fashion, I think the Russian-speaking magazine "Burda Moden" made its significant adjustments, no unification, widespread jackets replaced more feminine, flirtary shredded, entered the tulip skirts, openwork tights with Lurex , Wide belts, the only thing still relevant to the lining shoulders in blouses, jackets, dresses, the first leggings appeared, then they were restrained colors, mostly black.

Accessories preferred decorations from color plastics: clips, beads, numerous bracelets.

In the quest was an aerobics, along with fashion on aerobics, striped wool leggings came to aerobics, which were worn not only during sports, but simply.

The Bunitian hairstyles were included in the form of a nobody, in which Melted strands were traced, mercilessly fastened by varnish "Charm", some ladies have given the preference of a chemical curling, undoubtedly, the fashionable singer Madonna influenced the fashion.

In makeup there is a riot of paints, a color palette without restrictions, bright shadows, not pinched eyebrows, lipstick It is necessarily pearl, and for the bottle of the spirits of the "opium" women were ready to sell the soul to the devil.

Group "Cinema" and Viktor Tsoi

Vyacheslav Butusov

Group "Alice" and Konstantin Kinchev

Attributes of rock directions were leather jackets with rivets, gloves without fingers (mitenks), the abundance of icons, rivets, in which youth was dressed. There were such informal movements like punks, metalkers, skinheads.

Modern trends in the fashion world are very ambiguous. Since fashion, like any other life phenomenon, is certain cycles, it is quite logical that each of them will repeat sooner or later.

Each stage in the history of any country is due to characteristic style styles. At the same time, they are closely related to social development societies and technological features of production.

From the 20th century world history Fashion begins to experience important changes. This time, when almost every decade is characterized by new trends and trends not only in the shapes, but also in materials and colors. All these changes have a philosophical substantiation and serious ideology that are inextricably linked with the development of society.

The fashion of the 1980s is one of these cycles, which is very memorable, original and quite bright. In this article we will look at the main directions and styles of the time, the features of the textures and combinations of clothing.

Historical background

The approval of historians that every decade of the 20th century has its own unique "face", has a good basis. Moreover, this "appearance" is connected not only with political influence, but also with the globility of citizens of a country, their social preferences and economic situation. Creative personalities in the face of designers and stylists embody these trends in clothing collections, in creating fashion images that reflect the general mood of society in a particular period.

The textile industry of the eighties showed itself quite brightly. This is the time when new fashion and brands are created massively. At the same time, young designers begin to actively close the famous matrov, offering inexpensive street stuff. Since the foundation of the entire fashionable flow of the eighties was the American fashion, proclaimed freedom and gender equality, things were filled with brightness, combination of narrow and very wide models, colorful and catchy accessories.

What was fashionable in those years? Details in video:

The style of the 80s is characterized not only by the appearance of new trends in the fashion world. At this time, the characteristics of previous decades began to be used for the first time. Using familiar elements of clothing and directions, designers beat them according to the requirements of their time.

The eighties presented the world of fashion new synthetic materials, the most popular of which became litter fabrics. Sportswear sewed, which was used not only for professional sports, but also as casual wear.

The revolution of discrepancy and free behavior led to the popularity of mini skirts that did not hide the charms of female legs, corsets and shoes on a very high heel. At this time, images of seductants are included in fashion, which are open and causing outfits attracted increased attention.

Characteristic features of clothing

Considering that during these years, designers began to give a new life with previous areas in clothing, women's fashion The eighties were upgraded classic styles. The popularity gained neoclassic, where classical forms were transformed into ultra-modern styles that responded to the requests of time. Special demand was used by those things that designers created using new ideas brought to grotesque forms.

The main feature of those years has become a mixture of retro images that have been reconstructed by stylists, and youth subcultures. Music hip-hop, techno and post-punk, aerobics, snowboards and videos - all these popular currents were reflected in the trendy trends of the eighties.

An important distinctive sign of the fashion of that time was sportswear of the brightest colors.

It did not give positions and denim fabric from which not only pants, but also skirts, jackets and dresses. Windbreakers in sports style, leggings from synthetic fabric and sneakers have become an integral part of the girl's image of those years. In this case, the obligatory attribute were catchy accessories, which were attended by many of the most intricate patterns.

Another characteristic feature of the eighties was the desire for a healthy and active lifestyle. Images of slender beauties engaged in aerobics, called on the television screens to play sports. This trend of fashion could not be bypass. Therefore, for women who wanted to look slightly, while combining work and care for children, comfortable models of wide sweaters and long, slightly curved skirts were developed.

Innovations of the eighties

The girl's clothing of that time was the Bunlet, often combining very ambiguous things.

So, a special popularity in those years enjoyed jackets having false shoulders, which visually increased shoulders. Silhouette of a woman lost femininity and looked like a male. At the same time, no less popular was the image of the princess Diana, which used cute hats and romantic clothes.

However, fashionable in everyday style was used not so elegant outfits as a royal family representative. To give the form of femininity, elegant shirts and jeans were used, often coarse style.

Given the special popularity of music in punk styles and disco, fashionable things were filled with their elements. For example, jackets-koshuhi, which have become an integral part of the wardrobe of all fashionistas, are at the peak of popularity today.

Demonstration of femininity

Speaking about the fashion trends of the eighties, it is impossible not to stop at a dress that made it possible to look feminine and at the same time stylish. The "Hourglass" stop remained as relevant. But the stylists began to emphasize on the shoulder line, waist, emphasized the thighs. It is because of this that the silhouette of a woman in such a dress looked very slim and elegant.

Especially fashionable was considered the selection of the shoulder line, which was achieved with the help of buggles and drapery. The belt was a mandatory attribute of the dress, the waistline was emphasized with it.

The length of the dress was chosen so that the legs were visible: it was customary to demonstrate the flawless shape of the legs. Very originally made out the gates of dresses. One example of such collars serves "Apache", which adds a special chic owner of the dress.

The sleeves were created in the form of lanterns or "bat". Folding and plenty of drapery enhanced the impression from the V-shaped cut. All these combinations gave the dress with a special draw and incredible femininity.

In the former USSR, the eighties were marked by important political events: the country began to live under the slogans of restructuring. The first cooperatives are beginning to develop, as well as small enterprises that produce things imitating western trends. In the end of the eighties, people appear who will be in the union fashion product from Western countries.

1988 was marked by the first beauty contest, which was the beginning of cooperation between the USSR with the famous modeling agencies of the West. The mass passion begins with beautiful Russian mannequins.

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The Soviet fashion of this time is very peculiar, the understanding of a good taste bordering the caricature. It was represented by vulgar, often cheap things that were hit by their brightness and tasteless eclectics. No less cheap plastic jewelry, bright makeup and huge bangs on her lacquer bangs - so presented Soviet fashionable image of a fashionable Western girl.

Of course, it is connected not so much with the cauldrinal lack of taste in the beautiful half of the country, but with the complete lack of good goods on store shelves. When the "iron curtain" was opened, and women saw a variety of colors, textures and models, such unusual and attractive, they wanted to use everything immediately.

This, of course, does not mean that there were no women in the Soviet country who dressed elegant and stylishly. For example, many consider the first lady of the country to Tasse the first lady - Raisu Gorbachev.

Modern designs in the style of the 80s

Despite the ambiguity of combinations and styles, the fashion from the 80s is fairly in demand today. We have already spoken about the cyclicality of fashion trends, and the use of things of the eighties today is the best thing confirmation. We give examples of use in the modern wardrobe of things that are the echoes of the interesting era:

• Combination of jacket with jackets and a small short dress. If you want to recreate the image in more detail, use one of the elements of bright neon clothing.
• Nearby jeans or pencil skirts will be perfectly looked with wide sweaters.
• Practically under any dress are perfectly suitable patterned tights or leggings.

As can be seen in the photo, such images look quite feminine and elegant. The main thing is to remember that in the 21st century the choice of clothes is very big, and you should not be like to Soviet beauty, putting it all at once. Choosing things from the eighties for everyday use, remember that you can focus on this time using only one thing.