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Lifestyle May 7, 2020
Can't decide how to spice up your closet? Let me decide for you!
Image via Pexels/Retha FergusonThe 1980s were defined by their fashion power moves! Women’s fashion in the 80s was full of bright colors, bold silhouettes, and loud textures that reflected a decade of women who were not afraid to hold back and speak up.
Reaching the end of the Second-wave Feminist movement, which championed the slogan “The Personal is Political” coined by Carol Hanisch, women not only fought for the right to be equally involved in public spaces but also began to reclaim their personal lives.
Women began participating more in the workforce and clothing became an essential tool that helped women express their still increasing power and presence in society. Fashion became a way of challenging traditional feminine aesthetic, no longer timid, not defined by their domestication, and most importantly, NOT a symbol of submission.
From power suits to animal print, check out which 80s fashion trends you should reclaim this summer according to your astrological sign:
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Water signs are intuitive and sensitive, soft and mysterious. A ruffled bodice or a puff sleeve is a great way to hold on to a soft and feminine texture while adding some mystery with a loose bodice. Silk is also a delicate yet eye-catching texture, adding depth to a simple, plain color. Therefore, these seemingly more delicate textures work for any kind of silhouette. Work that soft and sensitive side into your wardrobe!
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Fire signs are courageous, confident, and never afraid to speak their mind. Embody that energy and put on a shoulder-padded power suit or add a bold neon article to your closet or do both! Champion some gender-neutral pieces and use a loud pop of color to demand attention from any room you step into.
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
What’s easier to mix and match than bodysuits? Earth signs are always reliable, and most importantly, realistic. They are practical, loyal, and with the right people emotional. Similar to bodysuits, Earth signs provide ease to the people around them and prioritize stability. Pair some chunky jewelry to spice up a simple bodysuit. Rock this powerful, yet easy to wear, combo!
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Air signs will always keep you on your toes. They are social, adaptable, and always seeking something new and different. They are never afraid to communicate their scattered ideas and don’t enjoy being confined to a routine. So, keep it interesting with a loud and unapologetic pattern like animal print. Never compromising their uniqueness, try these fun and off-the-beaten-path patterns.
What you wear or what you try on are intentional and personal choices. Clothing simultaneously belongs to you, yet also embodies your physical, social, and political surroundings. Fashion more and more dictates our culture and the way we defy societal norms. It’s 2020 – a year of EMPOWERMENT so start by reclaiming these iconic looks!
