No, it reads 2010 preteen dance

Serious question: What is wrong with you people?

This is not a historic exhibit at the Smithsonian meant to perfectly and accurately capture the 1980s. Bob Mackie is not the creative director of OP going out to see a cheesy band. Tim Gunn is not actually going to evaluate this look.

FFS, wear the dress and some long necklaces and some lace gloves and a bow.

Do you people really, honestly take life this seriously?

Anonymous wrote:Don't listen to the haters. People totally wore dresses like this in the 80s. People are confusing the pearls and red lipstick here for 1950's style. If you pair this dress with some Desperately Seeking Susan hair and accessories, there will be no doubt that this is an 80's look.

That's what I was thinking. Accessorize it Madonna-style, and it's totally '80s. Maybe lose the bow.

No. See inspiration below.

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/g6549/80s-fashion-photos/

Anonymous wrote:Don't listen to the haters. People totally wore dresses like this in the 80s. People are confusing the pearls and red lipstick here for 1950's style. If you pair this dress with some Desperately Seeking Susan hair and accessories, there will be no doubt that this is an 80's look.

Yes.

From, 80s Graduate

Class of '88 PP:

- my big sister went to prom in 1983. She wore a long! Gunne Sax dress with her hair pulled back with a comb then baby's breath "spray" her hair. Asymmetry was big then, so I think she only pulled one side up w the comb. Very natural, plain look.

Huge change between early and late 80's prom dresses. I wore an off the shoulder, shiny dark pink gown with matching, dyed shoes. My dress was cocktail length with a very fashionable V waist. I wore my hair big and lots of eye makeup.

Typically, 80s themed parties are a showcase for the big, bold, exaggerated mid-to-late 80s; shoulder pads, geometric, modern shapes and patterns. Pastels of Miami Vice or jewel tones and primary colors in big graphics.

Most everything was oversized: sweaters, shirts, high waisted jeans, jackets.

Biggest fashion influences that I recall; MTV, Flashdance, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Madonna, New Wave music.

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone who's responded and thinks it's 80's was 5 years old.

That dress does not scream 80's. I wouldn't see you and go, wow, she's hit the nail on the head for 80's.

Another class of '88.

Agree- that dress is not 80s at all. Class of ‘86.

Agree. Never saw anyone wearing a dress like that in the 80's. Class of '84.

Anonymous wrote:It doesn’t look 80s to me. Sorry!

same here

Just look up Joan Collins images - 1980s.

Or, for a younger look, find Brooke Shields.


I don't get the handcuffs, but whatever.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/659484009/vintage-80s-dress1980s-dresspurple-silk?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=80s+dress&ref=sr_gallery-1-26&cns=1

The above dress is 80s for adults. I was a teen and think I only wore Gunne Sax dresses for dances.

And peaches and cream Barbie was referencing the 50s!

Anonymous wrote:Everyone who's responded and thinks it's 80's was 5 years old.

That dress does not scream 80's. I wouldn't see you and go, wow, she's hit the nail on the head for 80's.

Another class of '88.

Agree- that dress is not 80s at all. Class of ‘86.

Anonymous wrote:Don't listen to the haters. People totally wore dresses like this in the 80s. People are confusing the pearls and red lipstick here for 1950's style. If you pair this dress with some Desperately Seeking Susan hair and accessories, there will be no doubt that this is an 80's look.

you def could 80s it up with accessories - a big bow in your hair and some net gloves - but it's not an 80s dress

Anonymous wrote:80s prom dresses = Jessica McClintock

omg yes

op's dress is much too tasteful for the 80s. we wore big dresses made of much worse materials.

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Anonymous wrote:No one is going to give you a grade, OP. If you like the dress, get it and go have fun.

I had Peaches 'n' Cream Barbie, so I definitey get it! If you have fun with your hair and your accessories and your makeup, you'll just look fun and game for a good time. That's all that matters.

This. What Cyndi Lauper said.

Agreed.

Everyone who's responded and thinks it's 80's was 5 years old.

That dress does not scream 80's. I wouldn't see you and go, wow, she's hit the nail on the head for 80's.

Another class of '88.

Don't listen to the haters. People totally wore dresses like this in the 80s. People are confusing the pearls and red lipstick here for 1950's style. If you pair this dress with some Desperately Seeking Susan hair and accessories, there will be no doubt that this is an 80's look.