80s dresses

Turn back to the clock and dazzle your way back into the 1980s. While vintage 80s dresses are in hot demand, new 80s style dresses have found themselves in stores too. For a casual '80s dress try the shirtdress, wrap dress, sundress, peasant dress or denim dress. For an '80s party dress, the styles included

Plus, the key pieces you need to re-create each look.

Sensational vintage YSL Rive Gauche spring / summer 1989 runway lipstick red rayon jersey strapless 1980s dress ! The same dress was featured on the runway in black. Sash at side waist can be wrapped around the neck; just secure it with a brooch. Inner boning keeps everything in place. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-eye closures. Very well made, with heavy attention to details. The perfect alternative to a black dress. Pair with wedges, flats or boots. In great condition Made in…

Remember when the designer trend that reigned supreme on most 1980s prom queens were Gunne Sax prom dresses? We have lots of memories here!

March 1988. ‘You’re going to knock the living daylights out of him when you wear this bright satin mini-dress…’

Here is a vintage 80's Issey Miyake knit dress. The purple color and small knit of this dress are so great. It is a beautiful, knit, turtleneck, sweater dress with a surprise car wash, knit looped, fringe, hem. The upper body is very slouchy and oversized , it get more fitted around the hip. It was probably shown with an oversized belt as most sweater dresses were belted. It was a way to bring in color and cinch the dress. It is labeled a size M and is all wool. The wool is very fine…

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March 1988. Jena

Misses Dress: Close fitting dress, below mid knee at longest point, has neck ruffle, bias bodice, lined underbodice, straight skirt with attached ruffles and side zipper. A: In Contrast. No Provision for Below-Waist Adjustment Pattern printed by Vogue Pattern Service in 1986, and has been cut out, and is complete. This is an original sewing pattern with all of the original pattern pieces and instructions. This is not a PDF or copy. Size 6 Bust 30 1/2 Waist 23 Hip 32 1/2 To learn how to…

Poofy-sleeved, ruffled, Dynasty-inspired '80s dresses are trending — and totally wearable. We found 17 outfit ideas to get you started, here.