To Mark 'Pixels' Release, Here Are 15 Fashion Choices That Really Were Fashionable In The 1980s... Honestly!
How Many Of These 80s Fashion Trends Did YOU Follow?
The Huffington Post UK
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'Pixels' is a recipe of classic action adventure with a huge dose of nostalgia.
Adam Sandler stars in this action-comedy about what happens when aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, and start attacking Earth in the form of video games.
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Adam Sandler stars in 'Pixels' alongside Pac-Man
Video games, grandfather? Yes, little children, they really did used to be a thing, before brand names like XBOX and Playstation took over.
And if you think THAT's incomprehensible, check out these fashion choices to come from that very same decade... and be honest, which of these distinctive trends do you think deserves a comeback?
80s Fashion Trends
Bumbags(01 of15)
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Everyone remembers them and you’re lying if you didn’t have one at some point. After all, no one can deny how handy these things are.
Mullets(02 of15)
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Possibly the worst haircuts in fashion history, leaving many people wondering how and why they ever became popular, even if George Clooney did his best with a bad job...
Bucket hats(03 of15)
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Strangely enough, these hats are back in fashion, even though they still and will always look ridiculous, even on someone as beautiful as Rihanna.
Body Warmers(04 of15)
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Think Marty in “Back to the Future” and you’ve hit the nail on the head for typical eighties fashion. And just as in the movie, you can’t help but agree this outerwear item resembles an actual life jacket just a bit too much.
Leggings(05 of15)
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They’ve somewhat changed their purpose within fashion, now we think comfort and when those jeans are just a little bit snug. In the 80’s however, it was all about showing off your leggings in the wackiest colours and prints.
Ray-bans(06 of15)
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After Tom Cruise was spotted wearing the Ray-ban wayfarers in 'Risky Business', these sunglasses became a staple piece during the eighties and beyond.
Perms(07 of15)
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This hairstyle became wildly popular for both women and men. What could be worse than a mullet? A permed mullet. Maybe bigger isn’t always better…
Workout wear(08 of15)
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Olivia Newton-John’s pop hit 'Let’s get physical' and Jane Fonda’s workout videos spring to mind. Bright spandex, leotard and towelling headband? Of course.
Shoulder pads(09 of15)
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Shoulder pads were definitely a staple piece in the 80’s, because who wouldn’t want that extra lift? In your shoulders.
Scrunchies(10 of15)
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Lisa, Kelly and Jessie made this look cool in 'Saved by the Bell' and it seems to have had a reboot in recent years with the help of LA-based brand American Apparel.
Velour tracksuits(11 of15)
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Nowadays, we think Juicy Couture velour tracksuits with Paris Hilton coming to mind… But these babies were first made famous in the eighties. After all, you have to work out in style?! (Here's Diddy, manfully picking up the baton...)
Neon(12 of15)
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Neon colours have always been questionable and a little offensive to the eyes, but if you were wearing neon in the 1980’s, you couldn’t have been more in fashion. Strange but true.
High-waisted jeans(13 of15)
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Don’t think high-waisted jeans are a new style; women and men alike were going mad for this look.
Keyboard ties(14 of15)
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Yes, really...
Denim jackets(15 of15)
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They’ve become an item of clothing that nearly everyone has, but denim jackets first became popular in the eighties. Think Judd Nelson as the ‘rebel’ in 'The Breakfast Club'.
Pixels previews in select cinemas 8 and 9 August and is on general release from 12 August. Watch the trailer below...