Girls really should just have fun

I have never understood why people insist on referring to the 80s as 'the decade fashion forgot'. Its no problem at all if all that opulence and glitz is just too much in this minimalist age, but for me personally, I can never get enough of pure, unapologetic 80s' fashion; lame, leggings and ridiculously big hair dos and all. Indeed, it has been mentioned a lot here, frequently in comments, about my love of 80s fashion (it says so under the 'About me' header), so it is only fitting to compile this post really. Imagine my delight though, when I was researching for my post 'Anarchy in...autumn' a while back and noticed a lot of 80s -isms - shiny material, clashing colours, big bows, puffball skirts etc, yes, someone had a smile plastered across their face. Much of Betsy Johnson's a/w show seemed in my eyes as a tribute to Debbie Harry in her Blondie days and a further look at some more shows with the 80s firmly in mind, proved my theory right - the 80s are acceptable again! These shows only reaffirm my love of 80s' style and why exactly it is that I love that era so much, but perhaps, they will also manage to encourage those previously of a negative disposition to come over to the 'ker-azy- 80s' side.

And the 80s certainly is crazy, that's why I love it so much. Compared to nowadays where fashion seems so serious - dark, edgy, moody - the majority of the time, the 80s appears to have a sense of humour and vivaciousness, two things that I consider very important regarding clothes. I adore the faux - grandeur of Dynasty - esque glamour, the playful punkiness of Madonna in her Desperately Seeking Susan Days, the slouchy-trashiness of the 80s' rock chick look, the huge hair and super - colourful spectacle that is 80's make -up. Basically, lets just all abandon 'edgy magazine editorial - cool' for a moment, and let our hair down, with a spritz of hair spray, of course..
Ease yourself into 80s' style with a spangly or leather jacket. Personally speaking though, I wouldn't be able to get enough of Kate Bush's seriously awesome purple sequinned jacket.

Frills and puffballs are pure, 80s' fashion magic! Think less 80s' prom flouncy disasters and more short 'n' flirty, youthful creations like at Marc by Marc Jacobs.

You don't get more 80s then the cave woman - asymmetrical shoulder look. It has surprisingly got quite a revival recently with shows like Balmain, showcasing a whole host of one - shouldered numbers.

The 80s was all about sparkle and glitz. Sophistication wasn't the name of the game, like it is today, but rather more is more is more. Flamboyant, luxe and completely over the top was what this decade stood for in fashion terms.

Sparkle like a star or...um...like the blonde one from 'Dynasty' in glitzy lames and shiny foils.

One of the most iconic looks of the 1980s was the Princess Diana fussy, high - collared blouse and indeed, the late princess continues to inspire today.
If all that glitter is just too damn glam, put a bow in your hair and jam on the old guitar, looking effortlessly cool in tuxedo jackets, slouchy sweaters and drainpipes.

For that mega 80s look, think frivolous, puffy shapes, big bows and sumptuous swathes of satin.

Photos of 80s supermodels and ad campaigns etc. courtesy of the Fashion Spot