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Need inspiration for a quick 80s-themed costume (NBR)

elizabeth&jameselizabeth&james
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I will have at best one hour after work tonight to come up with something to wear to an 80s themed Halloween party. The challenge: no time to go out shopping for anything, and also have limited supply of even regular clothes b/c of my changing size/shape...

Anyone have any easy make-at-home costume ideas? It's just a party at a friend's house- I think a little effort will be appreciated but a big production of a costume not necessary/expected (I thought the party was off and found out yesterday it is on, otherwise I might have spent some time thinking about this b/f now!)

One suggestion was to wear a hat and glue/tape/affix 16 Candles to it. (and just wear regular clothes for the rest of it). Subtle is OK... I mean, if I had more time, I have visions of being a Strawberry Shortcake character... but quick an simple is good for now!

I have skinny jeans, I think I have a curling iron (no crimper!), and I probably could come up w/ some frosty blue eyeshadow if the costume required it...other than that, I have nothing that screams 80s to me...If you have ideas- please share! Thx!

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  • leneae10leneae10 member

    There are some great ideas here: https://www.ehow.com/how_6396639_diy-80_s-halloween-costumes.html

    Flashdance!!!!!

    Big Hair - with wings and big bangs.  A thick headband.

    Have fun!!!!!!!

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  • MissK8MissK8

    What about layering two pairs of colored socks and scrunching them down a bit? Also, any big bows you have for your hair and BIG bangs (use your curling iron, backcomb them, and LOTS of hairspray) a shirt tied on the side in a knot, a side ponytail... Can you tell I was a child of the 80's?  Stick out tongue

     

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  • spincat9spincat9 member
    imageleneae10:

    There are some great ideas here: https://www.ehow.com/how_6396639_diy-80_s-halloween-costumes.html

    Flashdance!!!!!

    Big Hair - with wings and big bangs.  A thick headband.

    Have fun!!!!!!!

    Flashdance is what immediately came to my mind too!

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  • rabstbmomrabstbmom
    I've seen legwarmers in stores again (shudder) but I don't remember where to suggest a quick pick-up. Anything super bright/neon would work, too.
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  • darvadedarvade member
    if you wear the jeans, you have to peg the bottoms. and big tshirsts or sweatshirts and pull off your shoulder.  leggings were big back then too, so if you have any laying around.  bright colors.
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  • jesmckennajesmckenna member
    My sister is going as Bob from "What About Bob."  (I THINK it's from the 80's, if not it was early enough in the 90's that nobody will know.)  She made a shirt that says "Don't hassle me, I'm local" and is wearing a jar around her neck with a sweedish fish in it. 
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