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he era that provoked a fashion and music revolution is being celebrated right now, and it’s not too late to jump on the fashion trend of the year – 80s revival! All that glitters is not gold n fact it can be silver, blue, pink, vermillion, tur uoise, or any colour as long as the overall look is drop dead fabulous. Think feathers, se uins and of course, Lam . With such ostentation, however, keep makeup natural and go easy on the accessories. Give winter the cold shoulder Reviving the classic s asymmetric look, and
and punky, or long and elegant, just don’t over accessorise.
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proving that those were simpler times, one perfectly exposed clavicle would always do. Keep it current by choosing muted colours and going for a structural statement rather than anything flouncy or frilly. The power pose Women may have been able to vote for years, but the power suit only became a thing in the s. Not just for important board meetings; worn right the perfect suit will take you from the o ce to the dance floor, and look good in almost every colour. While the structure of the power suit hasn’t changed broad shoulders, slender waist, big impact the overall feel is more feminine, with a silky blouse or underlayer and killer heels. Revisit your prom queen Why not roll back the years with the latest incarnations of the tulle skirt, albeit with perhaps a touch sultrier sophistication than would have been played out in the era of Pepsi and Shirlie Keep it short
Padding it out Shoulder pads are back in fashion, with the classic s accentuation possibly having shown to reach its peak with this bold, hori ontal look. The look actually served as a really smart, artificial boost to women with small frames who just wanted to show a bit more of themselves to the world. And thanks to the s revival, they can again Bodysuits The versatility of the bodysuit means it’s a piece for any occasion, either in accentuating a slight frame or being used as a bottom layer for a larger jacket or pu y top. Bodysuits look best when worn with wide leg trousers or even a flowy skirt the tightness of the top half and the carefree movement of the lower half works in perfect complement, for a classic s look. Love a glove Gloves seemed to define a coolness of the s. From Michael ackson to acid house, he glove was a music th moniker that permeated th hrough to th he high street, and they’re back again in th he summer, proving faashion over fu unction truly exxists
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