Over a year ago, I wrote up a post about my top three favorites featuring 90’s fashion in movies. Can’t believe it’s taken me over a year to write a follow up, but I did it.
If you asked me what my favorite era is for fashion and style, hands down, 90’s is number one. If you asked my second, hands down, 80’s for sure. I love the bright colors, tacky nature, and Memphis design. The music is memorable, the movies are classics, and it’s an era that we keep revisiting to gather inspiration. It was such a ‘one of a kind’ period and it’s full of a plethora of amazing things.
I put together a list of my top favorite 80’s stylings in movies that I appreciate a ton.
Yes, a movies featuring both Cyndi and Jeff Goldblum exists, and it’s not exactly a very well known movie. As you probably expect, yes it’s a cheesy flick, but it’s fun. It involves psychics and lost temples. As you’d expect, Cyndi’s style also makes its way into the movie. It’s a little toned town compared to her known eccentric look, but her outfits are still super fun and very Cyndi.
The film itself didn’t get very high reviews, and while watching, you can probably see why. But Vibes is an entertaining watch and Cyndi is just precious. Her quirky personality stands out just as much as her wardrobe, and it’s hard to take your eyes off her. It’s honestly a real pleasant watch, especially when Cyndi is on the screen.
This movie was written and directed by a woman, featuring a whole lot of woman, which is a big deal for the mid-80s. Only a woman’s touch can make a movie so visually appealing. This was also filmed before Madonna was really a household name. Her music career was taking off around that time, and being in this film, as well as others, for sure only did more good than harm.
One reason this movie is a classic is because of the style in every sense – the scenery and the fashion. The wardrobe that originally belonged to Madonna’s character was a big deal. Her pyramid jacket alone is one thing that is memorable about this movie.
It turned 30 last year, and it’s still considered a classic. This movie holds the test of time and is still inspiring a whole lot of girls out there which is real cool.
“Wild” definitely describes Melanie’s character in this movie. The 80’s featured a lot of movies of wild girls trying to save men from their boring lives (that dreaded Manic Pixie Dream Girl syndrome) – but that’s a topic for another day. The character Melanie plays is a real spontaneous personality. Her look definitely stands out, and although she changes her appearance mid-way, she really only wears like four outfits throughout the movie. A good chunk of the film she is seen wearing a simple black outfit, but it’s her accessories that are cool as hell. Sometimes all you need is a simple outfit where you let your accessories do the talking. It’s a bit reversed from how I work with dressing myself, but that’s why people make inspiration lists such as this.
Pretty In Pink is too much of a classic, I almost didn’t want to add this to the list. It seems like a typical movie to talk about drawing 80’s inspiration from, since John Hughes movies are what defines the 80’s. With that said, it’s stupid to not add this to the list. Molly Ringwald’s look is iconic, and her outfits are definitely inspiring. Her character is another example of how you can really discover some great thrift store finds, as her character is explained as part of the lower class. That doesn’t stop her from being stylish in her own cool way though. Her prom dress was even made the way it was described in the movie which is a cool fun fact as well.
That image ⤴ by the way, looks like me when I’m sitting at home on the floor spread out working on cutting and sewing things.
Anyway, the 80’s was a cool time, and these leading ladies brought their unique style to the big screen making it visible that girls can dress real cool. This style is my kind of my style. What’s your kind of style?
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