Scrunchies and parachute pants we’re happy to leave in the past but some of those over-the-top fashion trends have us feeling downright nostalgic — and where there is longing, there is gratification. Maybe it was taking in Marc Jacobs’ Resort 2017 collection to the sounds of Duran Duran, but suddenly we’re craving windbreaker-inspired jackets, puffy-sleeved everything and metallic numbers that’ll put the whole club to shame.
Click through the slideshow below for six so-bad-they’re-awesome 80s fashion trends that have designers’ — and our — animal-printed seal of approval.
80s Trends
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Colored Acid Wash
The acid wash process, first used in 1985 by Italian denim brand Rifle Jeans, has rock bands and the cast of Beverly Hills, 90210 to thank for its meteoric rise to stardom. Marc Jacobs went all out with a colorful Canadian tux, but we prefer the eye-catching denim wash with a more subtle topper or band tee.
Image: Courtesy of Marc Jacobs
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Colored Acid Wash
Topshop Lilac Acid Wash High Rise Jeans, $49.99 at Nordstrom
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Colored Acid Wash
American Apparel Acid Wash High-Waist Jean Cuff Short, $29 at American Apparel
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Door-Knocker Earrings
Debbie Gibson and Madonna's much-beloved chunky earpieces are the perfect way to accessorize both dramatic, oversized silhouettes and sleek, minimal outfits. Door knockers made a comeback on the Fall 2016 runways of both Balenciaga (seen here) and Celine.
Image: Imaxtree
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Door-Knocker Earrings
Monies Door Knocker Clip-On Earrings, $120 at Farfetch
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Door-Knocker Earrings
ExquisiteGem Silver Horseshoe Door Knocker Earrings, $40 at Etsy
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Wide, Waist-Cinching Belts
How better to distinguish your puffed-sleeve, shoulder-padded upper half from your ruffle-skirted bottom than with a bold, waist-whittling belt? We're willing to try out Isabel Marant's more subtle take on the 80s fashion trend.
Image: Imaxtree
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Wide, Waist-Cinching Belts
Balmain Embellished Suede Waist Belt, $2,325 at Net-a-Porter
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Wide, Waist-Cinching Belts
Étoile Isabel Marant Leather Waist Belt, $255 at Net-a-Porter
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Windbreakers
Between leggings, dancewear, tracksuits and iridescent windbreakers, it's safe to say that 80s fashion witnessed the first coming of the athleisure trend. Needless to say, fashion's obsession with sporty gear carried well into the 90s — and beyond.
Image: Courtesy of Marc Jacobs
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Windbreakers
Surf Style x UO Reissue Windbreaker, $69 at Urban Outfitters
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Windbreakers
Maison Kitsuné Windbreaker Jacket, $295 at ByGeorge
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Fanny Packs
Though they've been rebranded as "belt bags," these tourist and festivalgoer staples are direct descendants of the garish nylon fanny packs once used to carry quarters for pay phones, among other things.
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Fanny Packs
Alexander Wang Prisma Fanny Pack, $255 at Shopbop
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Fanny Packs
Alexander Wang Belt Bag, $495 at Barneys
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Puffed Sleeves
For those in search of a new way to celebrate the shoulder, we have the answer. Vetements posited that an exaggerated outline is the answer to any sartorial slump, but Fendi (pictured) and Marc Jacobs are putting that 80s fashion theory to the test.
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Puffed Sleeves
Isabel Marant Étoile Puff Sleeves Printed Velvet Dress, $495 at Luisa Via Roma
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Puffed Sleeves
Fendi Fashion Show Shirt, $800 at Fendi
