1981 fashion

1981 Sears Spring Summer Catalog, Page 4

Women's fashion in the 1980s was a period of incredible creativity, though some could argue that it got out of hand. Learn more here with over 50 pics.

It’s time to bring a bit of swashbuckling bravado back to fashion.

Dealing in antique and vintage items is just plain old fun. There is nostalgia in looking back at what we were doing, what were we wearing, and what was important to us at the time. And then there is the stuff we refer to as "Retro." This week I had the joy of coming across a 1986 Sears Catalog! I was in my last year of high school... Come on along with me as we take a journey through the pages: Not only was it a SEARS catalog, it was their 100th anniversary edition with a hard cover! Here's…

July 1981. Esprit

1981 JCPenney Christmas Book, Page 84

One of the coolest parts about revisting the history of girl groups in pop music? Checking out the dazzling display of matching outfits over the decades. Check out the most memorable coordinated outfits in girl group history!

Iconic Dynasty (1981) Fashion Trends That Defined an Era: A Detailed and Reflective Analysis The early 1980s were a transformative time in fashion, ch...

Kodel, Seventeen magazine, February 1981.

McCall's 7617 Misses' Shirt, Camisole, Skirt, and Pants in size 12, bust 34 inches, from 1981. "Buttoned shirt, with long or short sleeves, has yoke with forward shoulder seams, back pleat, notched collar, pleated patch pockets with flaps; long sleeves are pleated into buttoned cuffs. Top-stitch trim. Pullover camisole, softly gathered into upper band, has shoulder straps and buttoned left side opening. Ruffled skirt has gathered yokes and left side zipper. Tapered pants have front and back…