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Is 80s Jazzercise Fashion Really Gone? 26
Is 80s JazzercIse Fashion really Gone? Written by Riley Drumm
These iconic outfits have been a marker of the 80s, especially in TV shows and movies. Examples of this fashion can be seen in the original 80s Slasher film entitled Death Spa, as well as in modern interpretations on the 80s as seen in The Goldbergs and American Horror Story: 1984.
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Not only is there a resurgence in certain items from this era, but many popular clothing pieces have also taken direct inspiration from 80s workout gear. Yoga pants are a classic example, with the nylon stretchy fabric and tight, yet flattening silhouette. Workout wear has been incredibly trendy within the last few years, and the reason for that is it’s comfortability and functionality. Models, mothers, and young women are seen constantly sporting workout sets even when they’re not going to a workout. Part of this reemergence also helps capture that eclectic, funky look that many use as a source of inspiration. While there is pressure in the fashion industry to constantly be wearing something unique, I think 80s silhouettes and neon colors help to capture that. Slowly but surely, fashion trends from the 80s are working their way back into the mainstream and runway fashion scene. We’ve seen legwarmers being worn with boots in the fall, printed colorful tights, and metallic silver handbags in recent seasons. Since workout wear and 80s inspiration are both in full swing in the fashion world, what better time is there to reminisce on the classic 80s jazzercise mom! Think Jane Fonda videos, women jazzercising on VHS, all in their uniforms of high-waisted and brightly colored everything. What made the 80s era of workout wear different from the eras before is how it is accessorized. The leotard and tights combination had been a staple of the 60s and 70s, but the legwarmers, sweatbands, and even the funky color block patterns are what make it stand out.
Layout by Julia Leedom Photographer: Manuela Juliao Models: Andy Meeker & Nora Dettling Stylist: Alaina Stanisci
