80’s Accessories

The 1980s saw a number of unique fashion trends surface as a result of advancements in the fashion industry. One such advancement was the creation of tube socks. Although these popular socks were originally created back in 1967, their popularity exploded during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Tube socks were characterized by their long length that typically went up…

There is no doubt that the 80s were home to some amazing and epic fashion trends that we will never forget and one of those trends was satin gloves. These gloves typically went up all the way up to or past the elbow, and they were usually worn to formal events along with an evening dress. They were a staple…

You may have seen celebrities wearing Keds in the 1980s, and you probably remember them being basically everywhere if you grew up in the best decade ever. Jennifer Grey wore them in Dirty Dancing, they were seen in other popular movies, and if you were around in the 1980s you probably owned a pair or two yourself! Keds shoes were…

Wide brim hats are just one of the many fashion trends popular in the 1980s that have made an unanticipated comeback in recent years. Though these hats were very popular in the past, many people today may not remember them or understand why they were so popular in the first place. A wide brim hat is a type of hat…

The 80s gave us quite a few memorable fashion trends, but none are more iconic than the bangle. Also known as “chunky bracelets,” these accessories can be spotted in nearly every vintage fashion catalogue, family photo, and even 80s reboots. So why were “bangle bracelets” such a popular 1980s fashion? Let’s explore the history and phenomenon behind this beloved pop…

Pearl necklaces are one of those timeless jewelry fashions, but they were especially popular in the 1980s. The 80s was an era of trend explosions, and this included the field of jewelry. One of the most iconic pieces of jewelry in the 80s was the pearl necklace, donned by pop superstars Madonna and Cyndi Lauper, as well as by royalty,…

While penny loafers had been common footwear throughout the 1900s, it wasn’t until the 1980s that they saw their peak in popularity. These unisex shoes were extremely popular among both the preppy and pop cultures of the 80s. These shoes had been popular for many decades before the 1980s because of their classic design, but the rise of preppy fashion…

If you lived through the 80s, you probably owned a pair of Futuristic Sunglasses. These were shades that looked like they were from out of this world, and they fit in perfectly with the bold fashion of the decade. The 80s was a decade that saw society looking forward to the future. As could be seen from the hundreds of…

During the 1980s, bandannas and headbands were one of the most popular accessories for those who loved hair metal bands and wrestling. Some of the greatest names of rock ‘n’ roll at the time were known to sport a bandanna to keep their hair looking good, and several prominent wrestlers also kept their heads wrapped in a stylish bandanna. These…