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1980: Leather Dresses
Keystone // Getty Images French singer and model Amanda Lear wearing an asymmetric leather dress with fishnet tights. The futuristic sunglasses with a subtle motorsport-inspired edge are a nice finishing touch. Those looking to re-create the look should consider anything by Rick Owens .
Rick Owens Strapless Cutout Coated-Denim Mini Dress
1980: Cowboy Boots
Getty Images Stylish partygoers at Studio 54 confirmed that free-flowing dresses and skirts paired with coordinating cowboy boots are timeless outfit combos. Ganni's extremely trendy cowboy boots with a retro feel are the perfect place to start.
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Ganni Embroidered Colorblocked Leather Western Boots
Western boots are an investment that will transcend seasons and trends in your wardrobe.
1980: Punk Embellishments
Getty Images Punk rock flourished in London—with fishnets, chains, and studs as the go-to accessories. Worn alongside leather separates and easy silhouettes, the looks are quintessentially '80s. Just add industrial-style jewelry from the likes of brands like Justine Clenquet, Martine Ali, or Chopova Lowena to bring the style into present day.
Chopova Lowena Silver Pansy Girl Necklace
Perfect for layering over a basic white tank.
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1980: Leather Blazers
Rose Hartman // Getty Images Legendary supermodel Beverly Johnson and Italian clothing designer Giorgio di Sant' Angelo spotted in chic outfits outside of Studio 54. Johnson sports a double-breasted leather blazer with metallic gold trousers to match.
FRAME '70s Leather Blazer
Every well-dressed person needs a double-breasted leather blazer in their closet.
1980: Lace Dresses
Images Press // Getty Images Forever style muse Bianca Jagger arrives at A-list hot spot Studio 54 wearing a frilly lace dress. Trimmed with lace around the edges, the '80s dress has the versatility to be dressed up and down with ease. Look to vintage-informed brands such as Ciao Lucia, Mirror Palais, or Charo Ruiz Ibiza to mirror the effortlessly chic look. Or splurge on a macramé runway piece by Valentino.
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Valentino Peony Macrame Maxi Skirt
1981: Disco Tops
Harry Langdon // Getty Images Actress Heather Locklear poses for a fashion portrait shoot in a draped disco top paired with high-waisted blue jeans. With the party-girl aesthetic on the rise, it makes sense that Paco Rabanne's signature sequin and chain mail pieces have piqued the interest of the younger generation.
Paco Rabanne Sequined Stand Collar Top
Chain mail is having a major moment right now.
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1981: High-Cut One-Pieces
Clarence Gatson/Gado // Getty Images Swimsuit models Chancela Almonsour, Sara Wills, and Shae Huckaby stun onstage in bamboo hoop earrings and high-cut one-pieces. Isa Boulder's signature square-neck swimsuit will give you the leggy look made popular in the '80s while offering a super-sexy alternative to the classic bikini this summer.
Isa Boulder Isa Boulder Cut-Out Square-Neck Swimsuit
These cutouts add a sexy edge.
1982: Checked Blazers
Getty Images Brooke Shields poses in a turtleneck and checked blazer, giving a lesson in strategic layering. Bringing the look together with a plaid button shirt underneath, tucked into denim, the model-turned-actress offers a polished '80s outfit fit for the office and beyond.
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Everlane The Oversized Blazer
The shirt-and-jacket hybrid is great for transitional weather.
1982: Country Club Aesthetic
Getty Images Jerry Hall and Marie Helvin in black-and-white ensembles at the Royal Ascot. One of the more luxe aesthetics to come from the '80s, the classic country club look was made popular by the likes of Karyn Parson's character Hilary Banks on the popular television show at the time The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Balmain Spencer Cropped Cotton-Velvet Blazer
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1983: Skinny Wrap Belts
Tim Graham // Getty Images Princess Diana sports a printed blouse with puff sleeves and a fitted pencil skirt to watch a polo match in the early '80s. The era's style icon cinches the look together with a skinny wrap belt.
Isabel Marant Lecce Leather Belt
The skinny style is a core piece in the Parisian brand's collections.
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Shelby Ying Hyde is a Brooklyn-based shopping and fashion contributor BAZAAR.com , with bylines on The Zoe Report, Teen Vogue, Essence, Nylon, Elite Daily and more. Prior to entering the editorial space, she worked at luxury e-commerce giants Net-a-Porter and Moda Operandi on the product editorial team, where she gained an extensive understanding of the luxury market as it pertains to shopping and engaging customers in a digital space. Follow @theshelbyying on Instagram for shopping advice, sale updates, and tips for building a well-rounded wardrobe.
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