Madonna - Crop tops (with mesh overlays!) lots of crucifixes and beaded jewelry, rubber bracelets from your wrist to your elbow. Big cross earrings. Hair should be teased and tied up with a bandana or a lace scarf. Short skirts with funky tights, cut off T-shirts and f*ck me pumps! OR-top off the look with the "Desperately Seeking Susan" boots! You girls know what I’m talking about!

Adam Ant (Kings look) - Short jacket with lots of pins on it. Sporadic braids in hair with shiny ribbons braided in. Tight black leather (or vinyl) pants. Be sure one braid falls down over forehead. Lots of scarves and bandanas tied around arms and legs, along with feather "roach" clips. Tall boots will look awesome. Eyeliner, and lip-gloss are required, as well as white streak painted across nose.

Boy George - Braided hair (or wig) with lots of colored yarn, tin foil and Long hair braided into small sections, white lab coat, and multicolored eye makeup, a black hat with a brim. Be sure to be able to come up with catty remarks to the "other" boy George's in the room.

Duranie - Brightly colored, slim cut suit, with a skinny leather tie. White shirt. Hair teased in front. I recommend Aqua Net Extra hold. Eyeliner, lip-gloss and a pout are required.

Prince - Long fitted jackets (purple satin!), hair moussed and swishing over one eye, high heel boots, ruffled shirts and pants that button up the legs. Bonus: Two girls dressed in lingerie to drape on your arm-hot!

Blues Brothers - Wear a black suit, black tie, white shirt and a black fedora. Get a friend to do the same. Be prepared to sing "Soul Man."

Robert Smith/Siouxsie Sioux - Buy black hairspray and rat, rat, rat that hair 'til it looks like you got the mange. Clothing should be mostly black, however splashes of red or purple are also acceptable. You a light powered of face white to give yourself a deathly pallor. You must wear red lipstick, smeared for Robert, with pointy lips for Siouxsie. Black eye makeup for both, Siouxsie also requires penciled in squared off eyebrows. Robert requires wearing big ugly white high top tennis shoes with all black clothing (faux pas!), while she generally favors exotic, sexy clothes and kimonos.

Jeff Spicoli / Fast Time at Ridgemont High - Sean Penn had this look down, the stoned surfer boy. Hawaiian shirts, unbuttoned down the front, Bermuda shorts, slip on Vans and a tanned, space-y look. "Dude, I'm there." (Dude, don’t forget the bagel)."

Joan Collins/Dynasty - Our favorite "bitch" of the decade, find a tightly nipped in dress or suit with large shoulder pads, or ruffles. Wear a big rhinestone necklace and gaudy earrings. Remember, ostentatious is the name of the game. Big, red glossy lips and a "made-up" face are de rigueur.

Mr. T - I pity the foo' who doesn't want to be Mr. T. All those gold chains might be a bit pricey, but you can fake the look with cheap dollar store chains. Mohawk wig, black vest and black pants. Bust out that bling.

Cyndi Lauper - Brightly colored, mismatched tutus and crinoline skirts, jean jacket and lots of multicolored plastic jewelry, like you find at Mardi Gras. Find (or make) a brightly colored bustier (these dye really well with RIT dye.) Buy two or more colors of spray in hair spray and rat your hair up. Be sure to have fun girls.

New Waver - Basic Levi jeans or baggy old man pants, white T-shirt and a black vest. Also, shirts that open on a diagonal and close with snaps or zippers are totally cool. Hair must be vertical...and preferably a bright color. Pierced ears on guys are good. Wear dark sunglasses (wayfarers or cat-eyes) and be sure to have your Sony Walkman with you all the time.

Pee-Wee Herman - I love Pee Wee. Skinny (preferably too small) light gray suit, a white shirt, red bow tie. Part hair slightly to the side and slicker down with gel. Put a little blush on the roses of your cheeks and just a light touch of red lipstick. Just remember to keep your hands to your self! HA!

Don Johnson/Miami Vice - Ah yes....every woman's dream man. Pastel "Italian" style suit (baggy pants, big wide shoulders and a T-shirt underneath. Loafers with no socks, and a just haven't had the time to shave today look.

Tom Cruise - White T-shirt, blue jeans and a black sportscoat and sunglasses--act vacant.

Valley Girl - Bright neon colors are good, sweatshirt dresses with headbands, leg warmers and skinny leggings. Catch phrases: "Like", "Like totally", "Barf out", "Gag me with a spoon" and "Fer sure".

80’s Prom Queen or King: Hit the thrift stores or Ebay to find that once fabulous gold lame dress or grey tux with that pink metallic cummerbund, better yet the ruffled tux shirt! Check out Pretty in Pink’s prom scenes for inspiration!

Links for costume page:
The Origional Parachute Pants Store
80’s Costume Accessories
Clothes of the 80’s

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