5 Eighty’s Comebacks

Written by Suzanne on September 12, 2008

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The funny thing about the 80′s is people laugh at the big hair photos, dis the big belts, lace gloves, or Molly Ringwald dancing, but many ideas and styles from the 80′s keep creeping back each year. I first noticed some 80′s influences a few years ago and then they disappeared again. Recently these trends are popping back into current pop culture.

Here are 5 Eighty’s Comebacks, like em or not:

1. Venetian Blinds style sunglasses.

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Remember these? Well they are back and once again we can have limited vision while trying to look cool at the same time. These were totally rad back in the day. You can order some via  shuttershadesonline.com/main.html

 

2. Leg Warmers

You can find leg warmers in all different colors and prints at any department store. I doubt I’ll sport them now but there was something fun about wearing legwarmers over my skinny jeans. I felt like I could break into a Flashdance move whenever I felt inclined. Maybe I’ll try them again these days and moonwalk down the store aisles. If I feel so inclined that is.

How cute is this? Now they have baby legwarmers:  babylegs.com/

 

3. Neon

Bright orange, lime green, fluorescent pink, a blast of yellow! Yep all those colors are back on the shelves coloring everything from big hoop earrings, big belts, and torso shirts with leggings. Luckily, with the fall season upon us many stores are turning down the lights on these bright frocks and opting for duller hues.

Check out these Back to the Future, Jetson style Neon accessories: neontrim.com/clothes.html

 

4. Ghostbusters

The Ghostbusters movie premiered in 1984. It spawned cartoons, video games and even a Ghostbusters 2. According to Sci Fi Wire, Ghostbusters 3 is in the works. Looks like some of the original Ghostbusters like Dan Akroyd, and Bill Murray will be involved. The big question for director Ivan Reitman will be, “Who you gonna call?” Maybe Ray Parker Jr or should they get these Latvian guys?

 

5. Mr. T and the A-Team

I pity the fool who believes this one.  According to Wikipedia, a movie is planned for July 2009, based on the A-Team. I wonder what Mr. T has to say about that? Here he is talking all things 80′s fashion:

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4 Comments to “5 Eighty’s Comebacks”

  1. Robyn Says:

    U know…I went to Target the other day and noticed leg warmers and made a scene right there. “OMG no way!!! I have to get some of these” and then went on to tell Sean about the times I used to wear them ALL THE TIME!! Cool that their back and with some neon colors.

    The sunglasses are hilarious! I remember them very well. I don’t remember owning a pair but kids in school had them.

  2. Donna Says:

    I love leg warmers. I bought a pair last year and then forgot to wear them.

  3. Diane Says:

    The Ghostbusters sounds good to me.

  4. Chad Says:

    the a-team movie is in the works. rampage jackson is going to play ba barrakus. he is a ufc fighter who is very popular…

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