A2600 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Im Miami Coral Park Senor High in Miami, FL they are having a I love the 80's day whitch is tomorrow and I was planning to wear my Atari Shirt but was else can I bring along to kinda "spunk up the 80's" Could it be a vcs cart or maybe a radio with quality 80's music to be jamming while walking down the hallways, BTW I am a SENIOR so I can do preatty much anything!! What would you do to represent the 80's"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Safety pins in your leather jacket, a pink mowhawk, studs, several facial piercings -- oh ... wait. You said "spunk" up... sorry. Well, it wouldn't be an 80s party without something remeniscent of Michael Jackson -- y'know, sequined glove (just one), Jacket-O-many-zippers ... or other 80s fads like oversized Roots shirts, parachute pants, big hair, makeup (whether you're a male or female), etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcurrie Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Don't forget a jacket with obnoxious buttons all over it or something in neon (shoelaces would be good). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Well if you were really hardcore, you could strap a 2600 and a portable TV to your waist and go around being a human Atari 2600 for those who are curious about the system. Or dress yourself as a $100 Combat Cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted September 8, 2003 Author Share Posted September 8, 2003 Safety pins in your leather jacket, a pink mowhawk, studs, several facial piercings -- oh ... wait. You said "spunk" up... sorry. Well, it wouldn't be an 80s party without something remeniscent of Michael Jackson -- y'know, sequined glove (just one), Jacket-O-many-zippers ... or other 80s fads like oversized Roots shirts, parachute pants, big hair, makeup (whether you're a male or female), etc. Check... Check... Check... Thank You, Come Agin! - APU The Simpsons Thank You Mindfield and take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcurrie Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Don't forget a jacket with obnoxious buttons all over it or something in neon (shoelaces would be good). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2600 Posted September 8, 2003 Author Share Posted September 8, 2003 Don't forget a jacket with obnoxious buttons all over it or something in neon (shoelaces would be good). Got It thanks everyone and, Redcurrie welcome to AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Watch an 80's movie to get some good ideas. Pretty in Pink or Sixteen candles would be good. But for the ultimate in stupid 80's styles, check out Thrashin or Joysticks. -Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Or the first Trancers movie...nice 80s style in that flik since Jack Death had to go back into the past (Then present 80s...) to get the bad guys. Helen Hunt was in that as I recalled...and she was looking mighty fine as well...hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Watch The Wedding Singer. The whole movie is a cliche of the 80's. Oh, and don't forget your Member's Only jacket. (I still have mine... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaXpress Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 In the 80s I wore the "grunge look," but back then we just called it burn-out gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Watch The Wedding Singer. The whole movie is a cliche of the 80's. Oh, and don't forget your Member's Only jacket. (I still have mine... ) hahahahahahaha i knew someone had to say this, cause i still have mine as well, but i wouldnt wear it in public now because its kinda tore up from wearing it to play hockey out in the street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I saw a young girl at a show this past weekend that had on a strange amalgamation of the Madonna “Material Girl” look on her upper body and a Molly Ringwald-esque skirt and shoes on her lower half. 80’s retro, I suppose, but it all looked so wrong to my vintage eyes. (BTW, isn't this more of an "Off Topic" thread?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Don't forget to wear a few swatches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 What's with the Members Only jackets? Members of What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 It didn't matter what you were a member of -- only that you were a member of something -- y'know, it was the "me" decade. It was all about self promotion, wearing stuff that made you a part of something big. You were either "in" or "outcast." And yes, buttons of 80s bands and patches on a worn denim jacket are a must. Or if you're into the "fashionable" 80s, watch any episode of Miami Vice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerthehun Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 How bout those cheap Michael Jackson "Beat it" and "Thriller" jackets from Merry-Go-Round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCroniger Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Let's see..... Mousse in the hair, white shirt (polo) with the collar up and a nice pair of ballon pants(preferably black or red). The pants should have as many pockets, zippers, hooks, and metal do-dahs as possible. As for foot wear, I'd go with a pair of penny loafers or a nice pair of K-Swiss (I still wear these. Great shoes!!). Play some Beastie Boys, Michael Jackso's Thriller and some Foot Loose. P.S. I forgot a dab of Drakkar for the laddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDude Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 You could bring a Rubik's Cube.They were fun in the day. I have a Rubik's Cube Keychain that I like to use from time to time (yes I know how to solve Rubik's Cube). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiley_all_over Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 A mulllet, skin tight torn Levi's and a Motley Crue T-Shirt....Such fond memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeV0 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 What you really need is a Chose Life or Go Go T-shirt. A mullet wig or the real thing. Leg warmers,,, Just think bad taste and you should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Thank God I dressed normal in the 80's. I can't find a pic of my mohawk but the clothes look pretty normal. I wish I still had that Zippy the Pinhead 3/4 shirt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 So, at what point between 1984 and 1988 did you become right-handed? Movies are definitely a good way to get the details, but for God's sake watch an ACTUAL '80s movie, not "The Wedding Singer." Pretty much anything with members of the "Brat Pack" is good... "The Breakfast Club" being the ultimate selection (IMHO). For a quick blast, the opening credits of "Sixteen Candles" sum up the mid-'80s quite nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 So' date=' at what point between 1984 and 1988 did you become right-handed? [/quote'] HA! I didn't even notice the pic was flipped. Some graphics guy I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcurrie Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Let's see..... Mousse in the hair' date=' white shirt (polo) with the collar up and a nice pair of ballon pants(preferably black or red). The pants should have as many pockets, zippers, hooks, and metal do-dahs as possible. As for foot wear, I'd go with a pair of penny loafers or a nice pair of K-Swiss (I still wear these. Great shoes!!). Play some Beastie Boys, Michael Jackso's Thriller and some Foot Loose. P.S. I forgot a dab of Drakkar for the laddies [/quote'] Okay, I've stopped laughing enough to type......you must have known one of my boyfriends because you described him to a "T"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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