The only modern day artist I actually really like is lady gaga, other then that I like soft cell, simple minds, frankie goes to hollywood, david bowie etc etc.
Also pink floyd, queen and all the other 80's bands.
Another thing I love about the 80's is the fashion and make up.
I instantly fell in love with this picture the moment I saw it. The colours and the cross dressing and the make up just completely blew me away. I love the fashion and outlandishness of it all.
Now obviously I don't walk around in rainbow socks with a cherry red mullet but you can easily recreate the theme and feel of this photo and the 80's vibe in a wearable outfit..... but it may not come cheap.
Lets start with the t-shirts. You an easily get a "bowie" or "kiss" t-shirt on amazon, but the neckline would be horrible and it wouldn't look too flattering.
This top. This is the one. Its £24 in miss selfridge which is WAY over what i would usually spend on a top, so I guess it wont be in my wardrobe any time soon, but it really has that 70s/80s feel that we're going for with this outfit.
Now for shorts. I am addicted to my high waisted shorts, I wear them with EVERYTHING but they would cover up the beauty of this top.
I apologise for the bad quality of this picture but the shorts would go dynamite with our fabulous top. I like these shorts cause it kind of reflects the vintage, bold Britannia theme that the 80's had. At the moment these shorts are £5 on sale in new look. Total bargain but be quick!
Moving onto shoes and tights.
now, the stripy ones are quite out there and will draw attention to your legs where as the fake suspender tights will give you a sexy, edgy look. Its up to you but personally I prefer the fake suspender ones.
They are both from new look.
As for shoes any bold 'platformy' heels will do.
These are both from new look.
what would we do without new look?
Well we've built an 80's themed outfit, have a go yourself throwing block colours and rock t-shirts together.
Who knows what you could create.
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